pauljd70
English citizen
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25
About me
English
Lives in London, England
Registration: 21 September 2011
Best place to watch football???? by danbatch
OK so I been here 2 years now. And have still not nailed a good place to watch a bit of football. Now, being a Watford fan it is not as easy to find a pub that is going to be showing one of our matches over a Liverpool or United game. What I am ...
Hi Dan I had the same problem, but the three or four excellent places to go.. Below are my picks for this area of the island. My wife and I go regularly to Salisbury (weekly!) Great crowd and no partisanship. TOP -- Salisbury Arms in Sliema ... 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 ...
I am. I see this question posed a lot these days. My view is that Malta is a great place to live. I love the general ambience and feel and the lifestyle, if you use it, is great. Weather, nightlife, beaches and overall sense of being. Having said ... Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
I guess we all have different opinions then. I seem to know people on both sides of the divide and as I said twice now I was advocating for only the first year. I live in a village and love it but I also know Malta inside out so no where seems far ... Read More
Withdrawal of job offer..need advise by amej
Hi all, Has anyone come across this situation? I got offered a job back in July with start date in September.I have signed the contract and filled all the required documents they required.The start date was approaching and I did not know where is ...
I would still seek legal advise. They should have notified you Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
Well I suggest living in the tourist areas because when your trying to find your feet, one of the more tourist areas , while more expensive, also has everything on your doorstep.. Thats why I suggested the first ear and then move out when you have a ... Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
I would agree with the last 2 posts. Definitely come here for 2 weeks and see how the Island works. It is an amazing place but it is its own culture with a different way of doing things. It is a great place for families and there are a lot of ... Read More
Withdrawal of job offer..need advise by amej
Hi all, Has anyone come across this situation? I got offered a job back in July with start date in September.I have signed the contract and filled all the required documents they required.The start date was approaching and I did not know where is ...
Well a quick google search shows that I think you have a case.. http://www.worldservicesgroup.com/publications.asp?action=article&artid=1150 I would contact the ETC and ask, as they do give advise. Also don't exclude talking to a lawyer to ... Read More
Withdrawal of job offer..need advise by amej
Hi all, Has anyone come across this situation? I got offered a job back in July with start date in September.I have signed the contract and filled all the required documents they required.The start date was approaching and I did not know where is ...
I would seek legal advice straight away. If you have a contract in hand they are in breach of that contract and your probably due compensation of some description. Expect them to attempt to try and get out and don't expect them to behave in a ... Read More
Kitchen & bathroom renovation / feedback and reviews please ! by LisaPerrier
Hi everyone I'm renovating my kitchen and bathroom It would be very helpful if you can share your renovation experience / feedback regarding quality, price and service What store / brand do you recommand ? Any good/ bad experiences would ...
Id also be interested as I am embarking on similar too Paul Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
PV in the daytime and early evening is absolutely fine. And in non tourist season is relatively quiet in the week. Lets not get too twisted up about the area. There are some great restaurants there like water biscuit, Italian job etc so ... Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
PV isn't a great place but its no worse than Bristol on A Friday Night or Saturday. The issue I find is that PV is simply a disgusting place and way more dirty, seedy and plain nasty than it needs to be. I have heard the arguments that its ... Read More
Osteopath Malta
I think there is definitely a need for people such as yourself. There are various practitioners on the island. The real key is to get into a good relationship with other professionals for referrals. P Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
I agree. Malta, like NY, like SF is not for everyone. Ive lived all over the world and in each place I've loved it for different periods of time and then just found it was time to move on. I think the phenomenon people are finding hard to deal ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
Every place has its pluses and minuses. I do seem to hear a lot about the 2 year watershed in Malta and I too experienced it. I think the main issue in Malta is the same as the US and any other place.. There is a lot of hype and a lot of promise.. ... Read More
Big decisions - need some advice before relocating by Undecided1
Hello, we have been thinking of moving from the UK to Malta for around 2 years, we know the country well and my elderly parents live there, we would be coming with our 2 children 15 & 12. We keep putting the move off due to the difficulty in ...
Hi, There are quite a few jobs for unskilled people in malta.. But as someone has already said.. Salaries in Malta outside law, Medicine and IT are quite low. Thats not to say you wont be ok,, you need to look at your lifestyle today and then look ... Read More
Considering buying a place in Birzebugga by pauljd70
Hi everyone, My wife and I are considering buying a place in Birzebugga, right on Pretty Bay. We have been living in Malta for about 2 years now and its great. We initially lived in St. Julians, but moved after a year because of how noisy and to ...
Thanks for all the responses. The view actually doesn't bother me at all. I spent many years in new york and san francisco where the skyline is industrial. At night the freeport looks really beautiful all lit up. Im buying as a place to live ... Read More
Considering buying a place in Birzebugga by pauljd70
Hi everyone, My wife and I are considering buying a place in Birzebugga, right on Pretty Bay. We have been living in Malta for about 2 years now and its great. We initially lived in St. Julians, but moved after a year because of how noisy and to ...
Thanks. The apt is a new construction rather than an older house. It is wholly owned by the present owner, and we have already looked into the existence of any other liens. The process of buying involving the Konvneju will also stipulate that the ... Read More
Considering buying a place in Birzebugga
Hi everyone, My wife and I are considering buying a place in Birzebugga, right on Pretty Bay. We have been living in Malta for about 2 years now and its great. We initially lived in St. Julians, but moved after a year because of how noisy and to ... Read More
ID cards etc. by GuestPoster566
How soon after landing in Malta can I obtain a Residency Certificate/ID Card please? I want to make sure I have that before taking out any long term home rental agreement as I want to make sure I don't fall foul of the discriminatory two tier energy ...
Thanks Toon. At this stage we dont know. We just know the main number which doesnt have a prefix.Im guessing that we will get an M though given that we are both citizens. I am a citizen from birth and my wife is naturalized through ... Read More
ID cards etc. by GuestPoster566
How soon after landing in Malta can I obtain a Residency Certificate/ID Card please? I want to make sure I have that before taking out any long term home rental agreement as I want to make sure I don't fall foul of the discriminatory two tier energy ...
Hi All, My wife and I are finally about to get to Malta. Arriving November. One quick question about the residency cert.. Both of us have Maltese citizenship and passports (via parents/grandparents/marriage) so getting an ID card is no problem.. ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
Interesting... Mobile s based on sing a smartphone with data and is based on 2 people nw I think of it do maybe 25 for 1. The electricity is based on an average. Using ac in the summer ratchets up the cost alot, and gas in the winter too. I tend to ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
Hi all, just to add my input. If you want a realistic impression of what you monthly ammountbin will be, I dd this and researched via family etc this year: Rent: 500 Cellphone 50 Elec 200 Groceries 400 Gas 30 Internet 50 Personal 400 Bus 28 So a ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Seyedo
Hi I am a single doctor and I've been offered a job in Malta and I am supposed to start work in July. I have some questions and I hope you guys can help me. My salary would be around 2000 euros. Is that enough to live comfortably and would I be ...
thanks! Im at the inlaws in phoenix at the moment. its been 100 plus degree everyday .. so beer drinking has been obligatory, with the bbq tonight Read More
Moving to Malta by Seyedo
Hi I am a single doctor and I've been offered a job in Malta and I am supposed to start work in July. I have some questions and I hope you guys can help me. My salary would be around 2000 euros. Is that enough to live comfortably and would I be ...
I agree in part with what your saying. Malta is a closed market in that the movement is much less liquid than what you see in the UK or where I am at the moment. the relative slow movement of the market is due to a number of factors as we all ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Seyedo
Hi I am a single doctor and I've been offered a job in Malta and I am supposed to start work in July. I have some questions and I hope you guys can help me. My salary would be around 2000 euros. Is that enough to live comfortably and would I be ...
Hey Guys, I wanted to weigh in (at the risk of a beating). I agree that house prices in Malta are artificially high, but thats always going to be the case in a closed market like Malta. The question isn't so much about the prices now, but rather ... Read More