janagn
Scottish citizen
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Rabat
Speaks Greek, English
Registration: 02 July 2012
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
Thank you for stating the obvious and realising that your initial response was out of context. I would also sugget to stop assume what other think and speak for yourself :) Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
Being a pentioner is not related to age. Rather it is a life style. Relax and take things less peronally, I am not referring to you ;) Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
Of coure there is always the option not to come to Malta and save yourself from finding out what a bad idea this is (unless if you are a pentioner) Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
Just checked the legal notice, and the bit I quoted is verbatim from that.As I said yesterday this is not UK or North Europe. This law has to be implemented by low paid, usually misinformed and unlikely to have been through training public servants ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
If I tell you that they don't care what you say will you consider it again as a patronising act? Listen mate, my lawyer and the human resources of the company I work for have been trying for the past 8 hours to make sense of it. I do appreciate your ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
They require an employment contact I believeNo they politely turned it down. They want a proper BLUE with patters ETC signed work permit and they don't take a word for this. Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
My latest contact with ADT is that I can apply there for 1 year tax exemption and not to the ministry of finance for an indefinite one since I am still on a contract. That means that I can get one exemption till August 2013. However, they require a ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Apart from Greece :-):thanks:I am sure that if you had the faintest historical knowledge other than the one History Channel provides, you wouldn't enjoy living in the Athenian Democracy of 5BC. Nevertheless this democracy lasted for 100 years. ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
I am quite ca[able my friend fo undertsnading engloish - i suggest you re-read it - sorry but you are wrong...i got my id card within one week of application and my residency within 4 weeks - and my friend got his two months ago and it took him one ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Not in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be joking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:This will lead us nowhere... Can only return to my initial argument, one's bad experiences is another's paradise. For me UK has been the most open welcoming and ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Oh FFS! This happens all over the world!! :lol:I will not try to persuade you for the opposite. I can only commit that positively and categorically it happens to a lesser extend (and in my case not at all) to UK. Or at least you don't have to ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
On thing I have found when speaking with many Maltese people in English is that they can present as being a bit brusque and aggressive.For one more time you interpret me wrong. Welcome back to the discussion. When I say "Instructed" I mean FROM the ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
no not really - Putting aside the arguments of legality and discrimination issues previously mentioned and already discussed elsewhere - I think its currently quite clear in that a person can stay here for three months without having an id card, ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Janagn - with respect why would you trust a person you do not know....?Don't know mate. I didn't do it but once I found out from my friend I realized that I was about to do it as well. If you had ever lived in Norway and Sweden for example you would ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
It's not us seeing things as black-white.As before this is how I get it. Using the "take it or leave it" argument does not help. Anyhow, I do have a list of nice things but that was not the topic but here it is just for the completion of the ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
We agree, although you think we are in a different wavelength. We totally agree. My only argument is that I had positive intentions from day one and had no plan to google or search for "negative vibes". However and since I do care about the debate ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Ahhh the ever lasting bulling argument "If you don't like it why do you stay". Ever so secular simplistic to its consumption, but powerful and full of hidden totalitarian fascism. Of course to the black-white, good and bad, feminism-antifeminism ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Janagn - you might have not heard of it before, but there is something called 'tone' in the way one expresses oneself in the written word. Look it up sometime. The 'tone' in which you write is what offends, not the content. My 3 cents worth ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
or as some locals like to express it "if you don't like it how it is, f**k off back to your own country"Yes, I love this approach. You cannot fight it but you can definitely appreciate it. Especially when you don't step in horse and dog shit when ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
The island or its social habits does not belong to anybodyMost of the Maltese citizens would disagree on that oneOf us of course... of us.... of those that are defined as expats... of those that participate in the forum as new-comers, old comers. ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
Good, now we are talking. No more cents :P Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
I didnt imply anything my friend - it is a FACTI hope it is not the moon but everybody seems to be sensitive today. Maybe it is the written form of chat. I didn't use the word 'imply' with any negative meaning. Just pointed out that it was not clear ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
"Why don't you use your a/c in dehumidifier mode? It should be more efficient?" different roomsSorry for been persistent but I try to get to the bottom of it. So you say that if you had a/c in every room you would use them in dehumidifier mode. What ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
its on all day, but on low, so maybe only using power 25% of the time, so you are about right, maybe lower as for many months it doesn't come on hardly at all. So 1-2 units a day Lower humidity means feel comfortable at a lower air tempWhy don't ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
its on all day, but on low, so maybe only using power 25% of the timeThis is how I am using it as well. I am mostly worrying though for the a/c. These days we switch them on at 7pm and off 7 hours letter + 3 hours in the morning. That gives 10 ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
In rough terms, we use 12 units a day on av = € 750 ish, plus 20 gas bottles a year = € 300 = € 1150 - call it € 100 a month = about £ 85 a monthI assume 1 unit you mean 1 KWh. So, if your dehumidifier is 260W and you work it on min all day all year ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
I am not running a feminism class here. What I said is that SHE WAS NOT USED, SHE DIDN'T CHECK. Also any mention on not working woman does not touch anything more than the fact that the house is in use 24/7 and not empty 8 hour per day as in my case ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
What's 'wrong' with a wife checking utility bills! The days of the 'little woman' not being capable went out in the last century...... Have always been aware of our monthly usage, particularly in cold weather even while having a 'high powered' job ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
" The combined bill hardly goes more than £150 per month" - mine in Gozo averages far less than that.I think this is the most valuable feedback in today's discussion because it touches the essence of living conditions and an individuals' acceptance ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
"As i said, you don't notice it in UK as it is not 0.17 per KWh" - I thought the cost of electricity in the UK was very close to this ?Depends on the tariff, how much gas you are using, the houses are more energy efficient because of the cold ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
quite right ........if they were ignorant of this in Malta, they would have been equally ignorant of it in the UK.As i said, you don't notice it in UK as it is not 0.17 per KWh and the houses are more energy efficient. Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
[ His wife most probably had not graduated from Electrical Engineering and had no clue that 2.1KW * 4 radiators * 10 hours = 84KWh per day! * 30 = 2520 KWh per month * 7 months (out of the 18) = 17640KWH! * 0.17cent (minimum) = 3000 euros.if she was ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
A bit patronising I think,Not at all, didn't imply anything else other than limited time and extreme work load.... sorry that you took it like this Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
One reason why websites like this are so valuable - knowledge is powerMy friend yesterday was hit with a 6000 euros bill after 18 months in Malta.What was he running on his electricity!!!!!! Did he not check his bills monthly? Caveat Emptor.You are ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
One reason why websites like this are so valuable - knowledge is powerHowever this knowledge comes too late for some people. My friend yesterday was hit with a 6000 euros bill after 18 months in Malta. Me after 3 months I am considering very ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
It can be either under your name or the landlords name and still get the lower rates. In my case I'm an owner occupier, but I know loads of foreigners who rent and get the lower rates - in most cases the bill is in the landlords name, but they are ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
I have an A card, and pay the lower rates. Do you have a residency certificate, as that is what proves you are a resident of Malta, not having an ID cardExactly my point. Yes the residency certificate is about to be issued. But please be more ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off by janagn
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ...
The bill can still belong to the landlord with you and your family named as registered consumers on HIS account,..Thank you for this. I am sure you will agree however that this is a pointless exercise. Why would a landlord would prefer to keep his ... Read More
Elec. bill:Corrupted citizens fuel a corrupted system that rips us off
Morning, after my car fight (that I hope is about to end with a positive result... more in the appropriate topic) I am about to start my (Enema)lta fight... I did an extensive research and here is the debunking of the numero uno myth that fuel the ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
So its not really a exemption more a deferment? i mean unless you grind it and eat it that is. You have to either sell it, scrap it, or export it. Suddenly bringing my car isn't such a great idea.Well it is and it is not. Providing that cars are ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
No, there is no time limit. You will have to pay eventually. TerrySo its not really a exemption more a deferment? i mean unless you grind it and eat it that is. You have to either sell it, scrap it, or export it. Suddenly bringing my car isn't ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
A simple yes/no is always tricky, but in general terms 2b. If you go over 20 days you get no exemption and possibly a penalty. - not necesarilyYou confuse me again... Not necessarily "The Penalty" or "the Exemption?" Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
that website has got several things wrongOK, so let me then understand the sequence in order to recap: 1. The moment you start working here you become resident 2. The moment you become resident you cannot drive a car with foreign plates for more ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
"my probation period at work " - ah - only residents are allowed to work in MaltaSo this makes me automatically a resident I guess?by definitionNot sure if iterpret the text correctly but acdording to this [moderated: link removed as requested] I ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
"my probation period at work " - ah - only residents are allowed to work in MaltaSo this makes me automatically a resident I guess? Because according to this [moderated: link removed as requested]I need six months to become. Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
"At present I cannot even get an electricity bill under my name because of "not being resident" - do you have a residency certificate ?No I don't. What is this? Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
I think there is an important point to be answered also. What exactly is my status in Malta? The question may seem silly but, providing that my probation period at work is 9 months and after this my contract will last for another 15 months, isn't ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
We went through this process when we moved from France, lots of paperwork bank statements etc. Is it worth it, NO, you finish up with a car that you eventualy will have to pay the import duty on anyway. You can't sell it , transfer it, give it away, ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
under their interpretation yes, but I'd say its a very harsh interpretation, and worth considering an appeal. There are loads of people who have done the same (or similar) as you, and yet not heard anyone else getting a ruling like thisWhen you ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
The big issue here is when you became resident - you are claiming you were first a tourist, and then became a resident (without leaving). They are claiming you had the intention of being a resident ever since you arrived, and so were never a ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
I think it needs a layer for the following reasons: 1. Read the application form: VEH 07 The short guidelines state: A vehicle is to be declared for exemption not earlier than two months before the date on which applicant becomes normally resident ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
..that doesn't sound right - just because you have a house rent contract doesn't mean you are resident - I know loads of foreigners who rent a place for years on end, but only use it for the odd month here and there, and are clearly touristsMy ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars by janagn
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ...
"because there seems to be a new rule stating that you can apply for tax exemption within the first 30 days of car arrival!!!" "The fact is that the moment you let any hint about residency, your car is considered imported and the 30 days count down ... Read More
Car Tax exemption for imported cars
Hello all, Just need to share my story with the rest in case that nobody will have to go through what I am currently going. The story acts as a "question" also in case that anybody has any advice or idea. So we drove with out UK registered car in ... Read More
Opinons about St' Catherine's school by janagn
Hello, we visited today the above school for our two kids and we got a very good impression. Are there any opinions/experiences from this institution? Also, it is apparent from the paperwork that the tax reduction should someone send kids to ...
So in my case we have two kids, one kinder one primary = 2900. So I am going to be taxed on 33K - 2900 = 3100 which as you said is nowhere near the total amount of fees but it is close enough to saving around 80% of one kid's fees. Thank you ... Read More
Opinons about St' Catherine's school by janagn
Hello, we visited today the above school for our two kids and we got a very good impression. Are there any opinions/experiences from this institution? Also, it is apparent from the paperwork that the tax reduction should someone send kids to ...
Hi Ricky, according to the St' Catherine's papers the TAX rebate is: 1. Kinder level: 1300 per student per annum 2. Primary level: 1600 per student per annum. 3. Secondary level: 2300 per student per annum. That makes me think that if you have 2 ... Read More
Opinons about St' Catherine's school
Hello, we visited today the above school for our two kids and we got a very good impression. Are there any opinions/experiences from this institution? Also, it is apparent from the paperwork that the tax reduction should someone send kids to ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
this has been going on here for years and years....This is the trap of the financial crisis and the illusion Med people live in. It has been going on for years and years while they had their own currency and they could devaluate it once the s...t ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
yes thats what i think too.....sorry about that but hey this is malta and its par for the course....that doesnt of course make it right and i certanly dont condone it.I just hope that after 5 years they will not be under extreme public deficit as I ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
Contrary to others opinions my opinion for what its worth I still think you were ripped off. Fortunately not too heavily.As I was in hurry I had to relay on my landlord to get this organized. So I am not really sure where he got these guys but this ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
Hi toonarmy9752, on the basis of your calculations I was ripped off but the other people here think that I was not. If majority is right than hourly rate must be 50+ euros and not 10. Thus your landlord should have paid around 500 only for labor. In ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
Hi toonarmy9752, it seems that 4 to 5 hours is a reasonable amount of time considering that they did mine in 2/2.5 hours. May I ask how much did you pay? If my estimate is correct and according to what the other guys sais, you should have paid ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
Hi Ricky, the unit was already in the house waiting to be installed. Thus the price quoted was only for the installation as described by john2011 i.e copper pipes, drain pipes chased in the wall as well as to top it up with gas. So you think it was ... Read More
Installing an air condition...
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ... Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
Hi can anyone tell me why all you people want to live in malta? I have read so many post and most of them seem to be negative. What i cant understand is why young families are opting to live in a country that has no future for their kids. I live in ... Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
OK, just a quick update for everybody's info. As I said we were looking something with a garden, a balcony if possible in a detached or semidetached structure. Priorities were (list of importance): 1. Kids area to play (aka garden) 2. House if ... Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
Janagn, Malta is a small rock island and everything is built simple, sometimes, so much simple that quality of construction doesn't meet european standards. Yes there is rubbish everywhere, almost no place for a good hike. Summers are terribly hot ... Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
Thank you Ricky.... the quest continues today as well :P Yiannis Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
Hi and thank you for the answers. Well first we have not move technically yet. It is my wife looking for accommodation right now so we are in a sense "investigating" the situation. In fact the first time we visited the island back in March I sensed ... Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ... 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 ...
Building and mortgages are driven by cheap money. The typical mortgage rate is fixed for a few years and then flexible. As long as the rates are low it will work for many buyers but when the rates finally rise, and they will, what will happen then ? ... 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 ...
Thank you Ricky, Good to hear these news. I am not planning to embark in luxury life or anything like this. Just a tranquil life under the sun. The advice about buying property is also a good one. I was not planning to anyway for the next 2 or 3 ... 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 ...
Hello, I was reluctant to post salary figures on the forum but since someone was brave enough (thank you Doc) I will do it as well hoping to get some indication as to what I am up against. So I was offered a job in Malta in a software company for ... Read More
Relocating to Malta end of Summer 2012
Hello, My wife, me and our two kids are moving to Malta by the end of the Summer. We have both been offered jobs and we hope for a smooth ride. We are mainly concerned about the cost of life and any possible financial troubles the country may run ... Read More