Is Gozo a realistic goal for me?

MEmma New member

4POSTS

10 years ago

Hello all

I spent a couple of weeks in Malta and am now looking to escape the rat-race at last. I'm 55, could afford to buy something for about 拢160k and have portable internet-based work that would pay about 拢3000 a month.

I'd love to live on Gozo (or so I think).. preferably with a patch of land. Stable and fast internet is absolutely essential. I've tried to contact a few estate agents but haven't had any luck in getting a reply.

Any advice would be very appreciated. (I am a UK citizen)

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GozoMo Malta Expert

2212POSTS

10 years ago

Chances of finding a property on Gozo with land and stable are practically nil.聽 Anyway it
would be advisable to rent before buying in case it doesn 't work out.聽 Majority of properties
have if you are lucky a back yard or small garden.

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GozoMo Malta Expert

2212POSTS

10 years ago

Forgot to mention internet here is very good, better than we had in the UK.

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robpw2 ViP

1574POSTS

10 years ago

I agree you really need to rent for 6-12 months before buying to get the lie of the land etc -
Don't rush into buying beacause it's often hard to sell if things don't work out

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MEmma New member

4POSTS

10 years ago

That makes loads of sense.

Any trusted agents out there that you can point out to me (or PM). I'm not feeling it on the websites if you know what I mean.

iainandgabbi Active member

52POSTS

10 years ago

There are quite a few good agents but even the best tend to exaggerate when consulting from a distance. Much better to be here and deal direct or wait for PM's from people on this Blog. There is a local FB Group page called GOZONE where group members are very helpful in matters of this kind.

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GozoMo Malta Expert

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10 years ago

As regards agents you need to be here in person, there are some good ones on Gozo, we have used Charles Salt for two letting, also as mentioned many times the majority of property advertised
are not actually abailable, do you know Gozo?

MEmma New member

4POSTS

10 years ago

I think I have a pretty good understanding of Gozo and how it fits together. I probably did not spend enough time there to understand the different characters that places have.

I'm very interested in Neolithic archaeology and sole pursuits - not much of a party animal. Total anorak if you will

socialwhirl Serial expat

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10 years ago

Its true most agents, as well as other businesses in Malta, like to deal face to face, and you don't get great response from afar. Its just how things are

Many people come over for a few days about a month before moving to find a place to rent, once you're here you should find somewhere, then you give yourself 6-12 months find the right place to buy :-)

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