dreamkin
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
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About me
English
Lives in Sliema
Speaks English
Registration: 09 April 2012
Anyone need driving from Malta to UK?
I sold the car in Malta and flew back in the end! Read More
Reverse journey - any good moving firms to take stuff from Malta to UK
Thanks - I've sent quote requests to both of them. Read More
Anyone need driving from Malta to UK?
Hiya, I'm exploring the option of driving my car to UK rather than ship it - if I go ahead with it, I'll be leaving Malta on December 9 and will aim to be back in Britain by the end of that week. Would anyone be interested in joining me and ... Read More
Reverse journey - any good moving firms to take stuff from Malta to UK
Hiya, I've had a happy 2.5 years on the island but due to a job offer I'm now going to move to the UK. Can anyone recommend a good local company that will ship my accumulated junk out of Malta? Thanks! Read More
New residence permits by flyingpommy
Hi, can someone advise me of the website where I can view the application forms for residency. How do the new rules apply to ourselves whereas we only arrive on 20th February and will not have any ID thanks
Yep it has moved back to Evans Building near the Malta Experience. Expect a long queue and lots of confused, irate people. I was there for three hours yesterday, but was because I was waiting to hand in documents. Read More
Calling the UK from Malta by dreamkin
Hi all, My boyfriend is moving to Malta (I already live here) at the end of the month and as he works as a freelance writer, he needs a way to make cheap international calls from a landline. Obviously in some cases he can use Skype but for ...
Ooooh, how does that work? 拢3 a day for all calls sounds far too good to be true. Read More
Calling the UK from Malta by dreamkin
Hi all, My boyfriend is moving to Malta (I already live here) at the end of the month and as he works as a freelance writer, he needs a way to make cheap international calls from a landline. Obviously in some cases he can use Skype but for ...
Hi emccann22 - thanks a lot! Could you please PM me the link as I don't think the forum mods like ads - not sure if recommendations come under this category! Thanks! Read More
Calling the UK from Malta
Hi all, My boyfriend is moving to Malta (I already live here) at the end of the month and as he works as a freelance writer, he needs a way to make cheap international calls from a landline. Obviously in some cases he can use Skype but for ... Read More
I'm looking for friends in Sliema by SmallT.
Hello girls! I live in Sliema and don't know many people here yet so I'm looking for some friends :) if anyone would like to go out for a drinks sometime, let me know pls!
Hey, have fun girls, would love to join and meet you all but I'm working tomorrow night :( Read More
New friends by Stephhh
Hi all, I've arrived in Malta 3 weeks ago, and didn't meet many people yet. I'd love to make new friends, from any nationalities :) So if you're keen to go for a drink or if you know any nice event to go to, I would be pleased to hear from ...
Did you guys ever go for that drink? I think I'm free on Thursday night if you want to meet somewhere in Sliema :) Read More
Damp/Mould in Homes. by GuestPoster566
Now I know last year this was an issue that was problematic due to the very bad winter but how bad is this in more 'usual' winters? I also understand that newer homes are now built with cavity walls, is this correct? Thanks.
I stick a towel underneath it to soak up as much as possible. Read More
Damp/Mould in Homes. by GuestPoster566
Now I know last year this was an issue that was problematic due to the very bad winter but how bad is this in more 'usual' winters? I also understand that newer homes are now built with cavity walls, is this correct? Thanks.
For me it's because the balcony door is one of the Maltese wooden ones and there is no proper seal underneath the door :( Read More
Damp/Mould in Homes. by GuestPoster566
Now I know last year this was an issue that was problematic due to the very bad winter but how bad is this in more 'usual' winters? I also understand that newer homes are now built with cavity walls, is this correct? Thanks.
Well I'm in SLIEMA and my flat floods through the balcony everytime it rains anyway, so I shouldn't get accusing! Read More
Damp/Mould in Homes. by GuestPoster566
Now I know last year this was an issue that was problematic due to the very bad winter but how bad is this in more 'usual' winters? I also understand that newer homes are now built with cavity walls, is this correct? Thanks.
Not Msida or Birkikara, that's for sure! Read More
20-25 Year Olds by Froome13
Hey! Just moved to Malta with my boyfriend about a week ago now. Just wondering how many 'young ones' are about as we're looking to meet new people and start socialising out here. Jess x
I'm in my mid-20s, based in Sliema, always happy to meet new people if you want to meet up. Read More
Damp/Mould in Homes. by GuestPoster566
Now I know last year this was an issue that was problematic due to the very bad winter but how bad is this in more 'usual' winters? I also understand that newer homes are now built with cavity walls, is this correct? Thanks.
So as a renting tenant facing her first Maltese winter with some trepidation, is there any thing I can/should do to minimise the chance of mould developing in my flat? Read More
Shipping stuff back to the UK by SummerRaine
Does anyone have any recommendations of companies my mother can use to ship stuff back to the UK. She has decided to go back within the next few months and would like to ship stuff back. She has quite a lot around 20-30 boxes. We used a company ...
I went with Anglo Pacific to get my stuff out here, maybe they can help? Think they ship stuff everywhere. Read More
Advice with opening a bank account by sophie835
I am moving to Malta in 3 weeks time and need some advice with opening a bank account with HSBC. What documentation will I need to take with me etc? Also, does anyone know if it would be free of charge to transfer money from a UK HSBC account to a ...
It's not free of charge unfortunately, but it is cheaper to transfer HSBC to HSBC than to a different bank. Read More
Anyone looking for an apartment share? by ckeat1
I am looking for accommodation and would ideally like a house share in a 2 / 3 bed house / apartment...with the rent being as cheap as possible! I can support myself for two months, but ideally before those two months run out, I would like to of ...
Did you manage to find a place in the end? Read More
Looking for a job in Malta by francesco85
Hello My name is Francesco 27 yrs old from Italy, i'm considering to move in Malta as soon as possible. I'm looking for a job in the tourism indusrty as a waiter ot even pizza chef. But i dont know how is the life there,if you can work all year or ...
Here's a pizzeria that's hiring... https://secure.etc.gov.mt/Jobseeker/JobSearch/showVacancy.aspx?vac_ser_id=247276 Read More
HOW CAN I JOIN GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM IN MALTA? by raphrinco
HELLO MALTESE AM TALENTED PLAYER IN QATAR,AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY FOR IN MALTA,I CAN SEND MY CONTACTS UPON REQUEST.AM READY TO START FROM ANY DIVISION,AM 20 YEARS OLD.THANKS!
This has popped up on the ETC website, might be work applying? https://secure.etc.gov.mt/Jobseeker/JobSearch/showVacancy.aspx?vac_ser_id=247550 Read More
How reliable are the buses in Malta. by jmuthe
I was wondering how efficient are the buses in Malta. Do they usually arrive on time? Are they all over the country or are there areas where you won't find them? Is there a long wait time for them or do they show up frequently. How much do they cost ...
Cheap enough and they run to all the major areas, but they do not stick to their timetables. You will get there but leave in plenty of time to make it to any appointments! Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
The other thing is Gas probably doesn't mean petrol, it means a gas canister to power your oven :) and I don't know if this is a Malta-wide practice but my landlord charges 聙100 on top of rent every month for utilities then refunds me the difference ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
You may need to rethink that 'I won't use AC at all' pledge. That's what I said when I first arrived but after a month of 33-35 degree heat and high humity I've cracked. It's put my bills up but saved on the cost of washing multiple outfits per day. Read More
A possible internship lab coat in Malta by MarleneH
Greetings all Just saw this wonderful forum and I thought I just had to be a part of it. I am a 24 girl from Denmark who is trying to take her Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Chemical and Biotechnical Science. Since it聮s a bit difficult to get a ...
Welcome to the forum! I have no experience with those sort of companies but generally 350 euro a month is pretty good, especially if that includes bills! Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
Go to the UK hsbc and ask them to sort your malta hsbc accounts before you get here...we did this and it worked a treat - all our cards were ready and waiting for us at the nearest branch to where we expected to initially live.I asked my HSBC to do ... Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
Again, can give you loads of advice on this. The best way used to be to apply for an ID card and they could basically open it there and then. Unfortunately I think the rules on ID cards have changed so they aren't issuing them without residency ... Read More
Looking for a 1 Bedroom in Sliema by Soulman
Hi, I am a Danish (38) guy moving to Malta in a weeks time, living on Cyprus at the moment or until the 30th June where I will leave for Malta. And I still haven't found anywhere to live yet. So if anyone can point me in the direction of a 1 ...
I think you are going to struggle to find anything that cheap in Sliema. I have a modest flat away from the seafront which is 聙550 a month plus 聙100 for utilities. I was originally looking for something for 400 and there was nothing. You may have ... Read More
EURO 2012 - The Maltese and Football
I personally found it less irritating than the fireworks being set off at all hours! Read More
Car Ownership
As in buying a car in Malta or shipping an existing one over? For me, I found bringing mine from UK and insuring it was cheaper than hiring one for a year, even with hire rates of 聙13-14 a day. Read More
Problems with IPad by Lesleyc
I am having difficulty connecting to Apps Store on my Ipad 2 since I came to Malta. Does anyone else have the same problem and/ or know of a quick fix? Also is there an Apple shop/agent in Malta? Thanks for any help L
I've had no problems at all downloading apps with my iPhone, so perhaps its a connection issue or your iPad is a bit faulty? Don't think there is an apple store here, sorry! Read More
Working in Malta by ckeat1
I am coming to Malta on July 24th for a friends wedding, I am interested in extending it by finding work there...can anyone help? Thanks Claire
Hiya, I got my job offer while still in my home country but the general vibe I've for from here is that for casual work you will find it easier to look while you are in Malta. Perhaps save enough to support yourself for a month and see how it goes? ... Read More
Isle of MTV Malta Special by Signe
Hi! Are there anybody who麓s go to visit Isle of MTV Malta Special the 26 of June? Ciao Tekla
I'm going, if you want to meet up? Read More
Looking for female volunteers for my beauty course by SummerRaine
Not to sure if this would be the right place to post this but as a newcomer to this island I am struggling to get models on a weekly basis for my course. I am studying with INFA to be an Esthetician and a Make-up Artist however I need to supply my ...
Oooh, sign me up! Sounds great fun and I'm in Sliema, so San Gwann is just down the road! Read More
coffee mornings by littlemermaid
Hi all, Not new in Malta. I'm actually part of the furniture! That's how long I've been here!!! However, I'm new to the site. I love meeting people and was wondering if anyone knows about any coffee mornings/get-to-gethers coming ...
I'm new to Malta and work evening so sadly can't make the Wednesday night meet-ups - however I'd be very interested in meeting for a morning coffee! Just say a date :) Read More