Heya! I'll be arriving to sunny Malta on Aug 27th and am currently in search of a long term letting in either St. Julians or Sliema areas to start living on Sept. 2nd....
Pablo D. replied:
Yeah, I'm aware of that, Oisin. The Real Estate market operates pretty much the same here in Spain. That's why I'm skipping any offering coming from indie commissioners and I've rather contacted directly the big guys instead: Several appointments have been scheduled already with representatives from ReMAX, Frank Salt, Simon Mamo and SQL. It's gonna be a very hectic week haha!
Oisin J. replied:
Re: Eligibility for the much cheaper ‘residential’ water and electricity consumption tariffs in respect of owner-occupiers as well as those renting their accommodation: Whether an owner-occupier or a tenant, those non-Maltese EU/EEA/Swiss citizens in possession of an ‘e-Residence Card’ / new identity card as well as Third Country Nationals with Long-Term Residence status are eligible for the much lower, ‘residential’ water and electricity consumption tariffs - according to ARMS Ltd. regulations. Please note that: A) The ‘domestic’ electricity consumption tariff is 30% more expensive than the 'residential' one. B) The ‘domestic’ water consumption tariff is at least 56% more expensive than the 'residential' one. C) Unlike the ‘residential’ scheme, eco-reductions are not applied to the ‘domestic’ electricity consumption tariff. D) Unlike the ‘residential’ scheme, one-off energy allowance cheques are not payable in respect of the ‘domestic’ water and electricity consumption tariff. In order to convert from ‘domestic’ to ‘residential’ water and electricity consumption tariffs, one must register the correct number of household occupants with ARMS Ltd. To do this, one needs to download, print, fill in and submit a ‘change in number of persons declaration’ form as well as any other requisite documentation (specified at the bottom of the form) to ARMS Ltd. If you live in rented accommodation and are liable for energy bills issued in your landlord’s name, his / her signature (as account holder) and certain personal details are also required, but only in order to endorse the ‘change in number of persons declaration’ - to include all household occupants, that is, adults, minors and infants - a simple formality. You are also required to include a photocopy of both sides of your landlord’s (account holder’s) identity card. Please note that this procedure does not necessitate transferring the meters or the water and electricity account from the landlord to the tenant/s, nor significantly, does it entail the payment of any deposit by the household occupant/tenant or the landlord. Once you have submitted this form and requisite documentation to ARMS Ltd, ensure you receive either a receipt or written confirmation of its receipt - via e-mail - from them within 24 hours. This receipt is essential in order to avoid any misunderstandings with ARMS Ltd. about 'lost' or 'mislaid' applications by the time you receive your next water and electricity bill. In this regard, you may wish to write to Sean Barbara - Policy and Strategy manager of ARMS Ltd, at: sean.barbara@arms.com.mt In this connection, your attention is drawn to section D - Documentation - on the ‘Change in number of persons declaration’ - which can be accessed by clicking on the internet link reproduced at the foot of this posting. Should you experience any difficulties in this regard, I recommend you follow these guidelines: 1) Contact the Class Action Against ARMS LTD co-ordinator and spokesperson, Patricia Graham, at: armsclassaction@gmail.com 2) If you are an owner-occupier, join the Facebook Group which specializes in this issue: Class Action Against ARMS LTD https://www.facebook.com/groups/371466666251933/ 3) If you are a tenant, join the Facebook Group – Up in Arms, Malta https://www.facebook.com/groups/315158645273449/ 4) File a petition with The European Parliament Committee on Petitions online in any of the official languages of the European Union. . Simply click on this internet link to do so: https://www.secure.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/en/petition.html See section D - Documentation - on the ‘Change in number of persons declaration’ - which can be accessed by clicking on this internet link: https://www.smartutilities.com.mt/wps/wcm/connect/79 f2 c88043 d12 a1 ebd87 bd619660 d3 c8/5275+ARMS+CHANGE+IN+NUMBER+OF+PERSONS+APPLICATION.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Oisin J. replied:
Amy Forde, Re: ‘Domestic' versus ‘Residential’ water and electricity consumption tariffs. If you are liable for water and electricity bills in your landlord’s name, ensure you scrutinize the bills to ascertain whether or not are paying the much more expensive 'domestic' tariffs. ‘Domestic' water (at least +56%) and electricity (+30%) bills show Zero number of residents registered at the top right-hand corner of the bill. To compare and contrast both tariff schemes, simply click on the following internet links: http://www.wsc.com.mt/content/informationhttp://www.enemalta.com.mt/index.aspx?cat=2&art=5&art1=9 In case of difficulties, join this Facebook Group: Class Action against ARMS Ltdhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/371466666251933/
Hi guys,
I am currently looking for a place to stay in Marsaskala (until Christmas) and it has really been a struggle so far...
Does anyone of you have a good call for...
Paul H. replied:
I can't see it Robert 12-13 Euros a Night is a low budget, but this site has a couple of properties in your range - Good luck! http://www.sql.com.mt/Real-Estate/Properties-Inventory/Apartment-in-Marsascala-For-Sale-and-To-Let?Towns=Marsascala&Types=Apartment Like · 1 · Yesterday at 5:38 pm
Paul H. replied:
I can't see it Robert 12-13 Euros a Night is a low budget, but this site has a couple of properties in your range - Good luck! http://www.sql.com.mt/Real-Estate/Properties-Inventory/Apartment-in-Marsascala-For-Sale-and-To-Let?Towns=Marsascala&Types=Apartment
Lynne W. replied:
here is another online site to try http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/
Ray W. replied:
We have the biggest selection on the islands Ray Woods www.maltapropertyforsale.eu
Tracey M. replied:
info@jdproperties.com.mt They found us a permanent home for us to move into from the uk to malta in such a short time of high quality and affordability speak with Jason he is fantastic.