Hi all, and particularly Lisa and Sara. We've been
here for just about a year now, and things have
generally gone pretty well. Some things can be quite
frustrating if you let them be, so you have to change
your mindset and just accept that some things are done
differently here. On the whole though, Kate and I have
found life much better here, and the news from the UK
seems to be a continual stream of doom and gloom! If
we can be of any help to anyone, please contact us.
Also if anyone wants to meet up and exchange
experiences let us know.
Regards, Chris and Kate

--- lisa leoci <lisageordiegharghur@...>
wrote:

> Hi Sara,
> Well we only came here in April so we are still
> getting used to a lot of things. We were planning on
> buying somewhere and looked at loads of propertys
> but have decided to rent for 6 months first to get a
> better idea of the best areas to live and to make
> sure we are 100% sure. I wouldn't recommend rushing
> into buying somewhere straight away, the first few
> months can be quite hard without the added stress of
> looking for a property .
> On the whole things have gone quite smoothly but
> sorting anything out to do with banks, residency
> permits and paperwork can be quite difficult and
> frustrating, but it all gets done eventually. Also
> the driving here is a bit crazy, it takes a bit of
> getting used to. The good thing about being here
> (apart from the obvious) is that everybody speaks
> English which definatley makes day to day things a
> lot easier.
> My biggest advice would to give yourselt time to
> settle, dont rush into anything and be prepared to
> have ups and downs in the first few months.
> If theres anything else you want to ask about i'll
> help all i can.
> Lisa
>
> sarah colsey <saracolsey@...> wrote:
> Hi Lisa,
> Thanks for the tips, were coming over in oct to
> price up property and to have a look for jobs ect.
> Ill have alook at websites mentioned and see whats
> around and sort out the permit situation.
> Just a quick question how are you finding the move?
> Thanks for replying
> Sara.
>
> lisa leoci <lisageordiegharghur@...> wrote:
> Hi,
> I moved to Malta in April and my and my husband
> found that you have to apply for a job first, if you
> get the job then your employer sorts out the work
> permits. Its a bit of a pain and there tends to be a
> bit of paper work to sort out though. Im not sure
> how it would work with you being self-employed.
> I've noticed a few vacancies for hairdressers and
> beauty therapists in the local papers, it might be a
> good place to start until you get established. There
> is a list of job vacancies at www.etc.gov.mt you
> could check that out.
> As far as estate agents go i found the best to be
> www.remax.com. and www.maltahomes.net (the guy that
> runs that is English and is called Paul ) there is
> also a website that allows you to buy direct from
> the seller, its called www.ownersbest.com. which
> means you dont have to pay agent fees and they have
> some excellent properties.
> Hope i've been of some help and good luck with the
> move.
> Lisa
>
> saracolsey <saracolsey@...> wrote:
> Hi all, were a family of six (me&hubby ,mum&dad,
> brother&girlfriend)
> who want to move to malta, mums maltese so know the
> areas but it seems
> quite difficult to get permits to work. Any ideas on
> this?
> Also were all coming over in oct to look for
> propertys does anyone
> know any good estate agents?
> One more thing im a mobile hairdresser at present
> and was wondering
> if any expats would like there hair done by a
> qualified british
> hairdresser, thinking about setting that up.
> be gratefull for any tips
>
> thanks sara.
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