Darryl
@Darrylmartin
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Mellieha
Speaks English/ bit of everything
Registration: 14 October 2014
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Exchanging UK driving license for a Maltese license by Maria00091
Hello, I'm after some information if any one can help, my full clean UK driving license has to be exchanged due to work here in Malta. How long does this process take? Can I speed it up? What correspondence do they have with the DVLA can I ...
Ok so I have just got my maltese licence.. Here are the steps... In malta not Gozo 1. Need a passport photo 2. Go to transport malta floriana (hall C) 3. Ask for driving licence exchange form 4. Fill out form attaching photo.. They will give you ... Read More
Exchanging UK driving license for a Maltese license by Maria00091
Hello, I'm after some information if any one can help, my full clean UK driving license has to be exchanged due to work here in Malta. How long does this process take? Can I speed it up? What correspondence do they have with the DVLA can I ...
How do they know that you have been living in malta for 185 days?.... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi guys, just wanted to add that obliviously if you can go private with a contract then do so, don't forget to check everything when you move in! Plug sockets! Light switches ! If you have a roof check for patch ups! Cracks etc.... Very common ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi Darryl Me and my husband are going out to malta at the end of march to sort a property to rent. I looked for JPD but could only find a facebook page. Do you have contact details for them. We are looking to rent in Xemxija. Thanks HelenHiya, ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Totally agree red... It's just the stress and arguement I will find myself in with her... She is a pain As it is lol! let alone putting that to her.... As I said before my bill is only €44 for electric and water... Which is for 3 weeks,So ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Thats domestic rate and you will pay heavily for it - 30-65% more "its not how its done" - - - - means " we do it this way so i can evade tax and you will pay more but you can afford it"And surly I have some power over her? ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
It's not just the foreigner that has to do this so it is not discriminatory.I know maltese have to do this to but at least it's easier for them to do deal with, and I'm sure maltese to maltese would work something out? All the Arms lady ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
If you report her you will invite a whole heap of trouble. Why? Because you will probably be accused as a co-conspirator in her evasion. Maltese law is illogical in many cases and very biased against non Malta citizens. Try this; point out to her ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
believe me if she knows people (as illegal as it may be) that wont be too hard - if they can get to your salary they can get to the bank account tied to it all am saying is that you must be careful.....Ok, well she does not even no where I work ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Thats domestic rate and you will pay heavily for it - 30-65% more "its not how its done" - - - - means " we do it this way so i can evade tax and you will pay more but you can afford it"And surly I have some power over her? ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Be careful in not paying the rent thats due - as she may decide to use the other weapon in her arsenal - the garnishee order - to freeze your bank account and salary... and they dont need much proof for that if any at all....if she did that you ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Ooops! Landlady could well be above board and acting in your best interests but who chose not to take the advice.................... 27 Check out how the bills for utilities will be presented to you. 28 Make sure you are named on the bills ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
non residential is expensive as is domestic - ask to see the real two page bill from arms - in the top right of the bill you will see scheme - Residential = 0 is the more expensive tariff.. ie domestic - Residential greater than 0 is fine. be very ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Hi peeps, could someone tell me what T3 means when clicking through the options on the electric mtr? Trying to find out what tariff I'm on.... Been on Arms limited site.. To check out calculator... But there is Non residential and residential ... Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Thanks rob and toon for you info very helpful :D Read More