Darlin
Belgian expat in Malta
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Belgian
Lives in Sliema
Registration: 01 July 2010
Portuguese Possibilities by Maverick 2020
Hi there, My name is Marco and along with my wife considering relocating to Portugal. We are British citizens and travelled extensively; now residing in Malta for over 10 years. We are in our mid-50's and retired. My aim is to connect with ...
Hello Marco and welcome to the forum What do you expect to see in Portugal which you didn't find in Malta ? Read More
Portugal Taxes
Good question Dan it would be interesting to how much professionals do charge for such type of services Read More
Looking for a work visa
no humanity in Qatar? i am surprised... :whistle: Read More
List of advice - cost of living by hyper.broken.loved
I鈥檝e been living in Portugal now for almost 8 months so I鈥檇 like to share some things I learned the hard way. First, all the videos and posts I鈥檝e read on the Internet about the cost of living are far from reality. Without a ...
Hi hyper.broken.loved18 Nice post, thanks for sharing your experience and providing detailed information. What insurance you opted for and what are the reasons for your choice, there many companies out there and people are struggling to decide which ... Read More
When to leave after resignation - Non-EU by Kevin132
Hi there, I was on a single permit in Malta for one year and a half. I resigned from my job some weeks ago and had my last day at work one week ago. I am now planning to leave Malta in about three weeks time but I am not sure whether I can still ...
Check what your ID Card validity says You are allowed to Reside in Malta until the validity date of your ID card expires Taxation is another story but I assume you are just asking for the duration of your stay Hope this helps Read More
Teachers in Portugal - Needed asap by Darlin
I am interested in learning European Portuguese, I am wondering what is the best way to find qualified teachers. Advertising in Jobs section won't fit in this case as I am looking for a specific profile not sure teachers will be visiting the the ...
Hello Luis, do not hesitate to PM Me Thank you Read More
NHR and tax by MALLORCAMAN
Can anyone tell me if income from property owned in one's personal capacity in the UK is subject to any taxes either in the UK or Portugal under this NHR scheme.
Thank you Dame鈥橝wkes for your reply :) Read More
NHR and tax by MALLORCAMAN
Can anyone tell me if income from property owned in one's personal capacity in the UK is subject to any taxes either in the UK or Portugal under this NHR scheme.
Do you mind to share or PM your accountant contact details ? Thank you Darlin Read More
Teachers in Portugal - Needed asap
I am interested in learning European Portuguese, I am wondering what is the best way to find qualified teachers. Advertising in Jobs section won't fit in this case as I am looking for a specific profile not sure teachers will be visiting the the ... Read More
Self-employed in Portugal? Looking for tips/first-hand experience.
What is the best way to find a tax advisor in Portgual ? Read More
Real estate agencies Lisbon
Hello Alex PM your details please Thanks Read More
Real estate agencies Lisbon
Hi everyone I am interested in real estate projects in Lisbon center as I am looking to buy a property, so what are the most well-known real estate agencies in the city who work on new construction projects and deal with developers ? I don't ... Read More
Filipino in Malta by datmiguel
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me to find and locate Filipino Store, establishment, places that filipinos usually gather. I am planning to visit Malta this coming July 2015 for a Market Research. And what are the highest paying job for ...
hello datmiguel Am afraid as i don't think there is a Pinoy food store but you can find Asian food in most of the groceries in Malta, depending where u will be living Cheers Darlin Read More
Customers Review : Melita worst Inetrent Service Provider by Darlin
Hi folks yesterday I got this email from Melita : [code]Dear Mr xxxxxx Kindly note that Melita's records are showing that your internet usage (Download and/or Upload) for Account ID xxxxxx is well above the average amount of data used by all ...
Thanks Deithrian for your contribution and suggestion about the guide, this could have made some people smarter, but definitely they are just interested in bumping up their posts count ;) Read More
Customers Review : Melita worst Inetrent Service Provider by Darlin
Hi folks yesterday I got this email from Melita : [code]Dear Mr xxxxxx Kindly note that Melita's records are showing that your internet usage (Download and/or Upload) for Account ID xxxxxx is well above the average amount of data used by all ...
The fact of watching movies on streaming/p2p like Kodi (ex XBMC) doesn't mean that u have a perfect internet connection or the connection you are paying for, am not going to give a lesson on the streaming protocols and how the streaming ... Read More
Customers Review : Melita worst Inetrent Service Provider by Darlin
Hi folks yesterday I got this email from Melita : [code]Dear Mr xxxxxx Kindly note that Melita's records are showing that your internet usage (Download and/or Upload) for Account ID xxxxxx is well above the average amount of data used by all ...
In the UK the terms & conditions are very clear you have just to read them in the UK, u get a very detailed report of your consumption whenever u need the info 24/24 7/7 they used to provide these details few years back they' don't do ... Read More
Customers Review : Melita worst Inetrent Service Provider
Hi folks yesterday I got this email from Melita : Dear Mr xxxxxx Kindly note that Melita's records are showing that your internet usage (Download and/or Upload) for Account ID xxxxxx is well above the average amount of data used by all ... Read More
Property: Buying vs Renting by New Horizonz
I'd like to collect in one place people's sentiments, emotions, eperience and especially information on the subject. Many people are against buying a property in Malta, but exactly for what reason? Are there people already bought or ...
You will not be impressed if you see how the houses are built and more important thing is that u get stuck with whatever property you buy, they are already over priced and it is not easy to resell. So if u are buying plan to forget your money for at ... Read More
Feedback by ricky
Hi all visitors to the forum. All members are really motivated and give good advice to all sorts of questions posted on the forum! We would love and deserve to get feedback on ongoing issues for the benefit of all our readers. Too often there are ...
lol will call u next week and we go for a drink Cheers Read More
Feedback by ricky
Hi all visitors to the forum. All members are really motivated and give good advice to all sorts of questions posted on the forum! We would love and deserve to get feedback on ongoing issues for the benefit of all our readers. Too often there are ...
Hi Ricky, If I go and collect the feed-backs from all members who posted questions here, how many free drinks will I get ? :) Read More
Electricty Bills 4 More than 1 Flat ? by Darlin
No I don't own 2 flats yet :) just asking if someone of you knows if it is advantageous owning 2 flats in the same block when paying electricity/water bills... I have heard that people owning more than a flat can ask Enemalta to review the service ...
Thank you all for your answers Read More
Electricty Bills 4 More than 1 Flat ? by Darlin
No I don't own 2 flats yet :) just asking if someone of you knows if it is advantageous owning 2 flats in the same block when paying electricity/water bills... I have heard that people owning more than a flat can ask Enemalta to review the service ...
The thing is that I got shocked today with a 1100 Euros bill for 7 months (spending already +2 months abroad) and since the landlord is owning 3 flats in the block, am saying maybe she can request EneMalta to reconsider the service fees... Read More
Electricty Bills 4 More than 1 Flat ?
No I don't own 2 flats yet :) just asking if someone of you knows if it is advantageous owning 2 flats in the same block when paying electricity/water bills... I have heard that people owning more than a flat can ask Enemalta to review the service ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
more serious competitors are rising up :) http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8413642-buy-a-home-get-a-us-visa-senators-propose Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Hello KTS thank you for updating the forum, we hope to see more people on this board contributing as well on this topic. What I am reading from your post, there is nothing new as a rule, but it seems they are looking to make few stats about the PR ... Read More
Which living permit to get? by markshutt
Hello,i am looking in the next 12 months to move out to malta,first to rent a place then buy somewhere once settled. Please could anyone advise me which permit i should get for this?I have heard of the permanent residence and ordinary? Which would ...
Hello Markshutt Malta is nice and you are on the way of making an important decision :) try to copy/paste this link in your browser to have a better idea between both statuses : ... Read More
No work permit for EU citizens required from 1.April
Hello Ricky, nice to see ya again I am "of the same" opinion of the Author, this is going to be very risky for the country ;) Let's see maybe they will allow non-EU Permanent residents to work in Malta as well lool non-EU PR do not need to work in ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Hi Ricky Thanks for the post. I am wondering what would be the status of those having their PR expired in meanwhile, would they be allowed to leave the country and come back, Do they have to pay their provisional taxes... lot of questions deserve to ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Anyone has any updates regarding the scheme ? Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Hello I am surprised to hear your story jonescom and I hope it is just a misunderstanding. The fact of suspending the PR scheme shouldn't make impossible the renewal for existent Permit holders. The Maltese Gov is civilized enough to know that ... Read More
South Africans in Malta by interested2
Ons is middel vyftigerjare en oorweeg dit om aansoek te doen vir permanente verblyf in Malta. Tans woon ons in Pretoria en ons seun en sy familie in Centurion terwyl ons dogter en haar man besig is om na Duitsland te verhuis vir 'n jaar of twee. ...
Thanks sunshinemalta for the link, the subject is under a hot discussion between parties and I think this will have big impact on Maltese economy Read More
Selling a property in Malta by surreyman
Hello ex-pats in Malta. I'm pleased I found this connection and hope to make good use of it. I have a property in Qawra, it is a two bedroom apartment, close to the sea. I am just wondering whether this is a good time to be selling it, or wiser to ...
Yes I read about it yesterday, the issue is the scheme being suspended since December and there are many speculations around the new rules or filters for new applicants but this may also affect existent Permit holders. I hope this is not going to ... Read More
Selling a property in Malta by surreyman
Hello ex-pats in Malta. I'm pleased I found this connection and hope to make good use of it. I have a property in Qawra, it is a two bedroom apartment, close to the sea. I am just wondering whether this is a good time to be selling it, or wiser to ...
I totally agree, the market of real estate is going down now and sales are low compared to 1/2 years back. I have friends of mine from Canada who were going to invest 450.000 euros on a sea front property in Sliema but they changed their mind after ... Read More
South Africans in Malta by interested2
Ons is middel vyftigerjare en oorweeg dit om aansoek te doen vir permanente verblyf in Malta. Tans woon ons in Pretoria en ons seun en sy familie in Centurion terwyl ons dogter en haar man besig is om na Duitsland te verhuis vir 'n jaar of twee. ...
You mean yearly tax payment of 4150 聙 and not yearly rent :) Let's wait and see how things are going to be. Darlin Read More
South Africans in Malta by interested2
Ons is middel vyftigerjare en oorweeg dit om aansoek te doen vir permanente verblyf in Malta. Tans woon ons in Pretoria en ons seun en sy familie in Centurion terwyl ons dogter en haar man besig is om na Duitsland te verhuis vir 'n jaar of twee. ...
Hi, I'm sorry to say that the Permanent Residency Scheme in Malta has been suspended. When it is resumed the conditions will probably be changed in respect of health insurance requirements, neccessary capital involved and the option to obtain real ... Read More
Long let car hire
I have been renting cars for 5 months and ended up buying one, I used a good company If still interested let me know I can send you to these guys Darling Read More
Selling a property in Malta by surreyman
Hello ex-pats in Malta. I'm pleased I found this connection and hope to make good use of it. I have a property in Qawra, it is a two bedroom apartment, close to the sea. I am just wondering whether this is a good time to be selling it, or wiser to ...
Hello surreyman and welcome to the forum Advertise it with your expected price and see how it works, in all cases in Malta property doesn't sell easily unless there is a real opportunity, so Maybe if you advertised today u sell it in 2 years as you ... Read More
Permanent Residence Scheme suspended ! by ricky
According to an article in the Sunday Times of Malta the Permanent Residence Scheme has been suspended as of 4 th January 2011 due to alleged abuse of the program. The scheme was designed to attract wealthy foreigners to take up residence in Malta ...
Hi! I'm new to the forum and this latest development is worrying. I have family living in Malta under the non-Eu permanent residence scheme. What concerns me is if a revised scheme is introduced new conditions will apply in future years to all ... Read More
Permanent Residence Scheme suspended ! by ricky
According to an article in the Sunday Times of Malta the Permanent Residence Scheme has been suspended as of 4 th January 2011 due to alleged abuse of the program. The scheme was designed to attract wealthy foreigners to take up residence in Malta ...
Hello I am a non EU citizen and I am very concerned about this new change in the PR scheme, I hope this won't affect those who already got their permits. Please keep this thread updated. Thanks Darlin Read More
Best neighbourhood for a family? by canadianfamily5
Hello all. Again thanks for your previous advise. We are now moving forward with our move and are looking for the best neighbourhoods for our family. Any opinions would be much appreciated. We have three children and they will, hopefully, attend ...
I would recommend Sliema or St Julian's with front sea view ;) I appreciate this area better at this moment since it becoming more quite than during summer time. Renting is going to be down soon so you can find nice flats at low ... Read More
reliable gps in malta ? by djinn
Are there now any gps (garmin or other) reliable and up to date in Malta ? I've been told they never were satisfactory, but there may be something more recent on the market. I have no sense of orientation and it would be a great help.I need ...
Last time i took a wrong turn after the Marsa race tracks,I ended up in a deadend that obviously caters to the horses (hay, buggies,...) and when I reversed and tried to stop a young man on foot, headed for his car, he pretended not to hear me. I ... Read More
Apartments,flats and houses prices by markshutt
Hello again. Just enquiring I have heard there is a certain price you have to pay for a flat and house,Could someone enlighten me to what it is please? I have heard different prices on different websites you see. Thank you
For those who plan to buy a property in Malta, you can read and get an idea what people think. Personally I have decided to ... Read More
Gas Heaters @ Pavi for 聙49 by RubyMarie
I just wanted to let anyone who's interested know that until the end of the month, November, Pavi has small gas heaters for 聙49. The price is while supplies lasts. We went and picked one up last weekend. FYI- it comes with the hose but you need to ...
I found it, it is PH 30 BAR - 12.5 KG After searching on enemalta, the stadards are 10kg, 12kg, 15kg for domestic use and 25kg for commercial use. So the heaters should be the medium one of 12kg, though mine is graved 12.5kg on the cylinder, I ... Read More
Gas Heaters @ Pavi for 聙49 by RubyMarie
I just wanted to let anyone who's interested know that until the end of the month, November, Pavi has small gas heaters for 聙49. The price is while supplies lasts. We went and picked one up last weekend. FYI- it comes with the hose but you need to ...
Hello RubyMarie Sorry I can't give you technical specifications about it, as it is not written on the cylinder, but if you go to any point of sale and ask them for one to use for the heater, they will be able to help you, as most gaz heaters are ... Read More
Gas Heaters @ Pavi for 聙49 by RubyMarie
I just wanted to let anyone who's interested know that until the end of the month, November, Pavi has small gas heaters for 聙49. The price is while supplies lasts. We went and picked one up last weekend. FYI- it comes with the hose but you need to ...
I got mine yesterday, it is a nice heater. I wouldn't recommend you buying the Gaz regulator from Pavi, You can look for this "Made in Italy" model if you want, that looks safer after fixing it on the Gaz Cylinder : ... Read More
reliable gps in malta ? by djinn
Are there now any gps (garmin or other) reliable and up to date in Malta ? I've been told they never were satisfactory, but there may be something more recent on the market. I have no sense of orientation and it would be a great help.I need ...
I don't use GPS, when I got stuck, I get out of the car, ask someone in the street and he gives me the right directions... Doesn't this save few bucks ? :lol: Read More
Best neighbourhood for a family? by canadianfamily5
Hello all. Again thanks for your previous advise. We are now moving forward with our move and are looking for the best neighbourhoods for our family. Any opinions would be much appreciated. We have three children and they will, hopefully, attend ...
I would recommend Sliema or St Julian's with front sea view ;) I appreciate this area better at this moment since it becoming more quite than during summer time. Renting is going to be down soon so you can find nice flats at low ... Read More
TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE by MARIA 9
I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE WITH FANTASTIC SEA VIEWS ,ONLY SECONDS AWAY FROM THE SEA IN THE OLD PART OF ST,PAUL,S BAY THE VECCJIA AREA. COMPLIMENTING THIS HOUSE IS A TINY MAISONETTE WHICH IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR RENTING AND A GARAGE.IF ...
Hello Maria thank you for the advice, I will definitely take it in consideration :) Any more comments are appreciated Darling Read More
Internet Access by jackieb
Hi All Just wanted to know if anyone could shed some light on the costs and availability of internet access and prices of PC's in Malta. I am not sure how it works there (wi-fi) or do you need a landline? Thanks for the input.
talking from my experience Melita will provide you an installation in 3 days 10 Euros for installation 81 Euros deposit (ask them for more details) and arround 14 euros per month for 4Mo/m Internet Service + Landline Prepaid phone (flex) Hope this ... Read More
TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE by MARIA 9
I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE WITH FANTASTIC SEA VIEWS ,ONLY SECONDS AWAY FROM THE SEA IN THE OLD PART OF ST,PAUL,S BAY THE VECCJIA AREA. COMPLIMENTING THIS HOUSE IS A TINY MAISONETTE WHICH IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR RENTING AND A GARAGE.IF ...
Yes the difference is very small :) btw I am planning to buy a 3 bedrom front sea view flat in St Julian or Sliema... What are your recommendations ? Thanks! Read More
why people leaving Malta? by wisnicz
Do you know somebody? Do you know the reasons?
Malta is very nice but sometimes you need to take a break, the problem is that there is no place here for this break since the island is small and everything looks similar, so moving abroad for a while can help you get recharged :) This is what I do ... Read More
Gozo v Malta by iamharibo
Hey I went to Gozo for the weekend and absolutely loved it. I find Malta chilled out compared to my previous life but Gozo was so laid back I almost fell over! I loved how everyone was SO friendly, the roads weren't so hectic, the landscape was ...
If you residing in Malta, it will take you just couple of weeks to learn from where to buy your food and you will see how much prices are competitive compared to other european countries... Good Luck Read More
wimax or adsl ? In need of internet in Senglea soon
I am using Melita DSL since last june, service was unstable in the begining and I had lot of connection troubles. while now things look more stable... Am living in St Julian Read More
New Member :)
Hello Everyone I am new resident in Malta, living in St Julian's I like the forum and find it very usueful, thanks to all members. Darling Read More