Menu
Expat.com

What you expect for "Fully Furnished" ?

Last activity 15 February 2013 by cobradd

Post new topic

cobradd

Hi,
We are planning on coming out in April, finding and taking a long let (1 year) of a fully furnished property in Gozo.

The question is what would normally be included in the inventory as the more that should be included the less we have to ship?

Examples are: microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, land-line phone, crockery, pots and pans, beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, mops. I.e: all the bits and pieces that make the place liveable.

We are going to ship what we need out before we leave then drive down to Gozo, find a place for one month and then the long let but as we haven't seen it yet we don't know what we should normally and realistically expect to find
Cheers and thanks in advance

Tisha Joy

Well in my flat sadly there were no pots or pans, silverware or anything at all needed in the kitchen. But it is different in every place. Plus you can talk to your landlord and say what you want in it.

Toon

it is indeed different for every flat - but one word of advice if you cant see it ask for it...dont be afraid to ask - rentals are easy to find and the local landlords want your money...be bold and ask for what you want....and dont accept the first one you find - it is rare to get it right the first time so expect to make the odd mistake just consider damage limitation be wary of the smiley smiley overly friendly landlord (genuine ones do exist) and check everything and then check it again.... be choosy and be specific....further be very wary of the landlord billing trap. ask the question about the bills - are they at domestic or residential rates - will you be allowed to be named on the bills...also remember if its 0 rated (zero) or domestic you will be paying considerably more....if in doubt ask to see a recent bill if its refused or the question appears to be being dodged or the answer is vague...either by the landlords or the agent WALK AWAY...

matm911

cobradd wrote:

Examples are: microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, land-line phone, crockery, pots and pans, beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, mops.


If you already have these things, bring them.
We put the microwave, kettle, toaster and some pots, cutlery and other kitchen tool in a box and store them, because they were used, heavily used - and quite ... disgusting :-P
Same for some pillows and blankets ... we stored them and bought new ones.

This, of course, does not apply if you rent a appartment with new furniture and new kitchen utilities.

Toon

matm911 wrote:
cobradd wrote:

Examples are: microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, land-line phone, crockery, pots and pans, beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, mops.


If you already have these things, bring them.
We put the microwave, kettle, toaster and some pots, cutlery and other kitchen tool in a box and store them, because they were used, heavily used - and quite ... disgusting :-P
Same for some pillows and blankets ... we stored them and bought new ones.

This, of course, does not apply if you rent a appartment with new furniture and new kitchen utilities.



I agree - we boxed and stored much of what was supplied as theyre not exactly keen on spending their money when they dont have too.

the better quality properties tend to be looked after better and are usualy supplied with better quality equipment.

cobradd

Thanks - all very helpful - I'll bring essentials but request anything we think should be there - if the landlord says no then: walk away.
We are in no big rush so won't get pushed into anything.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Malta

All of Malta's guide articles