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Dorieus Contributor

Member since 22 August 2016

DorieusContributor12 September 2016 00:42:33

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Hiya all,

I thought it would be front and centre, but I went back a few years and couldn't find any reference to the documents needed in order to rent a house or flat in Malta. My wife, being Brazilian, is a little worried about what they need (they have some crazy scheme where you need a guarantor and tons of stuff).

So, what do we need? I assume :

Passport copies?
Any type of bank statement, or proof of income?

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert12 September 2016 06:12:33

1974

We may have shown a passport but I don't really recall being asked, otherwise the only thing needed was MONEY.
Agree and sign the lease and that's it.

Ray

mantasmo Contributor

Member since 22 August 2014

mantasmoContributor12 September 2016 07:49:58

194

We needed our passports - our lettings agent made copies on the spot and that was it.

bernie_iris_fabian_david Serial expat

Member since 21 July 2015

bernie_iris_fabian_davidSerial expat12 September 2016 07:53:51

337

We needed our passport (actually, just the passport number), 1 month's rent as a deposit and 1 month's rent paid in advance. That was all, so not much to worry about.

matm911 Serial expat

Member since 17 October 2012

matm911Serial expat12 September 2016 10:07:02

656

We also only needed to show our passports (as proof that we are "good" nationals), half of a monthly rent as commission to the agent and one month's rent in advance for the flat.

Vagrant Active member

Member since 28 June 2016

VagrantActive member12 September 2016 10:25:07

I went through Frank Salt estate agents. Passport, I month rent deposit + commission which is refunded if you also buy through them, which I am.

Michellegreen Member

Member since 06 April 2016

MichellegreenMember12 September 2016 10:53:21

With Dhalia just our passports. Half the month's rent to pay to Dahalia and a month's rent as deposit. 70 euros a month to landlord for elec and water. Landlord signed form H for ARMS there and then. Contract is for a year.

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