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prepaid cards comparison by g4jnw
I would like to compare pre paid cards as I'm not sure I'm getting the best rate on euro. I use the caxton fx euro card, if I were to load it today I would get the rate of 1.347 EUR and the interbank rate is 1.38 so obviously the difference ...
There is a new card out called we swap its a strange one but looks a little better than my caxton pre paid card click here Views please, have ordered one but won't be here for my next holiday as its quite soon Read More
What are the positives to living in Malta? by Wanderlust1
Guys I've heard so much negative stuff about living in Malta, but what are the positives? As I've mentioned before on other posts my circumstances are this... The UK based company that I already work for have offered me a promotion if ...
As a prospective ex-pat who is thinking of retiring on Gozo I value the negatives as much as the positives then i can balance them up to see if i want to move or not. For me/us we have formed a blog of against and for's at my website here Its ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
just voted today as i have a postal vote so sooner than you think lol Read More
A place in the sun malta episode 19/04/15 by robpw2
So incase your missing it channel 4s a place in the sun are currently showing a new episode where they choose between Lincolnshire and Malta ... Worth watching but beware not all information on this show is always 100% factual or relevant So ...
would have wasted an hour if it wasn't for ogling at the blonde with the blue leather jacket (better not tell the wife lol) its an age thing haha Read More
A place in the sun malta episode 19/04/15 by robpw2
So incase your missing it channel 4s a place in the sun are currently showing a new episode where they choose between Lincolnshire and Malta ... Worth watching but beware not all information on this show is always 100% factual or relevant So ...
well what a waste of a program, could have shown so much more, more money than sense I think. Read More
A place in the sun malta episode 19/04/15 by robpw2
So incase your missing it channel 4s a place in the sun are currently showing a new episode where they choose between Lincolnshire and Malta ... Worth watching but beware not all information on this show is always 100% factual or relevant So ...
Looks like the estate agent saw them coming and started rubbing their hands Read More
A place in the sun malta episode 19/04/15 by robpw2
So incase your missing it channel 4s a place in the sun are currently showing a new episode where they choose between Lincolnshire and Malta ... Worth watching but beware not all information on this show is always 100% factual or relevant So ...
yep I'm watching it, a bit tongue in cheek though, one holiday then buying hmmmm Read More
Winter in Malta by btttldmr
Hi Guys I would like to know winter in Malta , how heavy winter? how to heat indoors house? We will move to Malta from Malaysia here already used to Tropical Climate all year hot and humid a bit concern is it Malta be very cold ? And how about in ...
"Kerosene - no real experience of them - but id be concerned about the fumes after burn" Yes thats what we were concerned about but the new inverter type is supposed to be much better BUT i can't find any reviews on them. only one ... Read More
Winter in Malta by btttldmr
Hi Guys I would like to know winter in Malta , how heavy winter? how to heat indoors house? We will move to Malta from Malaysia here already used to Tropical Climate all year hot and humid a bit concern is it Malta be very cold ? And how about in ...
I can second what Toon is saying, we came over to Malta & Gozo to have a look at what was available and everyone thought we were stupid coming over in winter BUT we didn't want to stay in a hotel, we wanted to live in an apartment and see ... Read More
Property: Buying vs Renting by New Horizonz
I'd like to collect in one place people's sentiments, emotions, eperience and especially information on the subject. Many people are against buying a property in Malta, but exactly for what reason? Are there people already bought or ...
Are you sure? It's a new episode according to the Radio Times and the Channel 4 website.My mistake just looked at the one i recorded and its a different couple so will record it thanks Read More
Property: Buying vs Renting by New Horizonz
I'd like to collect in one place people's sentiments, emotions, eperience and especially information on the subject. Many people are against buying a property in Malta, but exactly for what reason? Are there people already bought or ...
seen that one before but if you haven't seen it then its worth a watch. Read More
What are the positives to living in Malta? by Wanderlust1
Guys I've heard so much negative stuff about living in Malta, but what are the positives? As I've mentioned before on other posts my circumstances are this... The UK based company that I already work for have offered me a promotion if ...
I worry that you are moving for the wrong reasons, we are in the UK and hope to move to Gozo in 2016 for me to retire and my wife hopes to find a part time job, not cause she has to but she wants to. We have travelled many times to Malta & Gozo ... Read More
moving by spandy61
Wonder if any of you can give advice. I am a Bus driver in the uk and i have emailed Bus/coach companies in Malta to see if they employ English drivers, most have been back to me to say i should call in and see them when i arrive in malta, however ...
I agree with all the above, we are in the period of research, the more you do this plus go over and meet people the better you will get prepared. As an example we did 3 years research before moving to the scottish islands and even after that we were ... Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
Thats why we feel at home on Gozo and intend to move there when we have sold, life is changing even in the North of the UK, the village we live in here is nice but still we can't sell. There is a difference even between our village and the ... Read More
Working and wages as bus driver in Malta by spandy61
well reading between the lines, to sum up wages are rubbish and you have to work long long hours for it? and so on 1 income it will be a struggle to survive? I am a bus driver in the uk, my wife cant work because of her illness, but we were thinking ...
I can only speak of when we were on Malta in February as we used the buses quite a bit, can't speak of Gozo as we had a car there. I saw numerous times bus drivers stopping and loading far too many passengers and then saying "I ... Read More
prepaid cards comparison by g4jnw
I would like to compare pre paid cards as I'm not sure I'm getting the best rate on euro. I use the caxton fx euro card, if I were to load it today I would get the rate of 1.347 EUR and the interbank rate is 1.38 so obviously the difference ...
Just checked out the post office and like all the others they don't quote what i call the differential, that seems to be common to all of these cards http://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money/card#Fees%20and%20limits Rob if you have one of these ... Read More
prepaid cards comparison by g4jnw
I would like to compare pre paid cards as I'm not sure I'm getting the best rate on euro. I use the caxton fx euro card, if I were to load it today I would get the rate of 1.347 EUR and the interbank rate is 1.38 so obviously the difference ...
Thanks for that, yes did check out comparison sites before posting this BUT what they don't say is the difference (i.e.charge by another name) between market and load - The only way (and the reason for posting this) to find out the difference is ... Read More
prepaid cards comparison
I would like to compare pre paid cards as I'm not sure I'm getting the best rate on euro. I use the caxton fx euro card, if I were to load it today I would get the rate of 1.347 EUR and the interbank rate is 1.38 so obviously the difference ... Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
I hate pointing people away from here and on to another group but its worth joining a group on Facebook (sorry I'm going to be shot down for this) but i feel that due to the stress people are under they should look on that site. There are people ... Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
I would certainly take Toon & Redmik's advise, I have met them both and their advise is worth its weight in gold. Read More
Working and wages as bus driver in Malta by spandy61
well reading between the lines, to sum up wages are rubbish and you have to work long long hours for it? and so on 1 income it will be a struggle to survive? I am a bus driver in the uk, my wife cant work because of her illness, but we were thinking ...
We met a bus driver when we came over to Malta & Gozo in Feb for a look at the islands with a view to moving and he had been working for aviva before the last company took over, he was looking to move off the island as he said he could not ... Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
I have a gut feeling that the rental situation will be sorted as it can't go on, so if you can't get the LL to sign the form H then you either walk away or get him/her to negotiate. There is a bigger thing though that makes me jitter and ... Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
I agree prices have rocketed especially in London and the south, take a look at what you can buy UP NORTH (our house) for the price of a car parking space in the South. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48882286.html I have ... Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
however tempting it might be (NOT) i couldn't use my pension pot as i work for the NHS and they are ruled out of schemes but i do have a very small pension that i could use but wouldn't pay for a door for the house let alone the house. lol Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
Quote: "You need a balance with both not just one. The rental market here has risen quickly in the last 2 years and it will continue to rise. The last thing you need in Malta is a market like they have in the UK." The market is strange in ... Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
Yes saw that program, the media seem to think that pensioners are easy pickings - they obviously haven't met me (a pensioner almost!) and my friends - most people i know think more than twice before investing in ANYTHING and are very careful ... Read More
UK pension changes let the vultures descend by robpw2
Whilst I appreciate than changes will be a good thing I see estate agents are now rubbing their hands with glee as people cash In their pension savings to invest in a property market that they don't fully understand ...
Its more likely the vultures descending will be the scam merchants, they'll move away from bombarding us with PPI rubbish to bombarding us with "pension investments" etc They think all pensioners are either easy pickings or one foot in ... Read More
Something for the health conscious to be aware of.
Whats interesting is the survey was done Europe wide, am surprised that WHO haven't looked at it, after all DDT was banned a few years ago, but it took a good while for this to happen. Of course it maybe that Cancer has not been fully linked ... Read More
Something for the health conscious to be aware of.
There was a study done in Germany in 2013 that showed this but as far as i know the WHO never commented on this. https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/glyphosate_studyresults_june12.pdf I suspect it will take the WHO to intervene before ... Read More
Are trans fats an issue here! by Wrongholebutherewego
Are they being used or are they banned?
Seems to me a strange think to stop you living in a beautiful country, my self i don't live there yet BUT I do work for the Health Service and see all the daily what you should eat and drink, what you shouldn't and believe me it changes ... Read More
Medicines Information Database by GuestPoster566
Details of all the medicinal products authorised to be placed on the market in Malta together with the product information are available on the Medicines Database. Should you wish to have a full list of all products, select whether you require a ...
nice one, maybe should put this one in the files, search works great Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
New Horizonz, thanks, couldn't have put it better myself. My son is just in the process of moving to live in Gran Canaria, he is getting 1000 euro per month (tax paid) plus commission, he is a dive instructor, he lived for the last 2 years in ... Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
I think what most people want to know is whats the minimum you can live on i.e.; 2 people, rent, utilities etc. There is a difference between wants and needs. As a couple here in the UK we live quite comfortably on what a lot of people ... Read More
New residence agreement or not? by g4jnw
Well i thought everything was clear in my mind about EU nationals moving to Gozo but then i read this page. http://homeaffairs.gov.mt/…/M…/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx and the bit that says "New Conditions for the Acceptance of ...
I was going from the NHS website that is usually up to date and quote: New Rules. " EHIC rule changes mean you will no longer be able to claim a refund for most patient contributions (co-payments) when using your EHIC card for treatment ... Read More
New residence agreement or not? by g4jnw
Well i thought everything was clear in my mind about EU nationals moving to Gozo but then i read this page. http://homeaffairs.gov.mt/…/M…/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx and the bit that says "New Conditions for the Acceptance of ...
http://homeaffairs.gov.mt/en/MHAS-Information/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx Read More
New residence agreement or not?
Well i thought everything was clear in my mind about EU nationals moving to Gozo but then i read this page. http://homeaffairs.gov.mt/…/M…/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx and the bit that says "New Conditions for the Acceptance of ... Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
Cheers for that, were so used to budgeting that we won't have a problem finding the cheapest food i guess. Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
Thats the way I buy too, don't see any need to change when we move. One thing I may miss as i never saw it on Gozo or Malta is the cheap butchers wagon (usually at markets here) Do they exist there or is it just shopping around? At the moment ... Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
It's funny to read some of this, here iam in the UK and looking to move to Gozo at some point in the future, people are hankering for UK products and what do i do? I spend my time looking at the cheapest product and eating that, do i want ... Read More
co-proxamol (distalgesic) by redders_61
apparently they are not available to anyone under any circumstances in malta. does anyone know any different? I rely on them and have a repeat "named patient" prescription for the UK, I have booked to go back for a visit so I can get some ...
We haven't given out Distalgesic since 2007 in our department as it was withdrawn (UK) , it was very effective in the area's that i work in (orthopaedics) but if i remember rightly it was from an NHS advisory at the end of 2007. If i ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Malta by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Malta. What recommendations would you give ...
Do what we did and are doing, after going on holiday for several year on Malta and Gozo, ignore the holiday mentality, rent an apartment - out of season and join several groups, then (we were lucky) try and arrange a meet, we had made friends ... Read More
Expats vs. Immigrants: what's in a name? by nilonilonilo
Interesting piece in the Guardian :) http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration?CMP=fb_gu
Guess its a sad old world when we have to label someone, my son who has lived in Australia for a good while and has only just got his residency (much tighter requirements there) will ALWAYS be called a pommie - a lot of the labels are either the ... Read More
Cost of living in Malta 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Malta in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Malta you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Malta? > accommodation prices > ...
Living in Birzebuggia ... accommodation 400 per month 2 bed flat public transport 72 euros for 3 months pass (till july) monthly food budget 160 euros health/education....N/A utilities (water/electric) around 100 per month intenet 81 per month ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
maybe you should set up a little business for accompanying potential renters, if you did it enough times and charged a small amount then the landlords would know you and realise what would be expected, even drawing up a proper contract. Just a ... Read More
Expats vs. Immigrants: what's in a name? by nilonilonilo
Interesting piece in the Guardian :) http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration?CMP=fb_gu
Thats very true, a word means a lot For example when i lived on the isle of lewis, i was called an incommer and didn't like that, nothing was meant by that from the locals but to me the word expat has a warm ring to it BUT immigrant ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Malta by Graham sewell
At the moment I live in the Untied Kingdom and hope to move to live in Malta and is it possible to open a bank account in Malta or do I need to keep my account in the Untied Kingdom and would like some advice from an expat who has moved to Malta ...
Robpw2 Maybe it was so easy to get a bank reference before i came on holiday because i have been with them since i was 18 and am just to say 63 - I guess i did it the other way around - rather than get them to apply for one. Im also not hoping to ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Malta by Graham sewell
At the moment I live in the Untied Kingdom and hope to move to live in Malta and is it possible to open a bank account in Malta or do I need to keep my account in the Untied Kingdom and would like some advice from an expat who has moved to Malta ...
I think its all about research and preparation, thats why I'm doing it now, a year before i move. I got a bank reference and took it with me, it took 3 weeks to get one before I went on holiday. My view is do it all well in advance. NOT wait ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Malta by Graham sewell
At the moment I live in the Untied Kingdom and hope to move to live in Malta and is it possible to open a bank account in Malta or do I need to keep my account in the Untied Kingdom and would like some advice from an expat who has moved to Malta ...
Hi Im not an expat (yet) but I can tell you of my experience in bank accounts in Malta. I intended to go to the banks when on holiday in Malta and explain we were going to be moving there at some time but wanted to open an account. I emailed 2 banks ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
Thanks Terry, would normally agree, however I don't reach state retirement age till 2017 so need some dosh to live on till then, have a small pension but it would only pay our rental, have told them at work that I intend to take early retirement ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
If you are struggling to get people to view your house it generally means that the price is too high for the area / type of property. Its easy to get sucked in by estate agents who price the house unrealistically high ( they make more money like ... Read More
listing items for moving to Gozo - customs regs
Thanks Terry - more than likely will end up with a half container. Haven't contacted any firms yet as we are a bit away, BUT have started sorting stuff out and boxing them, generic will be fine then, just didn't want the hassle of listing ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
yes its set to break the 1.40 barrier soon, if you are in the UK you will know that its a bit of a false high for the pound, with the whole political hype driving the pound up as we near the UK election. My prediction, for what its worth is that the ... Read More
listing items for moving to Gozo - customs regs
I realise I'm about a year off moving but preparation etc, we have our house for sale here in the UK and intend to rent on Gozo. I have been selling quite a few things but realise we will be bringing quite a bit with us, mainly personal stuff, ... Read More
New Rules Healthcare by Toon
Important an interesting and VERY important snippet Recent changes in healthcare rules which can have an impact on healthcare cover for UK Nationals living abroad = all good comes into force april 2015 it was finally agreed last week, to come into ...
One thought has crossed my mind but would need testing i guess. The way the EHIC card has worked in the past when a EEA visitor falls ill in a EEA country the treatment was free with an EHIC card (providing they are not resident in another country) ... Read More
line rental and broadband by g4jnw
Can you tell me when taking out broadband and phone in Malta is there a line rental to pay and if so how much? I currently pay (for broadband, unlimited, plus line rental) the equivalent of 44 euro per month at the current exchange rate or ...
Thanks for that, i presume when they talk about fibre its not what we call here fibre, we have fibre to cabinet so you have to have a phone line, so in effect you are getting ADSL to home. Its rare (apart from big cities) you get fibre (or cable as ... Read More
New Rules Healthcare by Toon
Important an interesting and VERY important snippet Recent changes in healthcare rules which can have an impact on healthcare cover for UK Nationals living abroad = all good comes into force april 2015 it was finally agreed last week, to come into ...
All good news but as i said on another group, I'm not cynical BUT strange how things come up in Election year - but still good Les Read More
line rental and broadband by g4jnw
Can you tell me when taking out broadband and phone in Malta is there a line rental to pay and if so how much? I currently pay (for broadband, unlimited, plus line rental) the equivalent of 44 euro per month at the current exchange rate or ...
Thanks Robpw2 that seems cheap so one saving when we move, thought the internet was fast in the apartment we rented when on holiday on Gozo that explains it as i could stream tv no problem, I struggle here with 1.2mbs (were not yet fast broadband in ... Read More
line rental and broadband
Can you tell me when taking out broadband and phone in Malta is there a line rental to pay and if so how much? I currently pay (for broadband, unlimited, plus line rental) the equivalent of 44 euro per month at the current exchange rate or ... Read More
Dream box
I used XBMC on my laptop while recently over in Malta & Gozo and it ran without a hitch, I also use an apple tv 2 at home attached to my smart tv by hdmi with XBMC loaded on and again it runs like a dream, both run pretty well over the ... Read More
Check your gas appliances! by New Horizonz
I learnt today my gas cooker isn't equipped with a thermocouple when the flame was out due to drafts and wind yet gas continued to flow!! OK no one was hurt in this case as windows were wide open. Complaining to my landlord met with cold ...
I looked at the link and see they deliver 2 types of gas "LPG mix" and "Butane" So its not as simple as the UK, we have Propane that has a higher heat output - I used it in the caravan and i use it at home for the stove (usually ... Read More
Check your gas appliances! by New Horizonz
I learnt today my gas cooker isn't equipped with a thermocouple when the flame was out due to drafts and wind yet gas continued to flow!! OK no one was hurt in this case as windows were wide open. Complaining to my landlord met with cold ...
Good question, i would have thought LPG, if its the bottle that fits a moveable heater its deffo LPG, never known natural gas in a cylinder but not sure on Malta In the old days here in the UK for mains gas they added a chemical to make it smell ... Read More
Check your gas appliances! by New Horizonz
I learnt today my gas cooker isn't equipped with a thermocouple when the flame was out due to drafts and wind yet gas continued to flow!! OK no one was hurt in this case as windows were wide open. Complaining to my landlord met with cold ...
I think the foul smell you talk about in LPG is standard, we have an LPG cooker here in the UK its the same also I used to run an LPG car and that was the same and you got a good wiff when you disconnected the pipe from the car, its just a safety ... Read More
Unlocking iPhone on Vodafone UK...Help please!! by ZoeGamester
Right I'm going to go crazy soon... it seems as if it is impossible to unlock my phone without paying a ridiculous amount of money! I was just wondering if anyone has managed to get there own phone unlocked out here somewhere? I can't get it ...
I filled the form in while on holiday in the hope that they would unlock mine, (long story but Vodafone uk told me after i contacted them a month before going to Malta on holiday, that I could just stick in a vodafone sim when i arrived, of course ... Read More
How serious an issue is Island Fever? by karoy
I've googled and tried this forum's search feature, but found nothing helpful for me. For starters, I'm not worried about it to the point that it would prevent me from pulling the trigger on a move to Malta, but I've never lived on ...
You simply don't know before you try it, personally we spent 13 years on a Scottish island and loved it, only moving off for family reasons, having just been over to Malta & Gozo in Feb we have made our minds up and its NOT Malta for us, you ... Read More
Forum newbie by imber50
Hi everyone, I'm Tony and along with my wife are now looking to move to malta. I am about to be made redundant after working for the company for 16 years. We are thinking that this maybe the opportunity to make the move. I've looked at the ...
Have to agree with Mick on frustration I'm sure that will happen to us, just to make the thread a little bit light. When we moved to the isle of lewis nothing could have prepared us for a hurricane that hit us in the first 2 weeks or my ... Read More
Forum newbie by imber50
Hi everyone, I'm Tony and along with my wife are now looking to move to malta. I am about to be made redundant after working for the company for 16 years. We are thinking that this maybe the opportunity to make the move. I've looked at the ...
It's funny how views can be misinterpreted, believe me its happened to me, Im not in Malta yet either and can understand the excitement of a new challenge and wanting things to work, i feel that myself, your both right of course as I'm in ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
That used to be the way in the UK before regulation - its a good system and if I'm offered that i would have no problem but its sound like a thing of the past. Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Thinking logically I think deposits will have to eventually be regulated - back in 1972 when i lived in Canada the deposits were regulated i.e.; the landlord took a deposit and it was kept safely with an independent body and returned after the end ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Yep, I've never had a deposit back in the 11 years I've been here.Probably cause there is no regulation for deposits being put into a regulatory body account like in the UK. Why don't they just say "non returnable deposit" then ... Read More
life insurance from UK does it payout in Malta? by g4jnw
As we are considering a move to Gozo and we have paid into life insurance in the UK for years I was wondering, as we will be a non resident in the UK if it affects the insurance and indeed the payout if needed?
interesting about car insurance! I have had the life insurance since 2009 and am happy with it, wouldn't want to change it but thanks anyway Read More
life insurance from UK does it payout in Malta? by g4jnw
As we are considering a move to Gozo and we have paid into life insurance in the UK for years I was wondering, as we will be a non resident in the UK if it affects the insurance and indeed the payout if needed?
Just as a feedback, just off the phone from Aviva and providing I continue to pay from a UK bank nothing is affected, which is great as it gives me piece of mind Read More
Help - best mobile - internet connections in Malta by mjg1305
Hi Weve finally done it and booked an arrival date in Malta - no more return flights for us! At the moment we have two mobiles and a tablet through the EE network over here. Anyone know if we can have all this unblocked and could use it in Malta - ...
just looked at my last months usage on my home broadband (uk) and I used 54 gb which would probably be expensive on a mobile but not sure - I pay here £32 per month and that includes unlimited broadband and all day usage of the phone ... Read More
life insurance from UK does it payout in Malta? by g4jnw
As we are considering a move to Gozo and we have paid into life insurance in the UK for years I was wondering, as we will be a non resident in the UK if it affects the insurance and indeed the payout if needed?
can't see anything in the policy but its standard life insurance with Aviva without critical illness cover, will call them this week. Read More
life insurance from UK does it payout in Malta?
As we are considering a move to Gozo and we have paid into life insurance in the UK for years I was wondering, as we will be a non resident in the UK if it affects the insurance and indeed the payout if needed? Read More
Help - best mobile - internet connections in Malta by mjg1305
Hi Weve finally done it and booked an arrival date in Malta - no more return flights for us! At the moment we have two mobiles and a tablet through the EE network over here. Anyone know if we can have all this unblocked and could use it in Malta - ...
Interesting, are you using vodafone for your internet as my son did that in Australia and had his laptop connect through his mobile, so never had a landline and he said is was cheaper for him than to buy a landline package. Or do you have a landline ... Read More
Finding a Job as Nurse or any work related to my field by markdinoalbiela
Good Day... I'm Mark Dino Albiela, a Filipino nurse and currently working here in Libya. I want to work in Malta as a nurse or any work that is related to my field after I finish my contract here. I can speak Arabic and able to communicate well. ...
Im a staff nurse and orthopaedic practitioner myself and can confirm that the NMC are the authority to contact, quite a few hospitals are recruiting foreign nurses due to the shortage we have in the UK plus nurses coming to the end of their career ... Read More
Monthly consumption of water and electricity by Victoria22
Hi, could you please share your monthly consumption of water and electricit? Please also state no. of people living in the property. We are a family of four and our consumption is 382 units of electricity and 446 (I don't know what units] of ...
It really seems bizarre to me that a landlord can specify utility charges. Trouble is i have only experienced (in a couple of different countries - not Malta yet) 2 types of charges. Theses were a set rental including all charges and the other one ... Read More
Roku Box and Apple TV OR Melita & Go Tv - - ? by SMeddie
I am trying to decide if I should buy a Roku Box and Apple TV (Both £180 one off price), and just pay 25 Euro from Melita for Internet & Telephony bundle per month. However does Netflix work outside UK? Or Just go for the ..... (Melita Family ...
First time I've seen this thread but can add my personal experience although I'm apple biased as I've used macs since they came out. I am NOT in Malta yet but have discussed this before - Im in the UK but my broadband is very poor, have ... Read More
Thief Thief !!!!!!!!!! by newinmalta
Shoppers beware. Someone grabbed my ipad and ran right in front of me from one of the prestigious shop in Sliema at 11am this morning. I just turned to see something and kept the ipad on the stool behind me. It all happened in a flick of a ...
Dam, i'm sorry, thought it may help, I've had MacBooks and iPads since they came out and am pretty savi technically but never had to use tracking etc, so not up to speed with the facility. Best way then is either hoping it will be found or ... Read More
Thief Thief !!!!!!!!!! by newinmalta
Shoppers beware. Someone grabbed my ipad and ran right in front of me from one of the prestigious shop in Sliema at 11am this morning. I just turned to see something and kept the ipad on the stool behind me. It all happened in a flick of a ...
take a look at find/track my iPad and see if it helps doesn't have to have a sim in, its wifi http://www.apple.com/uk/icloud/find-my-iphone.html Read More
Funeral costs? by g4jnw
Sorry to be morbid but its one subject that does worry me about moving to Gozo. I was going to bring it up at the Gozo meet that has been organised BUT my wife doesn't want me to, so may be better to ask on here. We are considering a move, more ...
Try a ouija board ;)Haha maybe the only way. I did notice on the site you sent me it did say "cremations not available yet" so maybe there are plans, it would make sense on a small island. 5000 Euro seems quite a bit, wonder if its ... Read More
Funeral costs? by g4jnw
Sorry to be morbid but its one subject that does worry me about moving to Gozo. I was going to bring it up at the Gozo meet that has been organised BUT my wife doesn't want me to, so may be better to ask on here. We are considering a move, more ...
Thanks Mick have emailed them, didn't fill me with confidence though because when i clicked the link to send them an email it failed, then i noticed it should have had info@ before the address, so i input that manually, then it failed ... Read More
Funeral costs? by g4jnw
Sorry to be morbid but its one subject that does worry me about moving to Gozo. I was going to bring it up at the Gozo meet that has been organised BUT my wife doesn't want me to, so may be better to ask on here. We are considering a move, more ...
Thanks Mick Thats interesting about the bank accounts, will have to watch that one. Won't need a burial plot as my plans are to give the ashes to one of my sons to dispose of in a way i have mentioned in my will. Ok on the Malta will too. So I ... Read More
Funeral costs?
Sorry to be morbid but its one subject that does worry me about moving to Gozo. I was going to bring it up at the Gozo meet that has been organised BUT my wife doesn't want me to, so may be better to ask on here. We are considering a move, more ... Read More
How the medical care is and how safe is Malta? by Manu27
Hi I am thinking of moving to Malta. Can you please give me any suggestion and how you like it and how is medical care and is Malta safe to live. My Name is Manu and my e mail is M@Microsafe.eu Thanks for your assistance. I speak Spanish and ...
To be fair to everyone - sorry we don't live on malta YET - I can compare with how the UK is People eat differently and living costs are personal People at work wonder how we live so cheaply, well we shop around, use local markets, buy in bulk ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2-3 years by Jackiflash
Hi, I'm going to move from Scotland to Malta within the next 2-3 years, I will be 54, im selling my house to fund the move and will be renting, I haven't made my mind up as to where I'm going to settle and intend to visit lots of ...
"Have you seen the cost of disposing of a body here? What would one do if one's partner died here?" Yes thats one thing on my agenda to talk about when we meet and a worry to me, and indeed did worry me when we lived on the isle of ... Read More
Meet up on Gozo. by GuestPoster566
All are invited to a meetup on Gozo for members of 'Gozone' and anyone else interested on Friday Feb 13th at Lucky Jack's from 4.30pm onwards. Bar open 4.30pm; food available from 6pm. Maybe some come over and meet us 'exiles' :)
always a lucky day for us Friday the 13th, reminder, must put the lottery on that day!! Read More
Moving to Malta in 2-3 years by Jackiflash
Hi, I'm going to move from Scotland to Malta within the next 2-3 years, I will be 54, im selling my house to fund the move and will be renting, I haven't made my mind up as to where I'm going to settle and intend to visit lots of ...
Sorry, can i add to this as we are in the same situation, i.e. moving within 2 years UK housing market has changed dramatically and is no longer (in my area) an investment. If you wish to sit on your property and wait for the increase yes renting ... Read More
Meet up on Gozo. by GuestPoster566
All are invited to a meetup on Gozo for members of 'Gozone' and anyone else interested on Friday Feb 13th at Lucky Jack's from 4.30pm onwards. Bar open 4.30pm; food available from 6pm. Maybe some come over and meet us 'exiles' :)
looking forward to it Mick, we are potential expats looking for advice so maybe others in the same situation might want to come along. 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
Don't mean to but in but thanks that helps us too, have now joined GOZONE Myself and my wife are considering Gozo and Malta for retirement in 2017, were at the early stages and we are visiting next month, were arranging a meet with Redmik and ... 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 ...
Great thanks for the reply have replied to your PM 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 ...
Thanks for your reply, we used to use gas for a time on the Scottish islands which indeed gave us damp but we switched to solid fuel (we dug peat - not an option elsewhere) which dried out the house well. The main reason for us was the walls were ... Read More
Visiting on 9th Feb for 2 weeks
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 ... Read More