BrightBug
English expat in Malta
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Registration: 29 February 2016
Self Employed/Ltd Company Tax
I am moving from employed, to self employed. I am British and have been resident in Malta for the past 4 years, employed by a Maltese company. I am now going to work on an hourly/daily rate basis and I have a company already set up in the UK which ... Read More
Expats separation in malta
My husband wants to separate. One of many things really worrying me is the thought of being stuck here on the island indefinitely, not being able to leave with my son if I ever need to. He wants 50% custody at least. I know my son has a right to a ... Read More
Can anyone help with some general questions about Mallorca? by BrightBug
Hola! I am considering moving from Malta to Mallorca this year. I am 35yrs old, speak fluent Spanish but no Mallorquin, tho very happy to learn some, married to a Spanish guy from mainland Spain and we have a 1 year old son who is 'learning' ...
Hello just to say it was very kind of you both to respond and very informative! Thank you :) Excited to explore Mallorca a little bit more. Read More
Best area to open a small guesthouse by GuestPoster991
Hi I am thinking of opening a small guesthouse in the future, somewhere in Spain. I would like to be in a quiet, natural environment (not a villa to villa suburb) but also somewhere within or close to a small town or village. Obviously it needs to ...
I don't live there (only mainland Spain), but have visited Mallorca and you could certainly get by not speaking any spanish. Certainly better than the mainland. However setting up a business may be a different story cause you'll need to ... Read More
Life in Mallorca (Help!!!) by Ferossiter
Hola!!!.......... that's as much as my Spanish stretches, but I'm about to start learning the language. I'm Mark, from London, keen on moving abroad with Mallorca as my ideal place. I want to start gathering as much information from ...
mark did you ever make it to mallorca? if so can i pm you with a few questions? Read More
Best area to open a small guesthouse by GuestPoster991
Hi I am thinking of opening a small guesthouse in the future, somewhere in Spain. I would like to be in a quiet, natural environment (not a villa to villa suburb) but also somewhere within or close to a small town or village. Obviously it needs to ...
I was about to suggest Mallorca, Menorca or Ibiza. No shortage of customers! Read More
Can anyone help with some general questions about Mallorca?
Hola! I am considering moving from Malta to Mallorca this year. I am 35yrs old, speak fluent Spanish but no Mallorquin, tho very happy to learn some, married to a Spanish guy from mainland Spain and we have a 1 year old son who is 'learning' ... Read More
Childcare in Malta by Jbdj100
Hello everyone I've recently started looking for work in Malta however am struggling to understand childcare for under 2's The working day looks as if it's 9-6pm and schools much earlier. How do single parents sort out childcare for ...
Oh also they have a facebook page and you can read reviews on there. It's called Little Einsteins Montessori System Read More
Childcare in Malta by Jbdj100
Hello everyone I've recently started looking for work in Malta however am struggling to understand childcare for under 2's The working day looks as if it's 9-6pm and schools much earlier. How do single parents sort out childcare for ...
Hello, sorry for the late reply! We have been using Little Einsteins in Pieta for a month and both my husband and I are very happy with them. Our son is very well looked after, he comes home tired (yey!) and clean (usually cleaner than we sent ... Read More
Childcare in Malta by Jbdj100
Hello everyone I've recently started looking for work in Malta however am struggling to understand childcare for under 2's The working day looks as if it's 9-6pm and schools much earlier. How do single parents sort out childcare for ...
The nursery we use opens from 6.30am to 7.00pm and it is called Little Einsteins. The government should refund some or all of the cost if you are working. Read More
More than one car
Hi- does anyone know is it possible to own more than one car in Malta? I thought I heard that there is a limit to one per person if you are a foreign resident or am I getting confused? :-) Also any recommendations for Facebook groups to find used ... Read More
Getting a mortgage in Malta - help! by BrightBug
Hello My husband and I have been in Malta just a few months. We are in the process of opening a bank account with HSBC. We would like to buy a property here and wondered what others' experiences are with very little time / credit history in the ...
Thanks for your reply it's helpful to get some idea! Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
Oh when I say get used to I mean "walk on the road" and ignore the pavements like the locals Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
I hear you! Pavements are awful and I don't know how disabled people must cope. We live in Attard with a baby (so using a buggy) and at first like you I felt quite shocked by the pavements (or lack of!!) and the speed at which cars go past. ... Read More
Malta a threat for summer 2016 by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, I really don't like to post this kind of subject, but was wondering what the situation was and your thoughts and opinions on the matter. I keep coming to some articles online about the threats to Malta and the EU shorelines (beaches) ...
There is security around the island, there are government and private security boats. I met someone working for one of the private firms and he was telling me about it and pointed out all the security boats in the harbour that I didn't notice at ... Read More
Getting a mortgage in Malta - help!
Hello My husband and I have been in Malta just a few months. We are in the process of opening a bank account with HSBC. We would like to buy a property here and wondered what others' experiences are with very little time / credit history in the ... Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
Hello, gosh it's all so personal depending on your circumstances. Our story is we have been working in London for over ten years in fantastic jobs, high alaraies and as you say selling your soul!! With absolutely no work life balance to speak ... Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
Also Sam gwann as someone else said superb option. And Sweiqui too is a very nice suburb just outside sliema a bit cheaper than sliema itself and definitely a nice option. Lovely cafes, shops, delis etc Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
I think if I was working in sliema and no parking at work I'd consider Msida a very good option as the buses are great or you can even probably walk to Sliema if it's not too hot. Three cities in my opinion would also be good. Attard and ... Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
Hello! Yes Sliema is super expensive. We did the same as you and rent out our house in London and we decided Sliema was too much. In terms of driving, we live in Attard and my husband drives to work every day, it takes about 20 min though he does ... Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
Just to say I've tried VIP in Attard three times now, for cut, colour and blow dry. Very happy with them each time thanks for the tip. It's especially good that they don't rip my hair out while blow drying as I noticed in some other ... Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
You could also consider Valetta and get the ferry to work! Read More
Best areas to live while working in Sliema by Mellieh
Hello. I may have a job opportunity in Sliema next year.... I don't want to spend best part of my day commuting in and out of town as I currently do in London. Sooooo my question would be, which areas should I be looking at to rent? I'm ...
Sliema is the most expensive part of the island - if you're willing to share with others I'm sure you'll find something for 650. If you're ok with moving outside a bit will you have a car? If not the buses are really good and ... Read More
How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes? :) by SmallT.
Hi all! Who knows WHY in Malta on the windows is no mosquito nets? How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes?
I find sleeping with the aircon on keeps them away but that's not practical as my husband can't sleep with aircon and it's rather expensive!! We asked our landlady about the screens and she said no - but I want to revisit it. Anyone have ... Read More
State vs Private School by BrightBug
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ...
Why did you remove your son from San Andrea Micat? Did you have any problems with the school? Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
Hi could you post the details? I'm also looking and live in Attard :) Read More
Expand your social circle in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Malta means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
I've found that locals are not all that easy to make friends with to start with but there are loads of other ex pats who are really friendly. The locals (in my opinion) are super friendly in the sense they will be kind and hospitable but they do ... Read More
State vs Private School by BrightBug
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ...
Can you elaborate on the factors? Read More
State vs Private School
My son is the tender age of four months and private schools in Malta are already booking up fast for his entry year. In fact if he had been born just two weeks earlier we would not be able to get a place at all... Crazy!!! We went to visit San ... Read More
Mum and toddler group by yoanka1980
hi all We just recently relocated to Malta, living now in the Birkirkara area. Any tips on where to find a mum and toddler group? Or a good creche where the little one could spend a couple of hours a day? thanks in advance
I reccomend Ludi in Mosta (they're on Facebook) they organise lots of interesting classes and groups. Read More
What's the point of residency card?
Hello! We have recently moved to Malta with our three month old from the UK and I'm wondering what is the point in the residency card? For healthcare we'd be entitled to it anyway as are EU residents? Probably it's a stupid question but ... Read More
Mum and toddler group by yoanka1980
hi all We just recently relocated to Malta, living now in the Birkirkara area. Any tips on where to find a mum and toddler group? Or a good creche where the little one could spend a couple of hours a day? thanks in advance
There are some classes in Mosta that I'm going to start going to. Add Chiara Ludi Mosta on Facebook for more info. Read More
Get a job after the move to Malta, VS, finding a job before? by firstek
Hi guys....... I want to be responsible and do the right thing and find a job before we join our daughter in Malta, but its proving near impossible for my husband to get a job there! Yes, I know that its really hard for lots of us to secure a ...
What are the names of the Facebook groups? Read More
Pregnant in Malta,Looking to meet new mums/friends
Hey there I just had a baby (in January) and am moving to Malta on 12 march. No confirmed location yet but interested in meeting other mums. Can you send me a private message (not sure how!). Read More