Darryl
@Darrylmartin
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Mellieha
Speaks English/ bit of everything
Registration: 14 October 2014
Exchanging UK driving license for a Maltese license by Maria00091
Hello, I'm after some information if any one can help, my full clean UK driving license has to be exchanged due to work here in Malta. How long does this process take? Can I speed it up? What correspondence do they have with the DVLA can I ...
Ok so I have just got my maltese licence.. Here are the steps... In malta not Gozo 1. Need a passport photo 2. Go to transport malta floriana (hall C) 3. Ask for driving licence exchange form 4. Fill out form attaching photo.. They will give you ... Read More
Exchanging UK driving license for a Maltese license by Maria00091
Hello, I'm after some information if any one can help, my full clean UK driving license has to be exchanged due to work here in Malta. How long does this process take? Can I speed it up? What correspondence do they have with the DVLA can I ...
How do they know that you have been living in malta for 185 days?.... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi guys, just wanted to add that obliviously if you can go private with a contract then do so, don't forget to check everything when you move in! Plug sockets! Light switches ! If you have a roof check for patch ups! Cracks etc.... Very common ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hiya, sorry for delay +356 99928999 his name is nick Good luck 馃憤 Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Totally agree red... It's just the stress and arguement I will find myself in with her... She is a pain As it is lol! let alone putting that to her.... As I said before my bill is only 鈧�44 for electric and water... Which is for 3 weeks,So ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
And surly I have some power over her? She's the one avoiding tax after all?Toon lady at Arms limited said my landlady is not doing anything wrong? It seems she is avoiding paying 鈧�460 to register me..... Which to be fare I can't blame ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
I know maltese have to do this to but at least it's easier for them to do deal with, and I'm sure maltese to maltese would work something out? All the Arms lady kept saying was for you to be registered it will cost 鈧�460 .... And there ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
I just called Arms limited and they said that it costs the landlord/ landlady 鈧�460 to register me here with form H.. No wonder landlords/ landladys avoid this... So far my bill is 鈧�44 for both... That's for 3 weeks... I can't ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Ok, well she does not even no where I work .. I work the other end of the island... I still don't have e residency card... No maltese bank account.. I get paid cash or cheque ... So think I'm ok there... However what can I say to change ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
And surly I have some power over her? She's the one avoiding tax after all? Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Yikes! Ok... So first of all she does not have my bank details.... And what shall I do? Thanks again Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Lol thanks red, I did ask about form H on the property's that I viewed but they all said no that's not how it's done lol so in the end I just went for it... Oops! I was running out of time to be honest... If the land lady try's ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Thanks toon, I took readings for both water and electric, the landlady told me I am on residential 0 tariff single phase...... What do you make of that?..... All landlords in malta never want to do this form H which unfortunately left me no more ... Read More
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Hi peeps, could someone tell me what T3 means when clicking through the options on the electric mtr? Trying to find out what tariff I'm on.... Been on Arms limited site.. To check out calculator... But there is Non residential and residential ... 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 rob and toon for you info very helpful :D 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 ...
Well it that case happy days! Thanks for your help :D 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 ...
Ah I see... Thanks toon, still have not sorted my e residency card out... Seems like it's going to bit a lot harder now.... Can't see my landlady letting me take copies of her ID card..... I have job and contract, tenancy agreement, bills in ... 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 ...
https://homeaffairs.gov.mt/en/MHAS-Information/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx Its on the notes page here it seems it applies to everyone applying for residencyHi rob, so you need all this when applying for maltese ID card? Cheers Darryl 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 ...
Hi, Jack, I agree with some of what your saying but it depends on where in malta you want to live..... Central malta , Sliema, St Julian's etc ... Yes can be costly but North malta, bugibba, xemxija, Mellie魔a... Not costly at all.... I have ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
And it's that easy to get your deposit back? Providing there's no damages? ... There not going to make up something to keep deposit or some of it?..... Anyone had issues with deposits? Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi guys thought I would share my latest on looking for a home in malta via estate agent or private, ok so I have viewed 16 property's in total ... In mellieha and Xemxija , via private and estate agents... I have met lots of different estate ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Nice one red something else i read up on a while bk and gone out my mind till u just mentioned it cheers 馃憤 Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Thank red ill certainty go through the contract more than once! Hope your enjoying the lovely weather! 鈽�锔忦煂答煒� Read More
Thief Thief !!!!!!!!!! by newinmalta
Shoppers beware. Someone grabbed my ipad and ran right in front of me from one of the prestigious shop in Sliema at 11am this morning. I just turned to see something and kept the ipad on the stool behind me. It all happened in a flick of a ...
Malta has one of the lowest crime rates in the world... Don't think u need to worry your parents about being mugged... Obviously don't leave you valuables on the seat behind you... But mugged.. Not heard nothing and I'm in sliema.I also ... Read More
Thief Thief !!!!!!!!!! by newinmalta
Shoppers beware. Someone grabbed my ipad and ran right in front of me from one of the prestigious shop in Sliema at 11am this morning. I just turned to see something and kept the ipad on the stool behind me. It all happened in a flick of a ...
Malta has one of the lowest crime rates in the world... Don't think u need to worry your parents about being mugged... Obviously don't leave you valuables on the seat behind you... But mugged.. Not heard nothing and I'm in sliema. Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Cheers Ricky I thought as much... I think going private is the way forward ... But what I worry about is the landlord putting rent up 3 months later.... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi guys, would like to say I have been to loads of estate agents this week and it seems that all of them charge the same rates! So for example as mentioned before if the property is 鈧�500 per month... They all ask for 鈧�500 deposit... ... Read More
Thief Thief !!!!!!!!!! by newinmalta
Shoppers beware. Someone grabbed my ipad and ran right in front of me from one of the prestigious shop in Sliema at 11am this morning. I just turned to see something and kept the ipad on the stool behind me. It all happened in a flick of a ...
Sorry to hear that your iPad got taken.... Don't let this put you off malta.. I'm from south of the Uk in a nice part.. And I would expect my iPad to go missing if I left it on the seat behind me.... Wish you good luck on finding who took it ... Read More
Hello by Alexsamdra
I need an advice on how to go to malta after getting married to my british fianc茅 in UK. I am from Philippines. Thanks 馃槉
But if you have no job you can't get ID card? Am I right red? Just been looking at the form.... So the process is get a job... Then fill in form for Eid at Valletta .... I am a beginner on this not long been living in malta.. But from what I ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
As I said in my earlier comments regarding other people having a good service from Darren ... And heard many others having a good service to... You clearly being an example,I myself would of rented from him if I did not have to pay the extra costs ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Yes red I agree on what you were saying about estate agents ... As you also pointed out about me telling him my budget of 450 and I end up looking at one for 500 lol Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hi, due to earlier comment of me noticing on the way in i spotted a job lot of baby toys and I moved to malta for peace and quiet ... I did not take the property ....should of made myself more clear .. Sorry also can I ask what did you pay to move ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Partly the reason why I went in there.... And never said you were slagging him off.... Was just making it clear that i wasn't. :) Cheers Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Should maybe made myself more clear... Darren is a smashing guy.. Very helpfull .. However I myself would not rent a place from him... But I would go for a beer with him. So please don't read this a think I'm slagging him off because I'm ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
I never took a property with dahlia I went away ... Posted on here... Saw responses ... And now have my answer Thanks peeps Ps:one thing I never do in malta is dive in I always go away to gather my thoughts :) Thanks again guys Read More
Foreign car in Malta
Hi thought I would mention I'm a fully qualified English mechanic if needed to take a look... I'm currently based in st Julian's (however I'm guessing it's been dealt with) Cheers Darryl Read More
Motorbike Hire by djrose007
Do you know a good, reliable, hire company for motorcycles. I'm planning on visiting during late September for the airshow in 2015 and, despite the horrendous traffic, a motorbike is a great way to get around the islands. I did send a message, ...
Hi red could you please email me her details... I'm currently hiring a 125cc scooter at鈧�194 per month... Would be interesting to see what she has on offer Cheers :D Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Also want to add that Darren from Dahila estate agents is a smashing guy very helpfull! 馃槑馃槑馃槑 Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hello everyone, thought I would share my expreince of my trip into dahlia estate agents buggiba... Ok so went in spoke to Darren told him I was looking for a apartment in mellieha for max of 鈧�450 ... However he told me only one he has is ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Very usefull post! Thanks Red very helpfull when looking for places to rent which I am currently doing.. My plans were to head to dahlia in buggiba this morning.. Been email Darren from Dahlia .. Seems helpfull what are your thoughts? Cheers ... Read More
License for a scooter? by MicksCPH
Do I need a special license to ride the scooter in Malta or how are the rules? Thanks in advance guys. Mickey
Hello, I have a Uk driving licence and I passed CBT in Uk... What can I ride here with passenger ? Thanks in advance hope all is good :-) Read More
Questions concering ID and ETC. URGENT!!! by JackieGold
Hello everybody! So I moved to Malta 9 weeks ago and just found a job. They need my ID and Tax number for my contract, but I do not have ID or Tax Number yet. I have not registered with the ETC, since I got the job offer before I went to the First ...
Lol it's 7' here in the uk! Can't see it being that cold there.. Think u have got to used to those summer months! Read More
Questions concering ID and ETC. URGENT!!! by JackieGold
Hello everybody! So I moved to Malta 9 weeks ago and just found a job. They need my ID and Tax number for my contract, but I do not have ID or Tax Number yet. I have not registered with the ETC, since I got the job offer before I went to the First ...
Ah I see .. Thanks bud I will do this, moving over on the 30th nov can't wait! So cold here in the UK lol! Read More
Questions concering ID and ETC. URGENT!!! by JackieGold
Hello everybody! So I moved to Malta 9 weeks ago and just found a job. They need my ID and Tax number for my contract, but I do not have ID or Tax Number yet. I have not registered with the ETC, since I got the job offer before I went to the First ...
Ok so. Social security is basically benefits .. Which I would not be interested in... So for me I think 1. eID 2.Tax number 3. Bank Read More
Questions concering ID and ETC. URGENT!!! by JackieGold
Hello everybody! So I moved to Malta 9 weeks ago and just found a job. They need my ID and Tax number for my contract, but I do not have ID or Tax Number yet. I have not registered with the ETC, since I got the job offer before I went to the First ...
Hi what is Social Security? And how did you apply/ get that? Thanks 馃槂 Read More
Visa requirements by rorylee
> I'm a male British citizen > I'm a 28 years old > I have my own business in Singapore > I've been living abroad for 7+ years > My girlfriend is a Philippine citizen and she is also pregnant with my child - baby due ...
Ah yes driving in malta lol... done that a few times... and to behonest i prefer driving there than here in uk... although the roads are a bit crappy... atleast you can just get on when driving out there! i found if you get carved up out there you ... Read More
Visa requirements by rorylee
> I'm a male British citizen > I'm a 28 years old > I have my own business in Singapore > I've been living abroad for 7+ years > My girlfriend is a Philippine citizen and she is also pregnant with my child - baby due ...
Thanks for reply, :) what a massive achievement to move there with only 500 euros! be proud you both deserve it! im moving to malta with about 3000 euros... and im nervous lol.. well thank you for fast reply, you have answered alot! was going to ... Read More
Visa requirements by rorylee
> I'm a male British citizen > I'm a 28 years old > I have my own business in Singapore > I've been living abroad for 7+ years > My girlfriend is a Philippine citizen and she is also pregnant with my child - baby due ...
Hello peeps, me and my partner both british and are aiming to move to malta at the end of nov 2014 .. I'm trying to work out the best way to start, do I head out there and rent a place then head to Valletta to get e card? Or apply for e card ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Fare enough.... Copies of ID cards etc.... You got to agree.... It is easier buying and selling a car in the Uk... However the new car tax rule that just came in to uk 1st of October ... Involves you ringing Dvla every time to tax car.... And you ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
(you also need copies of id cards both parties plus that of a witness too) this is also what I find aggro.. Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Doesn't really sound that easy... Not the way you put it anyhow..... What if you turn up and they don't what to go with you to change owner and do checks to make sure there's no outstanding fines.... I love Maltese people but a lot of ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Escort mk1 for 鈧�1000 euros ...... I think that's dirt cheap.. Be lucky if you could even find old cars like that in the uk.... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Really good info... Although seems like a lot of aggro to get a car in malta.... Was going to get some old banger to get about in.. As cars seem cheap! To compared to uk... But what a load of aggro! :-( Read More