Iain Guilayn
@iainandgabbi
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
52
About me
English
Lives in GHAJNSIELEM, Gozo
Registration: 27 May 2014
Moving to Gozo by KizzyD
Hello everyone. My name is Kim and I'm new to this forum so please bear with me! My husband and I 63 and 55 respectively are seriously considering moving to Gozo permanently. We are hoping to sell our home for £ 100,000 and rent long term ...
Hi to you both. There is a well established FB group called GOZONE with over 1800 members. The qroup is dedicated to helping people who are interested in moving to or live on Gozo. All your questions will be answered there. Read More
Gozo renting by Michael1991
Hello Expats !! Just a quick one. I was wondering if anybody knows any websites or contacts for renting properties in Gozo ( apartment for 2 etc ) DIRECTLY from the owner ?? I am using ihome at the moment but im sure there must be more ways ? I ...
Hi, There is a FACEBOOK Group page called GOZONE. You can make your requirements known there, local people with property to rent will contact you. Read More
Shopping in gozo
Arkadia or Roma in Victoria will be your best bet I think. Read More
Planing the move by Dents
Good evening everyone. We are in the position that I'm sure you all were at one point and would appreciate any help and advice you can give. We are both in our early 50's and think that it is time to make the move to Malta as we both love ...
Hi, where are you planning to live in Malta or Gozo? Read More
Ex Royal Engineers meet up in the New Year! by iainandgabbi
Hi to all (Don't know how many of course) Ex Sappers out there, I know there a few on the main Island and one or two here on Gozo. Would any of you guys be interested in a meet up in the new year. It makes sense to get Christmas done and dusted ...
Hi Profwhite, As far as I know there is nothing (sadly) planned for Rememberance day here (GOZO). If that changes I will post any details on here and on FB Group page GOZONE. Ubique! Read More
Is Gozo a realistic goal for me? by MEmma
Hello all I spent a couple of weeks in Malta and am now looking to escape the rat-race at last. I'm 55, could afford to buy something for about £160k and have portable internet-based work that would pay about £3000 a month. I'd ...
There are quite a few good agents but even the best tend to exaggerate when consulting from a distance. Much better to be here and deal direct or wait for PM's from people on this Blog. There is a local FB Group page called GOZONE where group ... Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
We used Cube also. Brilliant professional service. Read More
Temp Accommodation in Sliema. by iainandgabbi
Hi All, I will be doing some temp work in Sliema for 4 days this month. Just need somewhere to sleep (and shower in the morning, no food required). the days are 13/14/15/16 of September. Obviously looking for something at reasonable low cost. Any ...
Have now found somewhere thanks to you very helpful people out there, many thanks. Iain Read More
Temp Accommodation in Sliema. by iainandgabbi
Hi All, I will be doing some temp work in Sliema for 4 days this month. Just need somewhere to sleep (and shower in the morning, no food required). the days are 13/14/15/16 of September. Obviously looking for something at reasonable low cost. Any ...
Hi Duxx, didn't think about Hostels, Do you have any contact details? Much appreciated. Read More
Temp Accommodation in Sliema.
Hi All, I will be doing some temp work in Sliema for 4 days this month. Just need somewhere to sleep (and shower in the morning, no food required). the days are 13/14/15/16 of September. Obviously looking for something at reasonable low cost. Any ... Read More
smoking ban extension proposals UK
I find it quite ironic that in UK you can't smoke in pubs but they still sell cigarettes and in some cases cigars. Up to now though you can smoke outside, for how long who knows. Read More
Wishing to meet expats in Mellieha while we are on holiday in Sept. by Treyarnon
Hi We are considering retiring to Malta in a few years and will be in Mellieha Bay during September on holiday (our second holiday in Malta). We would love the chance to meet someone who is living out there to hear all the pros and cons etc.
Hi, If you make it over to GOZO again you should head for the Band Club Ghajnsielem (pronounced EIN - C - LEM ). Big expat community there, very friendly and helpful people. Not far from Mgarr Harbour so quite easy to get to from the ferry. Read More
GOZO ACCOMODATION by Terry4646
We are thinking of moving to Gozo when our 12 month contract is up at the end of October. Has anyone got any comments good or bad about Gozo and if good ones where do you recommend to live on the island. And can anyone recommend a good landlord or ...
There is a very helpful FB Group called GOZONE with 600 + members. All questions can be answered by very helpful people in the group. Read More
fact-finding mission to Malta - renting for 6 months in Gozo by orahray
In November, my husband Kase and I plan to travel to Malta...more specifically Gozo Will want to rent an apartment for 6 months. Is it better to rent before we get there to ensure a place or find something temporary and look after we arrive? ...
Hi Benny, We (me and wife ) Living in Ghajnsielem. UBIQUE. Read More
fact-finding mission to Malta - renting for 6 months in Gozo by orahray
In November, my husband Kase and I plan to travel to Malta...more specifically Gozo Will want to rent an apartment for 6 months. Is it better to rent before we get there to ensure a place or find something temporary and look after we arrive? ...
It is definitely advisable to rent before buying if that is your plan. There are so many really lovely villages on the Island, you need to experience each one and decide what most suits your wants and needs.It sounds like you will have plenty of ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
Received ours today here on Gozo! Read More
Living in Gozo
Hi to you,There will be many people on this blog who can give you excellent advice. Some people obviously have been here for a while and some quite new to the Island, between them They should answer most, if not all of your questions. ... Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Hi Liz, I would thoroughly recommend Gozo to you, I think it will meet your needs as you have described them. Any of the Villages would suite you but your choice I guess would be determined by your more detailed requirements. There is a strong ... Read More
Visiting on 9th Feb for 2 weeks by g4jnw
Thanks first for letting me join the group. My self and my wife would like to retire abroad in 2 years, I'll be 65 then but my wife will be 55, although we should be ok financially after selling our property, my wife would still like to work ...
If you were interested in Gozo there is a FB group page called GOZONE where its members can ask lots of your questions. Read More
Almond Milk by james Morley
Our Daughter has insisted that any country she moves to has ALMOND MILK!!! where in Gozo can we buy this awful drink??
Most big stores have it, certainly the health food shops in Victoria, Gozo. Read More
Shopping on Amazon by rooikat
Has anyone had small electrical kitchen items delivered to Malta from Amazon UK - any damage?
I purchased a laptop from them last year. Received in perfect condition, no problems. It was very well packaged. :) Read More
Anyone living in Gozo. by espressoman1966
Hi all.Hoping to drive from uk to Malta with my dog this year and want to rent long term and like the idea of living in Gozo.Any of you living in Gozo and how do you find it.Going to go and check it out in April.Thanks
Hi to you, there is a FB page called GOZONE which is specifically for use by people living on GOZO. The people in the group will answer all your questions I would imagine as they have first hand experience of most of the things you would want to ... Read More
Ex Royal Engineers meet up in the New Year! by iainandgabbi
Hi to all (Don't know how many of course) Ex Sappers out there, I know there a few on the main Island and one or two here on Gozo. Would any of you guys be interested in a meet up in the new year. It makes sense to get Christmas done and dusted ...
Hi, Hohne was one of my postings (7 Sqn). Iain Read More
Certifying a document
Had to do exactly the same here in Gozo. Three copies of mine, three copies of my wife's. Charge from the Notary in the village square = Zero! Read More
Ex Royal Engineers meet up in the New Year! by iainandgabbi
Hi to all (Don't know how many of course) Ex Sappers out there, I know there a few on the main Island and one or two here on Gozo. Would any of you guys be interested in a meet up in the new year. It makes sense to get Christmas done and dusted ...
Hi Terry, that sounds great, lets see what other response there is and take it from there. Armoured, 26? Iain Read More
Ex Royal Engineers meet up in the New Year!
Hi to all (Don't know how many of course) Ex Sappers out there, I know there a few on the main Island and one or two here on Gozo. Would any of you guys be interested in a meet up in the new year. It makes sense to get Christmas done and dusted ... Read More
Are these legal in Malta?
I have to say I have seen young, very young kids riding them around Nadur , Gozo. They are extremely noisy as they have no silencer system. The main concern is of course the safety of the riders but they they pay no attention to the possible ... Read More
movers and packers
Hi , There are many to choose from but we used CUBE Relocations in Malta and had excellent service from beginning to end. Read More
furnished apartments by manunited11
Can anyone tell us when you rent a fully furnished apartment do they include an Iron and Ironing board.
When we moved into our partially furnished apartment ( in Gozo ) we were not given an inventory of any sort. We made one out and got the Landlord to sign it, we gave him a copy although he did not seem bothered. Whatever you have in you ... Read More
Gozo Walking Group by georgeingozo
January Tues 14th Meet Heliport Tues 21st Meet Xaghra Cemetery Tues 28th Meet Marsalforn car park FEBRUARY 4thMeet Qala Square 11th Meet Xlendi car park 18th Meet Gharb Square 25th Meet Nadur Square MARCH 4th Meet Harbour 8.45am for the 9.00am ...
How do I actually become a member of the group ? Moved here two months ago, I am an avid walker and belonged to groups before I came here and want to get started again. Read More
Gozo Walking Group by georgeingozo
January Tues 14th Meet Heliport Tues 21st Meet Xaghra Cemetery Tues 28th Meet Marsalforn car park FEBRUARY 4thMeet Qala Square 11th Meet Xlendi car park 18th Meet Gharb Square 25th Meet Nadur Square MARCH 4th Meet Harbour 8.45am for the 9.00am ...
Hi George, When does the group start walking again? I thought it might be about now as the temperatures are starting to go down a bit, making it a bit easier for walking. Read More
Port fees in Malta to take out your belongings from uk by Mavipak
Hello, Anyone can give a hand???? I've already payed a company to bring all my belongings from UK to Malta, and Valleta port now wants to charge me 499 euros more, just to take out the boxes, I didn't expect to pay more money on the top of ...
Hi, Like you we had to pay money to the port Authorities to release our furniture and goods when they arrived in Valletta. We had to pay 600 euros. This was made up of 350 euros to port Authorities and 250 euros as a bond which is returnable in one ... Read More
New information Group GOZO!
Hi All, Just to pass on to members there is a new information exchange group dedicated to the people living on GOZO, it is Called GOZONE. (not to be confused with a computer site with a similar name).The focus is to share experiences about day to ... Read More
Audio speaker required for Zumba class Gozo
Hi, can't help with the speaker, but I would be interested in the class, can you send me the info please. Many thanks, Gabbi. Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Sounds like enough to swing a few lamps over! Assisted by a few Cisks maybe! Iain Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Hi, I joined in 1972 and left in............ March 1994. So yes we were in at the same time I guess! My postings were...Ripon,Willich,Nienburg,Hohne, Northern Ireland,Longmarston, Dundee,Farnborough and Finally back to Long Marston.Obviously lots of ... Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Hi, Thank you for your welcome, we arrive for good next month and are really looking forward to being there. Iain Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Hi Benny, thanks for your message, yes we have found somewhere in Nadur,Gozo. We are in the middle of escaping from here at the moment but should be there by middle of next month. We are really looking forward to the move now that we have been over ... Read More
retiring to malta by adele21
Hi there, my name is Sue my husband is Stuart. We are making plans to move to Malta, be it at the early stages of planning. We looked at some apartments in June of this year and would like information on what to do next basically. We are in touch ...
Hi Georgeingozo, Would appreciate that link if possible as we are over there (Gozo) end of this month viewing properties. my email is iainguilayn@aol.com Read More
Finally took the Plunge by Benny704
Hi, let me introduce myself and my wife, We are Alan and Sian and will be moving to Sannat in July, we have taken a year long lease to see how we get on as this is our first move to sunnier climates. we will be looking at either buying a cheap car ...
Hopefully we will get to meet up at some time. We are over for a week viewing apartments from the 26th of this month. Iain Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Many thanks, will do. Iain Read More
Excellent Theatre productions. by JayJay1970
While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies. Many of them are excellent. Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End. The acting directing and staging of ...
Hi JayJay, are there theatres that you know of on Gozo as we are shortly moving to the Island? Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo! by iainandgabbi
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ...
Sorry forgot to add we are looking for furnished, 3 bed apartment. Read More
Finally took the Plunge by Benny704
Hi, let me introduce myself and my wife, We are Alan and Sian and will be moving to Sannat in July, we have taken a year long lease to see how we get on as this is our first move to sunnier climates. we will be looking at either buying a cheap car ...
Hi to you both, just to say hello, you may notice a certain similarity in our Badges!! Iain and Gabbi. Read More
Fact finding visit to Gozo!
We are visiting Gozo (Victoria) with a view to finding long term rental accommodation at the end of June. If successful we intend to relocate end Aug beginning Sept! We are currently living in Turkey where we have happily been for seven years. We ... Read More