mantasmo
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Are you happy in Malta? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Malta? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
LOL calm down Ray. :D I'm in Gozo right now actually. I meant that indoors can get very damp and therefore feel cold/uncomfortable in winter. Strong wind can also be an issue in some places. Well built apartments are quite expensive even in ... Read More
Are you happy in Malta? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Malta? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Humid, poor insulation, expensive to heat. That would be my guess. Edit: in reply to GozoMo - hit the wrong button. Read More
Bank account Malta
Who cares what the profile says? His post clearly says "moving to Malta soon". Read More
Bargaining the price by yandr
So, how negotiable are rental prices in Malta? My initial estimate is around 600 euros, but would I be able to take it down a notch? I am interested in areas around Valletta.
Most of the rents you'll see online are outdated. Definitely negotiable but only if overpriced. Most good rentals in those areas get rented out very quickly. Read More
renting in gozo
Victoria - central, practically all bus routes start/end there. Open year round so would definitely stay there in January. Read More
Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit
A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...
Thanks! I think it only works for you when you're logged in to your fb account. Edit: I get page unavailable. Apparently they have country restrictions enabled on that page and it's unavailable outside of Malta? Read More
Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit
A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...
Link doesn't work for me. Could you post the name of the page? Read More
Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit
A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...
I have never had problems getting replies from frank salt, dhalia, gozo prime, look gozo, etc... prior to visiting. This is specifically for Gozo - Malta might be different. Ray: what "property site for Gozo" do you have in mind? Read More
Documents for renting by Dorieus
Hiya all, I thought it would be front and centre, but I went back a few years and couldn't find any reference to the documents needed in order to rent a house or flat in Malta. My wife, being Brazilian, is a little worried about what they need ...
We needed our passports - our lettings agent made copies on the spot and that was it. Read More
High prices of rents in Malta by expat1973
Hi folks! There is one topic which bothers me lately in Malta, as probably most of expats here. Rent prices have gone up this year like crazy! Now I work also with (not only) real estates in Malta, so I am in position to help with this, but it is ...
Except they're not. A high end 2 bed apartment is rarely > 1000/month in other cities whereas it seems to be the norm now in Malta (areas with easy commute to work). We rented in Spain without any history - some money in the bank is usually ... Read More
what is this site for? by DP4
I thought the idea of this site was to help each other, give advice & help, meet new friends, but people are using it to complain about various subjects & moan.ive just bought a place in Malta& will be using the site for what it was ...
Pointing out the negatives is sharing information. When I search for info about a country I'm looking for both good & bad. This forum (Malta section in particular) has become a bit of a joke lately (sadly). I read some of the posts here ... Read More
Thank you and goodbye by felinefine81
Hi I want to thank all the people who have provided advice and support over the last 9/10 months while my husband and I contemplated moving to Malta, planned our move and after we arrived. I think this is a brilliant site - no better way to get ...
Good luck with your next move! Read More
Marsaskala for family with young child
All schools in Malta teach in both Maltese and English at the same time. Unless you go private. Read More
High prices of rents in Malta by expat1973
Hi folks! There is one topic which bothers me lately in Malta, as probably most of expats here. Rent prices have gone up this year like crazy! Now I work also with (not only) real estates in Malta, so I am in position to help with this, but it is ...
A lot of professionals live in shared apartments these days. It used to be that you could get a decent flat in Malta for the price of a small room in London (about 600-700/month). Not any more. Read More
Why did you move to Malta? by felinefine81
I'm interested to know what led to people moving to Malta. Interested from the perspective of what works best! Did you: a) Visit Malta several/many times, fall in love with it and then move here? If so are you retired or working? or b) Were ...
Check out Andorra for year-round sunny skies, decent temperatures and low humidity. :) Read More
Why did you move to Malta? by felinefine81
I'm interested to know what led to people moving to Malta. Interested from the perspective of what works best! Did you: a) Visit Malta several/many times, fall in love with it and then move here? If so are you retired or working? or b) Were ...
We moved to Malta for almost a year back in 2013. We moved without having visited beforehand - we're young so thought why not. We don't need to work locally so that wasn't our motivation. We just wanted a change of scenery. The main ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
I find that excess noise, especially at nighttime, causes extreme stress and makes me really, really angry. Especially when the other party totally doesn't care about your well being. And that's obviously a very bad thing. I remember lying ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
We live in a apartment right now and have neighbours all around us. It's very nice and quiet at home at all times - we never hear any of our neighbours, there's no street noise, etc. I definitely need peace and quiet at home in order to ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
It's a culture thing. They don't notice the "normal" noise around them. Southern Spanish are loud as well but not nearly as loud as the Maltese. Not sure about Italians. My Maltese neighbors used to wake me up at 5-6 am every ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Well yeah that sucks. In my opinion anything that causes serious distress like that isn't really worth it in the end. I've been travelling almost non stop for the last five years and trust me very few places require as much adjustment as ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
I think that it's best to move and experience the country for 6+ months before making a decision to settle down long term. Of course that's not always possible. Stuff like you move in - neighbors are crazy loud/obnoxious. All of them - ... Read More
Job options if you don't (yet) speak Maltese by Shelleymil
Hi all We are relocating to Malta in the next 5 months however I've recently been told that most foreigners work in i'gaming , banking and low paid jobs in tourism and that most 'regular' jobs require Maltese language skills. I ...
Really? That seems quite low to me considering the cost of living in most places. Edit: actually you're right my bad. Malta average GROSS wage this year was about 17000/year so that's 1400/month minus taxes and social security which is ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
A lot of Maltese complain about illegal hunting, petards, noise in general... There are countless petitions, newspaper articles about it, etc. It's definitely not just the foreigners. Also - Maltese firework displays are very average. I've ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
In many countries (not sure about Malta) you're supposed to stop if a pedestrian is standing next to a crossing (doesn't have to step on it) with the intent to cross. I've been fined for not stopping even though a group of people were ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
A decent life. Nothing posh, but a decent life. It depends. :) Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
That's true. But then when you think about it... some Maltese have zero respect for their own police officers (unheard of in most countries) or laws. I've seen locals tell police officers to beat it when asked to move badly parked cars, ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
Such comments are actually pretty common. :( The Maltese are strange that way - some are extremely helpful and honest, while others seem to absolutely hate foreigners (ripping them off, telling them to f... off, etc). I've never experienced ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
They are. (Almost) no one cares. Welcome to Malta. Read More
How long it takes to secure long term accomodation by charmender
Hello, I am moving to Malta next Tuesday with my husband. We are planning to rent a hotel room for a few days but its turning out to be a lot more expensive than we thought especially since its still tourist season. My question is how long does it ...
600 euro/month is a very low budget for those areas. Maybe except for Birkirkara. Not sure. Read More
How long it takes to secure long term accomodation by charmender
Hello, I am moving to Malta next Tuesday with my husband. We are planning to rent a hotel room for a few days but its turning out to be a lot more expensive than we thought especially since its still tourist season. My question is how long does it ...
Where in Malta are you looking to rent? What is your budget? ^ those two things determine everything. Read More
Child care day center in Mellieha! by vi&greg
Hello everybody! We are a french couple moving to Mellieha in April with our 18 months old daughter. We are desperately looking for a child care day center... It doesn't look so easy to find in Mellieha! We are already aware of Leah Attard ...
I'm going to bring this thread back to the top... Does anyone know if things have changed at all over the last year or so? Are there any "proper" daycare centers in Mellieha? By "proper" I mean 9-4 (or 9-5), qualified ... Read More
Secondary schools on Gozo by sherilea
Hello all -- Moving to Malta at end of month and hoping to settle on Gozo...but depends on the school situation there. I'm wondering what my options are for my 14 yo English (only) speaking American daughter? Are there State schools there? If ...
There are no private/internationals schools in Gozo. State schools teach in both English and Maltese. At 14 yo I would advise against moving to Gozo... your daughter needs a private English speaking school. Contact Verdala in Malta. Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Buy "sold and shipped" by Amazon, Oveclockers, ROG and you won't have any problems. Physical shops are not better for warranties in any way. Most will just send you to a authorized provider to get it fixed which depending on a country ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Honest to God we lived in a quiet place. :) I guess we just got very lucky that we didn't have any tourist rentals around us - just normal family homes. It was specifically on Triq Ċangar (overlooking Sannat in the distance). I feel for ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Swieqi and Pembroke are some of the quieter areas that are still very central. In Gozo anywhere on the outskirts of Victoria (Rabat) is usually pretty quiet (depends on neighbours though). Sannat seems to be relative quiet as well except for the ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Yea they shoot fireworks during the daytime. I remember some festa in Victoria (Gozo) mid August - what a joke. The main firework display started at around 7pm... Unfortunately it does go on until mid-end September. It's not just the fireworks ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Always buy all electronics from large, reputable providers. Almost no local store is going to exchange your monitor for free when the main board breaks down after six months of use. At best they might offer to send it to a certified ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Yea all kinds of computer hardware is way overpriced in Malta. I find it funny that they advertise 1-2 year old releases as "the latest in bla bla" and charge 50% more than pretty much anywhere else. But to be honest this isn't a huge ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
That mirrors my experience exactly. :) 1. When we stayed in Malta we needed heating from Dec to the end of March. At nights. I guess it differs year to year though. 2. Internet speed/price ratio is horrible in Malta. Malta has some of the worst ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
It's a good article. There are a few things I disagree with but as you say YMMV. Keep doing what you're doing - you've got a great blog! :) Read More
Job search by Mfjm257
Hi I live in UK and thinking about moving to Malta! I'm a senior customer service officer in a bank and applying for a manager role within the banking industry but with the Brexit I'm thinking about moving there! Ideally I'm looking for ...
I know this is off-topic but just wait until you get to know some more Maltese people. They live in such a beautiful place but complain about stuff all the time. Politics is a huge topic there. :) Read More
Fruit/Veg/Local Produce Markets by Mellieh
Not an overly important question in the grand scheme, but I was wondering what the food shopping culture was like in Malta. When I've been on holiday to some other places in the Med, I love to go to the outdoor food markets to buy fresh fruit ...
Yea we eat bags of fruit and veg every day. Fresh produce is always so much nicer. Winters are hard though as there's usually not that much on offer. :) Read More
Fruit/Veg/Local Produce Markets by Mellieh
Not an overly important question in the grand scheme, but I was wondering what the food shopping culture was like in Malta. When I've been on holiday to some other places in the Med, I love to go to the outdoor food markets to buy fresh fruit ...
Yea you really have to shop around to find the honest sellers. Read More
Will live in Malta but work for a foreign company by Vegaanders
Hi! I have looked through many threads but can't find the answer. I read redmiks post about residence, taxes and such and got confused I will live in Malta but will work for a foreign company. My salary will be transferred to my German ...
Only if you aren't resident in Malta. Or it's truly passive income (not work related). Plus there are MANY caveats to remittance including waiting periods before money can be remitted, etc. CFC doesn't apply here if he is resident. It ... Read More
Will live in Malta but work for a foreign company by Vegaanders
Hi! I have looked through many threads but can't find the answer. I read redmiks post about residence, taxes and such and got confused I will live in Malta but will work for a foreign company. My salary will be transferred to my German ...
Cyprus is definitely easier than Malta. I thought that by "live in Malta" you actually meant that and not a "max 2 month stay per year". Read More
Will live in Malta but work for a foreign company by Vegaanders
Hi! I have looked through many threads but can't find the answer. I read redmiks post about residence, taxes and such and got confused I will live in Malta but will work for a foreign company. My salary will be transferred to my German ...
If you are working in Malta (by that I mean the money is actually earned in Malta), even if you work for a foreign client and get paid in a different country, all of that money is taxed in Malta. Stuff like dividend payments, royalties, true ... Read More
Tax in Malta by Khalaurito
Hello guys, I am from Mauritius and I will be working on a long-term basis in Malta soon and i will like to know what tax would be applicable to me. I read somewhere that it was 0% if i earn less than 8000€ per month. Is that true? ...
Not sure why you posted this twice? Also how is this relevant to the OPs question? Read More
Tax in Malta by Khalaurito
Hello guys, I am from Mauritius and I will be working on a long-term basis in Malta soon and i will like to know what tax would be applicable to me. I read somewhere that it was 0% if i earn less than 8000€ per month. Is that true? ...
Don't forget about SSC payments as well. https://ird.gov.mt/services/ssccalculator.aspx Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
Where are you getting your cakes and stuff from? It's nowhere near that price for a piece of cake. Costa Coffee is expensive, but aren't they all no matter where you live? I don't find Malta expensive, coming from France it's a ... Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
This is very true actually. I think that many actually pay 0 in taxes tbh. :) Just one thing - Malta is not cheap. At least not any longer. It used to be much cheaper but prices are going up. It's one of the more expensive countries to live in ... Read More
Malta a threat for summer 2016 by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, I really don't like to post this kind of subject, but was wondering what the situation was and your thoughts and opinions on the matter. I keep coming to some articles online about the threats to Malta and the EU shorelines (beaches) ...
Why are you freaking out? We live in strange times sure... but much of Europe is still a significantly safer place than it was in say 1980s or even 1990s... Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
Be very, very careful when using sidewalks after rain. They can get extremely slippery (not sure why) - it's like walking on ice. Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
You'll get used to it. Gozo is the same and we managed just fine after the first few days. Malta is... well it's all very, very busy. Even the smaller towns/resorts. You stop noticing it after a while. Unless you have shitty/loud neighbours. ... Read More
Malta a threat for summer 2016 by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, I really don't like to post this kind of subject, but was wondering what the situation was and your thoughts and opinions on the matter. I keep coming to some articles online about the threats to Malta and the EU shorelines (beaches) ...
Was that recently? My experience is the exact opposite - Barcelona, Madrid, Bergamo... strict controls, hand luggage scanned/searched, security personnel everywhere. Definitely much different from like 6-7 years ago. Spent maybe four nights waiting ... Read More
immigrating to Malta
Do tell more about the virtual school your daughter goes to. Genuinely interested. Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
Well... that's exactly what some of the most "famous" leave supporters did. So you know... :)Such as who? Which 'most famous leave supporters' have left the country RaySorry that wasn't very clear. I was referring to the ... Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
Just out of interest, forgive me if I sound sarcastic (not intentional) but if you voted leave, have now got what you want, why are you abandoning the ship and leaving the country? Genuinely intrigued.Well... that's exactly what some of the ... Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
Oh you can easily taste it in coffee! :D Read More
Renting in Malta by paako1
Hello I am posting this topic to ask opinions about Malta renting status. I find really difficult to find a place to rent primarily because there are very few signs in Malta "For Rent" and second because the only other way found is ...
North, Gozo and some locations in the South of Malta are cheaper. But still need at least 600-700/month for a decent place. And yes - prices have gone way up (except in Gozo). We went to view a few properties recently and holy **** things have ... Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
It's my in post... wow. The link you posted is for salaried SSC rates. The one I posted is a calculator for all other types of income. Self employed, dividends and other kinds of income pay more. Salaried employees pay 10%. Still ends up being ... Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
You can always go back to the comfort zone. I mean... why not? :) Give it a shot for a couple months to see how it goes. Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
Social security payments. If they declare 20k as a couple SSC adds up to about 3000/year. https://ird.gov.mt/services/ssccalculator.aspx Edit: this is if you're self employed or declaring dividend income or w/e... for employed persons the % ... Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
20k is only about 1250-1300/month after tax though. Most decent rentals in Malta cost 600-800/month alone. So not really doable for a young, working couple who need to commute and stuff. As a absolute minimum you need: 800 rent+bills. 50 ... Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
LOL no it's not. Both Norway and the Swiss have agreements with the EU where they pay A LOT of money for market access (with serious limitations). Agreement details are public - look them up. The UK will not be getting a better deal. It's ... Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
I love the "we give away 50M/day - take back control" Leave campaign bus. Complete nonsense... yet so effective. Love it. Great marketing. Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
LOL some people cashed in HUGE on this. Man... :( Read More
State vs Private School by BrightBug
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ...
I've heard both good and bad things about schools in Pembroke (and Malta in general)... I suppose it depends on your individual expectations? How can it be that some people report very average teaching quality at best, poor facilities, too much ... Read More
Have you noticed health benefits since your move? by felinefine81
Hi everyone So I'm not one for over-sharing emotional stuff but I quite like that it is anonymous on here! As many of you will know I am moving to Malta with my husband in a month. We are in our 30s, work full time in professional jobs and ...
I gladly pay €50 for home visits in Lithuania... and I would expect to pay around €100 in the UK. What's your point? Sure doctors are more accessible in Gozo. But don't tell me that complex treatments are of better quality in ... Read More
Have you noticed health benefits since your move? by felinefine81
Hi everyone So I'm not one for over-sharing emotional stuff but I quite like that it is anonymous on here! As many of you will know I am moving to Malta with my husband in a month. We are in our 30s, work full time in professional jobs and ...
Yea it depends. I too hope that your health improves! That's the most important thing in life. Everything is easier when you're healthy. :) Just be sure to protect yourself from UV/sun exposure while in Malta. It's brutal and skin ... Read More
Have you noticed health benefits since your move? by felinefine81
Hi everyone So I'm not one for over-sharing emotional stuff but I quite like that it is anonymous on here! As many of you will know I am moving to Malta with my husband in a month. We are in our 30s, work full time in professional jobs and ...
Chalks: Healthcare in Malta is NOT better than in the UK. It varies from clinic to clinic, but overall England is far, faaar ahead of Malta in advanced treatments of pretty much everything. Malta doesn't have a strong healthcare system. It has a ... Read More
Question Regarding non domiciled but resident tax wise by Yves81
Hi, i am currently living in germany and plan to move to malta in 2017. I am self employed and earn money from my own websites worldwide. I read on some websites that you only pay taxes in malta on income/funds you transfer to Malta or that are ...
Some of us have. Each and every case is going to be different. Contact a tax lawyer - consultations are not expensive. What is expensive is "forming a company" without proper legal help like someone else suggested^ Read More
Renting property or holiday accommodation in Malta by expat1973
Hello to everybody! As I have seen there are a lot of discussions about renting, real estate agencies, accommodation and property in general on Expat forum Malta, think it would be great to share some of my experiences with you. I worked as a ...
Interestingly we didn't have any issues with this. Melita wanted a 50 euro deposit on a monthly (on a rolling basis) contract. That's it. Also a slightly higher monthly fee but that's because we had no resident cards, rental contract was ... Read More
Why IS there so many places to rent in Malta by JMH71
Genuine question, I'm intrigued. Here in London, I could put my place up for rent NOW, and within a day, I could have the rent for a year and I'd pretty much guarantee someone offering me to buy it outright from me, cash. The market here ...
60.000 they already ask for a 4-car garage :lol: and 80-90k you have to pay for this typical 4m wide holiday-tunnels with windows only front and back :(Yep... I believe that there are a few select areas in Malta where price/rent ratios make ... Read More
Why IS there so many places to rent in Malta by JMH71
Genuine question, I'm intrigued. Here in London, I could put my place up for rent NOW, and within a day, I could have the rent for a year and I'd pretty much guarantee someone offering me to buy it outright from me, cash. The market here ...
Where? Give some examples. From what I've seen it rarely makes sense to buy even in the most upscale areas of Malta. Rental prices at 1000/month and asking prices starting from 350k+ - no thank you. However, I pay 300 Euro rent every month for ... Read More
Why IS there so many places to rent in Malta by JMH71
Genuine question, I'm intrigued. Here in London, I could put my place up for rent NOW, and within a day, I could have the rent for a year and I'd pretty much guarantee someone offering me to buy it outright from me, cash. The market here ...
This! So much this! :) I'm noticing a lot of new, luxury properties sitting empty for months now. Asking prices might be a bit too high? I know that there was a huge surge in prices over the last 2 years or so. Things might be calming down a ... Read More
Is it just me or are real estate agents "absent"? by GSoupi
I've been trying to contact a few agents, I got acknowledgement for the emails/messages with an answer that they'd get back to me with a different options, and then weeks pass and nothing! Is it a "Malta thing"?
It is a Malta thing and you will be very lucky to get a reply when you are not in the country. You will be quite lucky to get a reply even when you are here! Last time we moved from one property to another here I contacted 5 agents and only two ... Read More
Why IS there so many places to rent in Malta by JMH71
Genuine question, I'm intrigued. Here in London, I could put my place up for rent NOW, and within a day, I could have the rent for a year and I'd pretty much guarantee someone offering me to buy it outright from me, cash. The market here ...
There are A LOT of empty apartments in Malta. Two weeks should be plenty to find a nice place in November. €650 is a good budget for Bugibba. Read More
Is it just me or are real estate agents "absent"? by GSoupi
I've been trying to contact a few agents, I got acknowledgement for the emails/messages with an answer that they'd get back to me with a different options, and then weeks pass and nothing! Is it a "Malta thing"?
You are wasting your time trying to contact agents outside of Malta, you need to be here in person.Not always. Depends on agent. Read More
State vs Private School by BrightBug
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ...
Private schools are a thing pretty much everywhere in the world. Just like private healthcare, private daycare, private classes/after school activities of all sorts... there's a "private" option for most things these days. Supply and ... Read More
Question Regarding non domiciled but resident tax wise by Yves81
Hi, i am currently living in germany and plan to move to malta in 2017. I am self employed and earn money from my own websites worldwide. I read on some websites that you only pay taxes in malta on income/funds you transfer to Malta or that are ...
Contact one of the many, many, maaany tax lawyers/firms in Malta. Read More
Tax on self employed income by GuestPoster3074
Hi, I'm an EU national currently working self employed in the UK. I'm looking for more sunshine in my life, and a laid back life style. I recently split my time between the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere, escaping the worst of ...
Contact "Chetcuti Cauchi Malta". They'll be able to help you if you're anywhere > 35-40k. Read More
State vs Private School by BrightBug
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ...
I think that teaching in English and no/little focus on religion are the two main factors actually. Also better facilities. We've been looking at all kinds of private schools for our son (six months) in both Malta and other countries and our ... Read More
Is it generally quite windy in Malta?! by felinefine81
While trying out some of my new warm weather wardrobe in Scotland today, I realised that there is a downfall to a lovely, airy, loose summer dress... they don't go well with the wind! 😁 When we visited Malta it was lovely weather and ...
Gozo is improving, there have been several new shops open in the last year or so and it would be spoilt with too many chain stores.Good to hear that things are improving. I'm all for smaller boutiques/stores. As long as they actually sell ... Read More
Is it generally quite windy in Malta?! by felinefine81
While trying out some of my new warm weather wardrobe in Scotland today, I realised that there is a downfall to a lovely, airy, loose summer dress... they don't go well with the wind! 😁 When we visited Malta it was lovely weather and ...
Gozo is pretty bad for all kinds of shopping. In Malta it really depends on where you live. Personally I don't mind the fact that there aren't many decent shops (clothing or otherwise) in Gozo. We lived there for eight months and it was ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Frank Salt and Dhalia are both really good. Others - oh boy. I'm sure that there some good agents working for other agencies though. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Honestly, if you're moving to Gozo, it's enough to have accommodation for 2-3 weeks. You'll be able to find somewhere decent. Finding a good agent is key. I can recommend someone if you're looking to rent. Lots of seriously dodgy ... Read More
5 things about Maltese behaviour that completely baffles foreigners by matm911
[url=http://www.writer4writing.com/5-things-about-maltese-behaviour-that-completely-baffles-tourists.html][b]All these 5 things are true[/b][/url] :cool: What one considers as "normal", the other name it "reserved", and what ...
This as well. If you ask for a car seat when booking a taxi they look at you like you're a total moron. Most companies anyways. :) Read More
5 things about Maltese behaviour that completely baffles foreigners by matm911
[url=http://www.writer4writing.com/5-things-about-maltese-behaviour-that-completely-baffles-tourists.html][b]All these 5 things are true[/b][/url] :cool: What one considers as "normal", the other name it "reserved", and what ...
The issue is definitely more noticeable in Malta than anywhere else I've ever visited/lived. It's not even comparable. I've never seen any litter on beaches in North Tenerife, Menorca (every beach is spotless), even Mallorcan beaches are ... Read More
5 things about Maltese behaviour that completely baffles foreigners by matm911
[url=http://www.writer4writing.com/5-things-about-maltese-behaviour-that-completely-baffles-tourists.html][b]All these 5 things are true[/b][/url] :cool: What one considers as "normal", the other name it "reserved", and what ...
Definitely a problem in Italy... interestingly though I haven't noticed it in Spain - quite the opposite. Maybe it depends on where in Spain? I hate loud neighbors. But I get that it's mostly my problem - not theirs. So I either get a fancy ... Read More
5 things about Maltese behaviour that completely baffles foreigners by matm911
[url=http://www.writer4writing.com/5-things-about-maltese-behaviour-that-completely-baffles-tourists.html][b]All these 5 things are true[/b][/url] :cool: What one considers as "normal", the other name it "reserved", and what ...
I actually never really found any of the five points mentioned in the article particularly annoying. Quite the opposite. :) Well... loud neighbors can be a pain but then Maltese themselves often complain about noise from neighboring apartments ... Read More
Malta: top fiscally attractive destination for expats by Veedushi
Hello everyone, [b]Planning to settle in Malta? Here are some tax benefits to consider before moving.[/b] Malta ranks as the top fiscally attractive destination for expatriates in a report published by Bradley Hackford firm. The country is ...
Nope, that's total taxation including corporate, company maintenance, accounting, income tax on salary paid out to consultant and social security payments made by said consultant. This is assuming a modest 25k salary and about 65-75k in net ... Read More
Malta: top fiscally attractive destination for expats by Veedushi
Hello everyone, [b]Planning to settle in Malta? Here are some tax benefits to consider before moving.[/b] Malta ranks as the top fiscally attractive destination for expatriates in a report published by Bradley Hackford firm. The country is ...
True, I didn't word that right lol. :) But basically consider this... totally hypothetical scenario. 1. At first, as a IT consultant, person A registered self-employed (self occupied or whatever they call it) and paid about 27-28% in ... Read More
Malta: top fiscally attractive destination for expats by Veedushi
Hello everyone, [b]Planning to settle in Malta? Here are some tax benefits to consider before moving.[/b] Malta ranks as the top fiscally attractive destination for expatriates in a report published by Bradley Hackford firm. The country is ...
That's pretty much the only reason that wealthy young people set up residence in Malta. Very few actually live there full-time as there's literally no enforcement of any residence rules in Malta. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Yes, it was a great experience. Both good and bad. Life changing stuff. We don't live in Malta any more but I would not want to "skip" Malta if I had to repeat my expat journey. Read More
Any regrets? Do you know people who have moved away? by felinefine81
So I've been offered the job and it's decision time! We are excited to come and live in Malta but also nervous about the unknown. My husband and i have done so much research on culture, lifestyle, working environment etc. However I ...
and while you're there find out what it means to not be domiciled in MaltaErm I don't think you understand what "domicile" means in Malta. There's resident, ordinarily resident and domiciled. Unless you're a Maltese citizen ... Read More
Any regrets? Do you know people who have moved away? by felinefine81
So I've been offered the job and it's decision time! We are excited to come and live in Malta but also nervous about the unknown. My husband and i have done so much research on culture, lifestyle, working environment etc. However I ...
If they are actively trading, or running an e-com business, then they are working in Malta and should be paying tax at the normal rates. It makes no difference that the work is being conducted over the internet, or that an offshore structure is ... Read More
Any regrets? Do you know people who have moved away? by felinefine81
So I've been offered the job and it's decision time! We are excited to come and live in Malta but also nervous about the unknown. My husband and i have done so much research on culture, lifestyle, working environment etc. However I ...
I agree that the ability to "not follow the rules" is actually a huge plus. It makes life so much easier - as long as you're not a sucker for rules lol. I don't think that bureaucracy in Malta is that bad tbh. It's alright. ... Read More
Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo
Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...
The Maltese are the kindest, most sincere and honest people I've ever met anywhere. ;) Read More
Any regrets? Do you know people who have moved away? by felinefine81
So I've been offered the job and it's decision time! We are excited to come and live in Malta but also nervous about the unknown. My husband and i have done so much research on culture, lifestyle, working environment etc. However I ...
Malta is not a "true and true" med country. Spain is - good, healthy foods, traditions, celebrations, wine culture, etc. Malta is a tiny country with a very specific (and very interesting) way of life. But it's not representative of a ... Read More
Any regrets? Do you know people who have moved away? by felinefine81
So I've been offered the job and it's decision time! We are excited to come and live in Malta but also nervous about the unknown. My husband and i have done so much research on culture, lifestyle, working environment etc. However I ...
Yep I'm definitely very biased coming from a ecomm/tech/startup background. Most people should completely disregard my posts. :) I was very surprised to find that there's practically no tech scene on the island. Even places like Menorca ... Read More