jphu
English expat in Malta
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English
Lives in Bugibba, Saint Paul's Bay
Registration: 25 January 2012
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holliday rentals by billboy
hello all my wife and i are thinking of getting a small property inthe med and malta is on the option list so we are comming for 1 week in july to look and see if it is a viable option especially as english is a very much used language.. so we ...
Take care the winters are getting longer, colder and wetter. Buildings tend to be drafty and difficult to heat in winter. Most people are huddled around calor gas fires ( not very healthy). Read More
Self drive van from the UK? by Tommy80
Hi We are moving to Malta at the end of April and are wanting to hire a van one way from London to Malta if possible. Does anyone know of any self drive van companies I could do this with? Thanks in advance
Hi Think about shipping. We shipped 3 .5cu m from Liverpool to Malta for to door. I took 2 weeks. The guys collected all the items loose took them to a warehouse and palleted them. Total price GBP2000 Read More
Uk citizens receiving a state pension applying for RHA by johnny1126
Is there anyone here who has applied for either the RHA card or submitted a S1 form in Malta since Christmas and if so what was your experience. If you already have a S 1 agreement don’t respond you will find out when it expires next. ...
I would also be interested. Read More
UK nationals retirement/residency in Malta by jphu
Unable to find route to residency and health care. Joint retirement income 40k/year. Always end up being told to either transfer healthcare from UK using S1 or take out private healthcare before formal residency can be considered/completed. Is there ...
I am renting in Malta but spend most of my time in the UK and Ireland. I indicated based in Malta for this website. Read More
UK nationals retirement/residency in Malta
Unable to find route to residency and health care. Joint retirement income 40k/year. Always end up being told to either transfer healthcare from UK using S1 or take out private healthcare before formal residency can be considered/completed. Is there ... Read More
Manchester family moving for 2019 by Kate19831
Hello just some info really me my husband and my baby are coming to Malta 2019 and was looking at where is best to rent over there ? Any tips or advice please much appreciated thanks Kate
Sounds like it is problem solved. Remember there are a few cold days Jan to March. Bring some jumpers and coats. Heating can be a problem most rely on gas heaters problem is the buildings are not well insulated so worst case maybe sitting indoors ... Read More
Manchester family moving for 2019 by Kate19831
Hello just some info really me my husband and my baby are coming to Malta 2019 and was looking at where is best to rent over there ? Any tips or advice please much appreciated thanks Kate
Define your lifestyle and what you want remember to factor in travel to work time along with budget for rent. We are retired and St Paul's Bay was for us since we love outdoors and a beach. Travel everywhere by bus. When we first arrived rented ... Read More
Bathroom power outlets by niccarey
Doing some bathroom renovations. There is already a washing machine in the bathroom but I want to add a vanity unit for my wife with power outlets (hair dryers and stuff). builder says power in bathrooms not allowed in Malta. i said what about using ...
Yes you can assuming you can use UK regs see below for conditions https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/53/section-701/index.cfm Read More
Bathroom power outlets by niccarey
Doing some bathroom renovations. There is already a washing machine in the bathroom but I want to add a vanity unit for my wife with power outlets (hair dryers and stuff). builder says power in bathrooms not allowed in Malta. i said what about using ...
Assuming Malta follows UK regs. Sorry you are out of date. 17th Ed iee permits a socket outlet so long as it is 3m from zone 1 and an RCD is fitted https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/53/section-701/index.cfm Read More
state pension UK/malta by gavherb
Im currently working in malta do i still need to pay Uk National insurance to still receive my state pension when i come to retirement age ? someone told me i have to pay UK national Insurance but i have also been told the malta National insurance ...
Hi I kept paying my class 3 UK stamp when working overseas. Moved to Ireland and paid Irish self employed PRSI (pension) for 10 years. Now have full UK pension and full UK pension. Maybe possible with UK/Malta pensions?? Read More
Garage Share Bugibba by Filale
Good morning to all, I'm going to ship my motorcycle in the next weeks. I would like to know if there is someone interested to share his garage. I need a small place where to put my motorcycle but I don't want to rent an entire garage for ...
Yes Read More
Garage Share Bugibba by Filale
Good morning to all, I'm going to ship my motorcycle in the next weeks. I would like to know if there is someone interested to share his garage. I need a small place where to put my motorcycle but I don't want to rent an entire garage for ...
Hi I am looking for a space to store a 3m dinghy. Maybe we could rent together? Thanks Read More
Yacht/ boat by jphu
Looking to buy/share 16ft (up to) sail boat in the St Pauls area? Age 65 from the UK have RYA qualifications.
Hi Bhavna Will do Thanks Read More
Yacht/ boat by jphu
Looking to buy/share 16ft (up to) sail boat in the St Pauls area? Age 65 from the UK have RYA qualifications.
Sorry no just in the med Read More
Yacht/ boat
Looking to buy/share 16ft (up to) sail boat in the St Pauls area? Age 65 from the UK have RYA qualifications. Read More