Corrin
English looking for information about Malta
Forum posts
34
About me
English
Speaks English,
Registration: 27 November 2013
Activity
st pauls bay by Corrin
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin
Hi thanks M, I was asking because we care considering both st pauls bay and st clares (sliema) state schools - Ive heard both have high expat numbers so our kiddies wouldnt be the odd ones out. We were going to check them out when we head over. ... Read More
long term car lease by Corrin
Hiya, does anyone lease a car? How much does it cost you for a family sized car and where would you recommend hiring from? Corrin x
hiya :), thanks, we have looked at the cost of doing that. both our cars are within 2 yrs old and we would have to think about shipping costs/travel costs driving it over. We might just be better selling them and hiring. Read More
st pauls bay
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin Read More
long term car lease
Hiya, does anyone lease a car? How much does it cost you for a family sized car and where would you recommend hiring from? Corrin x Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
this threads really useful. Stupid question but how do you find out whether the properties you are looking at are within a schools catchment area?Also are you guaranteed a place if you live within catchment (unlike in the UK where if the schools ... Read More
KNIT YOUR WAY INTO THE NEW YEAR by Mrellan
Due to popular request I am starting a knitting group. All skill levels--we will even teach you to knit! Thursday, January 3rd, at 7:00 pm. I would also be willing to do one in the afternoon at say 2:00 so that those that can't make one can make ...
pevi that would be great! Is there much need for knitting and crocheting over there though (?) I was feeling slightly gloomy that i've just got into it and now i'm potentially moving to a country where there isn't a great need for knit wear ;)? Im ... Read More
KNIT YOUR WAY INTO THE NEW YEAR by Mrellan
Due to popular request I am starting a knitting group. All skill levels--we will even teach you to knit! Thursday, January 3rd, at 7:00 pm. I would also be willing to do one in the afternoon at say 2:00 so that those that can't make one can make ...
o0o I love knitting and crochet but im a mummy so dependant on times I sometimes cant make it to things. I will keep an eye out for details of this and hopefully I can pop along when we move over. Read More
UK owners of buy to let by Corrin
Hiya, Does anyone have ay info on what I should be asking estate agents if they are going to be managing my rental property for me? Ive never been in this position before. How do I compare estate agents and what are the questions I need to be ...
thanks your reply is EXTREMELY helpful with lots for us to think about. Really appreciate the time it took for you to write it all out for us. x Read More
UK owners of buy to let by Corrin
Hiya, Does anyone have ay info on what I should be asking estate agents if they are going to be managing my rental property for me? Ive never been in this position before. How do I compare estate agents and what are the questions I need to be ...
sorry, we are renting out a property we own in the UK so we can move to Malta, I figured a few people on here may have been in that situation. Was looking for some advise about what we should be asking the UK estate agent to make sure its being ... Read More
UK owners of buy to let
Hiya, Does anyone have ay info on what I should be asking estate agents if they are going to be managing my rental property for me? Ive never been in this position before. How do I compare estate agents and what are the questions I need to be ... Read More
schools again! by Corrin
Hi all, Sorry to keep posting on the topic of schools but this seems to be the make or break subject to us coming. We liked the look of the international school, san anton and san andrea but theyre all full for Sept 2015 when my son would turn ...
I think when we come to visit we will look at st pauls and sliema schools because we will also be trying to decide which area we want to rent in. That might be decided by the school if we like it :). Does anyone go to the st julians government ... Read More
schools again! by Corrin
Hi all, Sorry to keep posting on the topic of schools but this seems to be the make or break subject to us coming. We liked the look of the international school, san anton and san andrea but theyre all full for Sept 2015 when my son would turn ...
Sorry Caroline, missed your question, he wasn't going to private here, he is due to start in Sept this yr at a local village school where we had a 'flexi school' agreement (where he would attend part time and be home educated part time 50/50). This ... Read More
schools again! by Corrin
Hi all, Sorry to keep posting on the topic of schools but this seems to be the make or break subject to us coming. We liked the look of the international school, san anton and san andrea but theyre all full for Sept 2015 when my son would turn ...
thanks chinook :) and everyone else for replying :) I'm hearing good things about some of the government schools in the st clares group (sliema and surrounding areas) which is good because that's where we are hoping to move to first (probably ... Read More
schools again!
Hi all, Sorry to keep posting on the topic of schools but this seems to be the make or break subject to us coming. We liked the look of the international school, san anton and san andrea but theyre all full for Sept 2015 when my son would turn ... Read More
Adapting to Malta by RKH
Hello, My husband,son,dog and I are looking to make the move to Malta. I am fine with the island life as I grew up in Hawaii. However, I moved 5 years ago to Lake Tahoe, Nv. which is at a much slower pace with traffic, which was a big motivation for ...
RKH we are in the same position, moving this year. My son will be 4 and my daughter 1 by the time we move. (we also have a dog too) My preferred school would be verdala because of the style of education but I don't think we can afford the fee's so ... Read More