toronto63
Canadian expat in Malta
Forum posts
14
About me
Canadian
Lives in St. Paul's Bay
Registration: 15 October 2012
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Environmental protection in Malta by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Malta? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective sorting ...
Don't throw garbage on the street and no plastic bags or any plastic in or near the beautiful beaches. Also recycling is very efficient. Love your country so the tourists wiil come to the islands and love it! Read More
Best cities to live in Malta by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Malta. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
The rent in Luqa might be cheaper but there is nothing to do there except Lidl supermarket. Mosta is nicer.. Read More
Best cities to live in Malta by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Malta. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
If you don't drive, don't work, love to walk, swim, and take public transport once or twice a week, I would choose Bugibba Qawra area all day long. Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
I doubt he will come back with the same offer. If he sees any of these posts he will rise your rent and get a new tenant who will be ripped off for more just for the honour of renting his flat. Start looking elsewhere ahead if your end of lease. Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
Do your due diligence and call the tax dept. Your LL sounds like a real gem; give them his her name and aak if your lpayment are being reported accordingto the law. Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
I don't recall paying a tax on top of rentwhen I lived in Malta. I was asked to pay for the maintenance of the lift when the flat was on the main floor. I passed on it. Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Malta by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Malta? To help you meet people and find outings in Malta, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Malta: you can now follow whatÂ’s going on in your ...
Hi, I like this but I am not in Malta now. When I return I will use it to find an old friend from school Keep up the good work 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 ...
Is there a business in the ioldimg? My friend had the same problem and the meter was attached Read More
Will i have any problem opening Bank account..(about criminal record) by DavideM
Hi everyone ! :) My question is simple: knowing that in your country as right the bank ask a criminal record before to open a bank account, with the aim of completing my transfer in Malta from Italy in 2016 i have a little problem: after an online ...
Why not wait till you are here it takes time to set up a Bank acct here. Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Good luck! Keep up the good work Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
:heart: I love your newsletter no matter what you call it! Read More
What do you like the most in Malta? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Malta? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Malta and the reason why you enjoy your ...
:heart: I love the beauty of the island and the kind Maltese people. Margaret Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
that was a promise made during the elections of 2013 by the party that was elected and is in power now. The new government is certainly keeping his election promises. Read More
The situation on renting by Jackjpc
So upon our arrival here, we've spoke to 6 letting agencies and numerous agents within each agency. Our budget for 2 bedrooms is 300 to 450 euro in a central location. What we was told is that in the budget landlords are taxed higher, so ...
Hi Jack, I was living in Malta up till April 30/2014 and I was paying 380 euros for a 3 bedroom flat. I was back for a visit at Christmas and I did not see anything under 600euros in Bugibba/St. Paul's Bay. Landlords are now being taxed on their ... Read More