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8 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

mantasmo

I know you did not live here very long and it was 2.5 years ago but I think perhaps you are getting a little confused! RayLOL calm down Ray. :D I'm in Gozo right now actually. I meant that indoors can get very damp and therefore feel ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

mantasmo

Humid, poor insulation, expensive to heat. That would be my guess. Edit: in reply to GozoMo - hit the wrong button. Read More

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8 years ago
PaniBoy

Bank account Malta by PaniBoy

I'll be moving to Malta soon abc will need a bank account how easy is to open one, thanks in advance

mantasmo

Obviously my post will not help if, as your profile says, you want to move to Greece! RayWho cares what the profile says? His post clearly says "moving to Malta soon". Read More

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8 years ago
yandr

Bargaining the price by yandr

So, how negotiable are rental prices in Malta? My initial estimate is around 600 euros, but would I be able to take it down a notch? I am interested in areas around Valletta.

mantasmo

Most of the rents you'll see online are outdated. Definitely negotiable but only if overpriced. Most good rentals in those areas get rented out very quickly. Read More

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8 years ago
gerrymac

renting in gozo by gerrymac

i will be staying in gozo next January for 4 weeks to get a feel for the place where would you suggest to look for renting options

mantasmo

Victoria - central, practically all bus routes start/end there. Open year round so would definitely stay there in January. Read More

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8 years ago
philthebrit

Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit

A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...

mantasmo

Hmm, strange, just clicked and straight there, however, Facebay Gozo Properties To Let. RayThanks! I think it only works for you when you're logged in to your fb account. Edit: I get page unavailable. Apparently they have country restrictions ... Read More

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8 years ago
philthebrit

Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit

A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...

mantasmo

The site I keep an eye on is the FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/462254710588443/?ref=bookmarks which is basically properties on Gozo. RayLink doesn't work for me. Could you post the name of the page? Read More

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8 years ago
philthebrit

Is 1000 Euros enough for a single to live? How about a job? by philthebrit

A couple of questions 1) Say you rented a 1 bedroom flat in Malta for ? 350 euros/month, what is the minimum you could survive on. Would 1000 euros a month do for a single person, living a modest life style. 2) What would be the probability of ...

mantasmo

I have never had problems getting replies from frank salt, dhalia, gozo prime, look gozo, etc... prior to visiting. This is specifically for Gozo - Malta might be different. Ray: what "property site for Gozo" do you have in mind? Read More

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8 years ago
Dorieus

Documents for renting by Dorieus

Hiya all, I thought it would be front and centre, but I went back a few years and couldn't find any reference to the documents needed in order to rent a house or flat in Malta. My wife, being Brazilian, is a little worried about what they need ...

mantasmo

We needed our passports - our lettings agent made copies on the spot and that was it. Read More

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8 years ago
expat1973

High prices of rents in Malta by expat1973

Hi folks! There is one topic which bothers me lately in Malta, as probably most of expats here. Rent prices have gone up this year like crazy! Now I work also with (not only) real estates in Malta, so I am in position to help with this, but it is ...

mantasmo

It's logical, really. I mean, the rents in most of Europe are much higher.Except they're not. A high end 2 bed apartment is rarely > 1000/month in other cities whereas it seems to be the norm now in Malta (areas with easy commute to ... Read More

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8 years ago
DP4

what is this site for? by DP4

I thought the idea of this site was to help each other, give advice & help, meet new friends, but people are using it to complain about various subjects & moan.ive just bought a place in Malta& will be using the site for what it was ...

mantasmo

Pointing out the negatives is sharing information. When I search for info about a country I'm looking for both good & bad. This forum (Malta section in particular) has become a bit of a joke lately (sadly). I read some of the posts here ... Read More

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8 years ago
felinefine81

Thank you and goodbye by felinefine81

Hi I want to thank all the people who have provided advice and support over the last 9/10 months while my husband and I contemplated moving to Malta, planned our move and after we arrived. I think this is a brilliant site - no better way to get ...

mantasmo

Good luck with your next move! Read More

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8 years ago
Lusi888

Marsaskala for family with young child by Lusi888

Hello world! :) My name is Lucy- nice to meet you everybody! Me, my husband and our 3,5 yr old son are moving to Maraskala soon. 1.Can you tell me please, if I can find any school for my son teaching in English? 2. Where is the best area in ...

mantasmo

All schools in Malta teach in both Maltese and English at the same time. Unless you go private. Read More

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8 years ago
expat1973

High prices of rents in Malta by expat1973

Hi folks! There is one topic which bothers me lately in Malta, as probably most of expats here. Rent prices have gone up this year like crazy! Now I work also with (not only) real estates in Malta, so I am in position to help with this, but it is ...

mantasmo

A lot of professionals live in shared apartments these days. It used to be that you could get a decent flat in Malta for the price of a small room in London (about 600-700/month). Not any more. Read More

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8 years ago
felinefine81

Why did you move to Malta? by felinefine81

I'm interested to know what led to people moving to Malta. Interested from the perspective of what works best! Did you: a) Visit Malta several/many times, fall in love with it and then move here? If so are you retired or working? or b) Were ...

mantasmo

Since I moved here I've realised that I don't actually want to live in a hot country, I'd just like to live in a sunny country. Temperature isn't actually so important - it's more the lack of rain I like! In fact I think more ... Read More