Terence Riley
@Terry4646
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Xemxija
Speaks English
Registration: 14 July 2014
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Why how many Landlords have you dealt with Mikesage because I have dealt with about two dozen trying to get good deals and that includes property agents. Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Well you have got to be honest about the situation haven't you Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Rents are going through the roof in Malta. Maltese Landlords Very Very Greedy would not recommend coming here now. I have been told that Gozo is much much cheaper to live Read More
Moving to Malta by GuestPoster35
Hello all (or to anyone reading this)!!!..phil here in uk and moving with my gf hopefully next year.buisy readying the house for sale as I write this (break from new bathroom going in lol)... I'm a gas engineer and plumber,crane opp now and ...
If I were you olly olly I wouldn't contemplate selling your house. If I were you come here and spend a few months here first and weigh up the situation first then you can make a decision Read More
Malta/Gozo get togeter for expats in March 2017 by Denis&Amy
Hi, My husband & I are visiting Gozo 3/2-2/9 with the prupose of seeing if we want to retire there. I am American my husband is British. Anyone interseted in an expat get together??? Would love to meet expats.
This would be a great idea. We are currently living in Malta but we would like some insight into living in Gozo where we are thinking about moving to Terry Read More
Form H by Adamazin
Hi Everyone, I know this topic has been covered in various posts but I'm not 100% clear on what this does. I have read that a lot of landlords wont sign the form and if they don't I would have to pay the previous tenants water ...
Thanks for your speedy reply Ray I appreciate that Terry Read More
Form H by Adamazin
Hi Everyone, I know this topic has been covered in various posts but I'm not 100% clear on what this does. I have read that a lot of landlords wont sign the form and if they don't I would have to pay the previous tenants water ...
I may seem a a bit naive here but what is the position on 'H' Form and the 'F' Form, I am getting a bit confused now. We are a Married Couple and very soon moving into a different apartment so therefore we assume that we should be ... Read More
Higher rent in new conract, is this fair? by illerill
Hi, I've been living in a really nice penthouse in Sliema for 1陆 years now. The rent started at 750鈧� and was then bumped up to 800鈧� on a new contract 6 months ago. I agreed to this without any questioning. It is however now ...
Fionn, Thankyou for your quick reply to my query, Terry Read More
Higher rent in new conract, is this fair? by illerill
Hi, I've been living in a really nice penthouse in Sliema for 1陆 years now. The rent started at 750鈧� and was then bumped up to 800鈧� on a new contract 6 months ago. I agreed to this without any questioning. It is however now ...
Does anyone know on here who is responsible for common parts i.e. Lift, Lift Maintenance, Cleaning Stairwells etc is it Tenants or Landlords responsibility because with our present Landlord we get charged for this monthly. Terry Read More
How do you bank? by Michellegreen
Sorry to ask but what are people doing regarding every day banking? Have been in BOV, Banif and HSBC and been given a long list of required paperwork even including a police conduct report! And to be working. Other people who I have spoken with ...
No but I will will look at them Ray. Another I came across was Smart Currency exchange.com Read More
How do you bank? by Michellegreen
Sorry to ask but what are people doing regarding every day banking? Have been in BOV, Banif and HSBC and been given a long list of required paperwork even including a police conduct report! And to be working. Other people who I have spoken with ...
I have found that IMS FX to be the best company for transferring currency from a UK Bank with no fee and the best exchange rates I could find and I have tried quite a few including these mentioned on here Read More
Still worried about possible uk exit from eu by Julie2016
We are planning to come to Malta in October but I am still worried that we may leave it to late if the uk exits the eu. I don't want to give up everything at home to find we can't stay in Malta under terms currently existing for eu ...
Because I am retired and living in Malta and have chosen to have my State Pension paid into my U.K. Bank. Will my State Pension be effected if we leave the E.U. i.e. will I still get my rise at the beginning of April every year. ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
Tubseytel. Read my earlier post from the 11th. February. Terry Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
I don't now need a car any longer to travel the Island. My kids and grandkids are all grown people now and that is why I say as far as my Wife and I are concerned it wont be missed with the large volume of traffic on the roads and lack of ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
Tom. Why is it worth chancing when anyone has had to experience what I have. Like you say you can get in touch with different people at Transport Malta and they all have different opinions and views on rules and regulations, the man I saw was the ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
Tom. My car was worth around 拢4000 in the UK. What I have said in my post was factual. I actually arranged to meet a man named John Bilocca who is one of the top people in Transport Malta, the meeting was arranged through a government person ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
Yes Terry I am a Resident. And it may well be the Registration Fee and not a Tax. I never mentioned Import Tax. I just mentioned Tax. I just got the wording incorrect. But it is still a Bloody Rip Off Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
As I mentioned in an earlier post, last month I think. A 30 day permit will be required for imported vehicles to drive in Malta as from January 1st 2016. Transport Malta have warned that vehicles without this permit will be towed away and ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
The answer to your question Alfie97AA is a definate NO! Read More
buying a car by J.black5
Hi folks, I'm planning to buy a car I viewed recently, it's a private sale, does anybody know if there would any problems doing this as I have only been in Malta 1 week now, as yet I'm still looking for work, so don't have my ...
A 30 day permit will be required for imported used vehicles to drive in Malta as from Friday 1st January.2016. Anyone without this permit will be towed away and loose the vehicle. The permit in the form of a licence disk affixed to the windscreen ... Read More
Residential / Domestic / Non Residential Bills by Terry4646
Hi Everyone. I am wondering if anyone can help me on this one and give my Wife and I some advice on this matter . We rented a property in Xemxija on 11.11.2014. We asked the landlady to fill in her portion of the 'H' Form when we moved in ...
This is not the question I am asking. I am asking is the landlady is correct in what she has done. The money is not the point although if she had 10 x residents and she did this to each one she would gain E730 every 3 x months. If I owed her E73 she ... Read More
Residential / Domestic / Non Residential Bills
Hi Everyone. I am wondering if anyone can help me on this one and give my Wife and I some advice on this matter . We rented a property in Xemxija on 11.11.2014. We asked the landlady to fill in her portion of the 'H' Form when we moved in ... Read More
Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. 鈧�16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge 鈧�2.20 to 2.90
The price that I paid at the Beachaven Rob was for a can. The other prices I quoted in Bugibba and St. Pauls are for a can or a bottle Read More
Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. 鈧�16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge 鈧�2.20 to 2.90
There are many bars in Bugibba & St.Pauls Bay that are only charging 1.20, 1.30 ,1.40 no more for Skol and 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, 2.00 for Cisk. As far as the Beachaven is concerned I got charged that amount 4.00 for Cisk when I first came to live ... Read More
Where to buy household appliances? by mayn
Hi everyone! I moved in recently and I was wondering where can I buy household appliances-- you know blenders, kettles and that kind of things--, for a reasonable price. I live in Sliema and I know a local shop where to buy them, but I find them ...
There is always JB Stores in Fgura, San Gwann, St.Pauls Bay and Hamrun they sell mostly everthing and reasonable and of course on the cheaper side Tallera Read More
Bus passes for tourists/future expats by robpw2
hey all if your intending to start a new life in malta may i strongly suggest you apply for a https://www.tallinja.com before arrival they have updated the website so you should be able to apply from home with password and get it delivered ...
Rob, I don't mean to sound antagonistic but I received a reply from Evans Building Offices about 5 weeks ago telling me that I had filled my application wrong and I was rejected. It turned out that they sent forms back to me telling me that I ... Read More
Bus passes for tourists/future expats by robpw2
hey all if your intending to start a new life in malta may i strongly suggest you apply for a https://www.tallinja.com before arrival they have updated the website so you should be able to apply from home with password and get it delivered ...
I have been to Evan Building on numerous occasions i.e. 6 / 8 times without success. I have tried to phone the 3 available telephone numbers at Evans Building every day Monday to Friday for the last 3 / 4 months. I have sent several emails to to ... Read More
Bus passes for tourists/future expats by robpw2
hey all if your intending to start a new life in malta may i strongly suggest you apply for a https://www.tallinja.com before arrival they have updated the website so you should be able to apply from home with password and get it delivered ...
Don' beleive what they tell you. I have been waiting for my Eresidency I.D. Card now since 05.January. 2015 Read More
GOZO ACCOMODATION
We are thinking of moving to Gozo when our 12 month contract is up at the end of October. Has anyone got any comments good or bad about Gozo and if good ones where do you recommend to live on the island. And can anyone recommend a good landlord or ... Read More
Loud noises by Annetysonburke
What is all the loud banging noises that we can hear from St. Paul's bay?
I have lived in Xemxija with my Wife since December. 2014. and we have been experiencing noise since we moved here. There has been building work on two particularf flats and the noises start at around 0600hrs every morning including Sundays with a ... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
Regarding Residency and applying for Exemption of a Imported U.K. Vehicle. I have not yet received my eResidency I.D. Card has yet. Does this mean I am not a Resident until I receive this Card. And am I ok to apply for Exemption has soon as I ... Read More
RESIDENCY CARD! by btttldmr
Hi everyone any idea how long take get residency card(minimum i have read it says few weeks) wife EU husband non EU citizen ?
I have been waiting for mine since January. 5th. 2015. which is 16 weeks so I wouldn't bank on getting it before then despite what people on here are telling you about receiving it within 5/6 weeks. The people at Evans Building told me it would ... Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Thanks for the Advice Toon Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Thank You Slanted, We are going to try and have it out tomorrow with her. We will let you know of the outcome. Thanks Terry Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Further to my last post I originally did ask the landlord to complete her section on the H form when we paid our first rent in January but she told us it wasn't necessary. Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Thank You for your quick reply. This landlord has got us down as non residential and 0 persons registered. So you are saying that we could be Domestic or Commercial which is an higher tariff. We are confused which should we be on and do you think ... Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
I would be obliged if anyone could please give me advice on Utility Bills. My wife and I have been living in Malta since 11.December.2014 and renting a flat in Xemxija. Our water and electricity are calculated by our landlord using ARMS Portal for ... Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Thank You for the information Charlotte Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Thank you for the information and your help Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Could you explain to me both ways please and which way do you think is the best way to go about it. I would really appreciate your knowledge please on both ways and would any fees or monies be forthcoming to the authorities. Thank You for your Help ... Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Dear Teanet, Even though I have only just shipped my car over from the UK as mentioned in my earlier post and because there is no registration tax because my car is over 2 years old. Have you any idea what i would have to do and what the procedure ... Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Many Thanks for the information tearnet Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta by Terry4646
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ...
Thanks Aly, For that speedy reply I will do what you have suggested and see how I go on Mr. Attard when I send my documents over to him. Cheers Terry Read More
Registering my vehicle in Malta
My name is Terry Riley. I came to live in Malta on 11.12.2014. I shipped my car out in a container with my personal / household goods which I paid for door to door. The container arrived at my address on 29.12.2014. What I would like to know is, ... Read More