Hi there,
I'm moving to Malta next month. I'm Irish, 29, self-employed - but I currently live in the UK.
I guess I have some questions based on some of the threads I've read here regarding accommodation and what it's like to live in Malta.
First, I read that it's best to avoid agents and not to rely on online advertisements, as they are frequently out of date. I'm planning to move to an AirBnB for my first month in order to sort out long-term accommodation. When I'm in my AirBnB, if I shouldn't use an agent or online ad, where is the best place(s) to find ad listings and to contact landlords direct? Also, am I being ambitious hoping to secure accommodation in my first month there? I'm not sure how strict landlords are when it comes to what documents / background checks they wish to undertake.
Also, my second question is related to the first, but concerns location. Many people complain that Malta is noisy, polluted and crowded with tourists. I was hoping to secure a place on the island that wasn't in the centre of all the tourist activity, but wouldn't mind staying in a place that is modestly visited by tourism - compared to say, Valletta. So not too busy, but sufficiently relaxed.
My accommodation budget is €750 per month approx. - in case this impacts on location etc.
Any help is much appreciated. I'm trying to research as much as possible before I make the move.
Thanks!!!