Matt and Maria
@MovingToTheMed
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
145
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Marsaskala
Speaks English
Registration: 09 March 2014
Activity
Travelling with 3 dogs from UK to Malta by 559lkm
Hi, Please can anyone advise me? I want the best route to travel from the UK to Malta by driving. There will be my husband and myself and 3 dogs and we are going initially for 3 months and then hopefully to re-locate if we like being there. I would ...
Hi Lillilon, I am a friend of Lesley and she is no longer in Malta, returning to the UK a couple of months ago for a while. I haven't done the journey myself by ferry but understand the last leg from Sicily to Malta can cost quite a bit (as ... Read More
Tax Return for UK Expat - 2017
Hi everyone :) I became a resident (family member) in February 2017 and also applied for a tax number. I have earnt nothing and have brought into the country what I hope is less than the amount where you are obliged to pay tax. So, basically, I ... Read More
Moving to Malta in April 2016 by geoffandpenny2016
Hello My husband and I have bought a one way ticket to Malta. we fell in love with the island 2 years ago when our daughter got married there. We would be grateful for any advice on where you think the best place to live is and even jobs. I am a ...
Hi, This is a rough guide!!! North of island, more tourists. Middle, where the money is South, cheaper end, with less good roads, but getting better! We live in Marsascala (south) and love it. There are jobs but pay will be low. So is cost of ... Read More
Care Work by AnnieMe
How does it pay? What are the working conditions like in Malta for care workers?
Put it this way... I know an English Care Worker who just quit her job and went to work at Dog Sanctuary 'cos she couldn't take the bs anymore. And the pay isn't great. Still she is loving her new role! Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home? by MovingToTheMed
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ...
Thank you tearnet, for the link. Doesn't look promising. Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
Bit late to this party. Neighbour in ground floor apartment complained that her tiles were rising up off her floor, due to water coming in. Plus there was water coming through the roof of the under block garages. We did have a water leak, for ... Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home?
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Gee - thanks for this. No I didn't klnow. Thanks for the link - am getting hold of my accountant today! Read More
Window cleaning by Max and claire
Does any body know if people have there windows cleaned in Malta, has any one seen anyone operating a water fed pole to offices, shops, flats etc, is there a need for this type of business please reply regards Claire and max
Again, I agree - it should be a great idea but locals wash their own (if they want them clean) or it is part of a cleaners duties for those that have them. As others have said it is relatively easy to do. There are a number of commercial office ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
I know there is talk of abolishing it but I don't think it is current - and I've also heard a whisper that it might not happen for a while. But, we'll see. All the best with the move - the forum is a great source of info. Read More
Moving to Malta from Australia! would appreciate your advices! by Jess-Aus
Hi all! My partner (who is French) and I will be moving from Australia to Malta in October this year. I hold Maltese citizenship but have never lived there, in fact I have never lived in Europe, so I dare say it is going to be quite a shift! We ...
Hi, This site an excellent resource for helping with your move. In addition there is the Friends of Australia Association which might help. I have been trying to find a link for them but have only come up with this newspaper article However I have ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Figures look good - realistic (you'll probably find they are slightly lower but a good estimate). We reckon an average over the year of 120 Euro pm for Elec/Water and use little gas (maybe one 18.5 Euro) bottle every three months (for cooking ... Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
Great idea - very kind invitation. :) We have family over for Easter but as in Marsaskala would have walked across with our dog, Hannah (if welcome)? Maybe meet up another time - before it gets to hot to walk there and back? Hope it goes ... Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations? by MovingToTheMed
Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good ...
Great - I'm going to PM you redmik (again!!) thanks :) Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations?
Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good ... Read More