Dolby1980
MemberSouth African looking for information about Malta
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13 posts
About me
South African
Lives in Valletta, Il-Belt Valletta
Registration: 11 August 2019
Activity
Pension / Retirement
Hi ,Is there an age that is considered 'too' late to emigrate Netherlands as not enough time to build up any retirement ? If I have working 20 years remaining (ie I'm 45 when I land) - is one still able to retire, compared to someone that has worked ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I've been browsing a few jobs and learning a bit more on the costs - and whew, I'm not sure how a single person can make it nicely. I think the rent alone is often 50% of a net salary. The rest of the expenses (to me) don't seem ... Read More
Purchase / Rent Returns by Dolby1980
HI, Is there some type of ratio/returns of what rent one could expect, on a property price ? In South Africa, we average 8% per year of a property price as a return. So if I buy at R1,000,000, I'll expect between R6,000-R7,000.00 back on rent ...
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Just for fun: History of Malta by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of Malta. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Malta 2. What is ...
Oh - I'm not as good as thought I was, checking these questions without Google ;) 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Malta If natural, I'd go for the Blue Grotto, Coral Lagoon and Blue Lagoon. But I guess man made could be subjective ... Read More
Purchase / Rent Returns
HI, Is there some type of ratio/returns of what rent one could expect, on a property price ? In South Africa, we average 8% per year of a property price as a return. So if I buy at R1,000,000, I'll expect between R6,000-R7,000.00 back on rent ... Read More
Just for fun: History of Malta by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of Malta. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Malta 2. What is ...
Silly question by me - is there a quiz or survey link ? Read More
Homeloan / Interest Rate (Debit / Credit)
Just interested in how home loans work, in general ? In my country, we're looking an average of 20 years @ 12% interest rate. It is possible to go 25 or even 30 years, but on average people take it over 20 years. Is Malta the same or similar ... Read More
Life in Malta vs South Africa by Kennethsmall
Hello, Hello! Malta seems like a beautiful place. If anyone has the time and inclination, id really appreciate some assistance. Its time to look for an alternative country to live in. I don't really know where to begin. Websites and forums I ...
I've just returned from Malta ... I was lucky enough to get a passport which I collected while I was there. I also added on a Rome trip .... I much prefer Malta. I found Rome dirty, graffiti, over crowded , expensive and the Metro wasn't ... Read More
Greetings from South Africa by Dolby1980
Hi, I am born and bred in South Africa - although I'm keeping an eye out to possibly leave the country. My grandfather on my mothers side was born in Valletta in the early 1920s before moving to South Africa and setting up his life here. A ...
So just to add ... I've gone to and returned from Malta, with my passport :) I'm an EU citizen. I didn't have time to go into a bank, but as I don't live there (with an address) I don't think a bank would assist me with a bank ... Read More
Greetings from South Africa by Dolby1980
Hi, I am born and bred in South Africa - although I'm keeping an eye out to possibly leave the country. My grandfather on my mothers side was born in Valletta in the early 1920s before moving to South Africa and setting up his life here. A ...
Sorry - this is supposed to be in the introductions thread ... Read More
Foreigner Opening a Bank Account
I have received my citizenship last year and will be heading through to Valletta next month to hopefully get my EU passport. I've never been to Malta - but my grandfather/great-grandparents were all born there and via them, managed to become a ... Read More
Greetings from South Africa
Hi, I am born and bred in South Africa - although I'm keeping an eye out to possibly leave the country. My grandfather on my mothers side was born in Valletta in the early 1920s before moving to South Africa and setting up his life here. A ... Read More