Matt and Maria
@MovingToTheMed
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
145
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Marsaskala
Speaks English
Registration: 09 March 2014
Activity
Travelling with 3 dogs from UK to Malta by 559lkm
Hi, Please can anyone advise me? I want the best route to travel from the UK to Malta by driving. There will be my husband and myself and 3 dogs and we are going initially for 3 months and then hopefully to re-locate if we like being there. I would ...
Hi Lillilon, I am a friend of Lesley and she is no longer in Malta, returning to the UK a couple of months ago for a while. I haven't done the journey myself by ferry but understand the last leg from Sicily to Malta can cost quite a bit (as ... Read More
Tax Return for UK º£½ÇÂÒÂ× - 2017
Hi everyone :) I became a resident (family member) in February 2017 and also applied for a tax number. I have earnt nothing and have brought into the country what I hope is less than the amount where you are obliged to pay tax. So, basically, I ... Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home? by MovingToTheMed
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ...
Thank you tearnet, for the link. Doesn't look promising. Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
Bit late to this party. Neighbour in ground floor apartment complained that her tiles were rising up off her floor, due to water coming in. Plus there was water coming through the roof of the under block garages. We did have a water leak, for ... Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home?
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Gee - thanks for this. No I didn't klnow. Thanks for the link - am getting hold of my accountant today! Read More
Window cleaning by Max and claire
Does any body know if people have there windows cleaned in Malta, has any one seen anyone operating a water fed pole to offices, shops, flats etc, is there a need for this type of business please reply regards Claire and max
Again, I agree - it should be a great idea but locals wash their own (if they want them clean) or it is part of a cleaners duties for those that have them. As others have said it is relatively easy to do. There are a number of commercial office ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
I know there is talk of abolishing it but I don't think it is current - and I've also heard a whisper that it might not happen for a while. But, we'll see. All the best with the move - the forum is a great source of info. Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Figures look good - realistic (you'll probably find they are slightly lower but a good estimate). We reckon an average over the year of 120 Euro pm for Elec/Water and use little gas (maybe one 18.5 Euro) bottle every three months (for cooking ... Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
Great idea - very kind invitation. :) We have family over for Easter but as in Marsaskala would have walked across with our dog, Hannah (if welcome)? Maybe meet up another time - before it gets to hot to walk there and back? Hope it goes ... Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations? by MovingToTheMed
Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good ...
Great - I'm going to PM you redmik (again!!) thanks :) Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations?
Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good ... Read More
Malta&Tax And Salary Calculator by MalteseCross
Hope this is helpful for people. http://maltasalary.com/ Cheers MC
Hi, Thanks for the link - couple of thoughts, which perhaps those more knowledgeable might expand on for me please. I don't have paid employment on Malta - but, maybe one day! First, I take it the NI is the lowest you could pay? I ... Read More
Inbound UK mail missing? by GuestPoster566
Hi, has anyone had any experience of inbound mail from UK going missing? I have 'lost' a credit card posted from UK a month ago and two Pension Pay slips posted two weeks ago. I have contacted MaltaPost (who are investigating) but just ...
Only been here a few weeks but so far the post has been great - with mail arriving even when half the address is incorrect! Also the speed has been good = we had a card posted Monday (at the earliest) delivered yesterday (Thursday). Hope you soon ... Read More
Opportunity for a Pet Shop or Vet Clinic Owner to optimise their space by MovingToTheMed
Bit of a long shot this one, but I thought I'd ask as this forum is such a font of knowledge and connections. :D We arrived 4 weeks ago and now live in Marsaskala. We had arranged before moving out, to rent a table for dog and cat grooming at ...
Thanks redmik and coxf0001 :) - we have had our time completely taken up with Maria's mother who has been very unwell since we arrived. Thankfully she came out of hospital (again) yesterday and is now at home (thus, we won't have the long ... Read More