Landlord answers my 10 questions - What do you think Expats? Should I sign? I sent him the questions and this is how he answered .....
The rent is either 550euro per month paid 1 month in advance or 500 euro per month payed 2 months in advance plus 75 euro per month deposit for water and electricity bills
1) Bills - Being charged (Water & Electricity) Are we on domestic or commercial rates? We are EU citizen and we are taking up residence.
Domestic Rates
2) Hidden extras for rent (Tax etc.) No or Yes?
No
3) Any parking restrictions. If so, how far is public transport and Mellieha town?
You can park the car next to the apartment and if you wish to use the public transport, the bus terminal is 3 min walk down the road
4) Is there a time switch on the water heaters or can you get one fitted do you have a separate water heater for the kitchen?
There are two water heaters one for the en suite and bathroom and another one in the kitchen.
5) TV, phone and internet connections what's available If not, Can one be fitted IN THIS AREA?
The cables for TV and phone are all done through the apartment, when you get to Malta you have to choose the provider and package you wish and within 2 days they come and connect everything
6) Any air con in the house?
There is one air con in the main bedroom
7) Does the rent include charges for communal costs for lighting, lift and maintenance, and regular cleaning?
The apartment is on the ground floor you do not need to use a lift or some light. So there are no charges for communal
8) Some of the beds in the apartment look cheap and frimizzy Can they be changed?
If you wish to change anything no problem for us but at your own cost.
9) If we like the place after 6 months, will you consider a 1-year extension?
Yes you can extend for 1 yr
10) If all the questions are answered, we will need pictures that are more detailed because we cannot view the physical house.
You have photos of every room, but if you like more i can send some more to you