Hi Maria,

I bought a 2 bed flat in Swieqi and had the same issues. Its good to
buy local, of course, but also I am a keen IKEA shopper, so I know
what you mean. I looked into contaniers and it was going to cost
£3,000 for my stuff so i gave up on that one. Then I found out about
the private company theat run a IKEA Catalogue service, they operate
from San Gwann. You can order anything you want from the IKEA
catalogue and give it to them and they bring across a shipping
container each month. They add on costs for shipping and their
commission, but so far I have brought over settees,and flat packed
bedrooms with no problem.

I did get ripped off by a local handyman, but have now found a couple
of reliable guys who advertise on DI-VE website.

Julie


--- In britishexpatsinmalta2@..., "mariaendacottheser"
<mariaendacottheser@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings all.
>
> Finally I have realised my dream to buy a pied a terre in my
beautiful
> country of birth - Malta.
>
> My dilemma is whether or not to ship a container load of flat
packed
> goods (IKEA) over from London to furnish my small 2 bed flat, or to
buy
> locally. I was hoping some of my esteemed fellow group members
might be
> able to offer advice, or indeed share some experiences, so I might
be
> aware of pitfalls (thinking automatically this may be a bit of a
> daunting project!). Thanks in advnace of any suggestions.
>
> The flat is yet to be completed - I have also to source some
plumbers/
> tilers/ kitchen fitters locally...... any advice here would
gratefully
> received too.My flat is in the Sliema/ St Julians area.
>
> Regards - Maria
>