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15 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 JULY 2018 FRANK Salt Real Estate has launched a brand new package dedicated to first time buyers in Malta and Gozo. Recognising the impact that rising prop- erty prices may be having on first time buyers keen to start out on the prop- erty ladder, the company pooled its resources to- gether with a selected list of key partners to give a big boost to first time buyers and make that first, most important investment of one's life that little bit easier and more affordable. Frank Salt Real Estate has tied up with partners such as APS Bank that will contribute up to €250 towards notarial fees is- sued by the notary of the cli- ent's choice; with Gasan Mamo Insurance to reduce the cost of first year building insurance by 50%; with Vella Falzon Home to give up to €8,000 in discounts based on spending in their stores on kitchens, home furnishings and many other products; and with ITC to provide 35% dis- count on white goods and 30% discount on lighting. When combined with the Gov- ernment of Malta exemption on stamp duty of up to €150,000 made available to first time buy- ers, leading to a further reduc- tion in costs of up to €5,250, this may well be the time to take that first step towards becom- ing a proud property owner. The new Frank Salt First Time Buyer Package is expected to be embraced by many people in the market who are looking to make that first big step of purchasing their first home. Company Director, Godfrey Swain, said, "The team at Frank Salt Real Estate has nearly 50 years' experience and expertise in the local market with a dedi- cated team of consultants who understand that buying that first property can be a stress- ful, confusing and time consuming experience. They also recognise that financial incentives alone, such as the First Time Buyer Package, is of huge assistance, but may still not be enough. Frank Salt Real Estate consultants will provide the final guidance and expertise needed to make the right decision at the right time by supporting clients in all their needs, matching their budgets and requirements against the vast database of properties the Company holds." "Frank Salt Real Estate is a company that is proud of its her- itage and proud of its long his- tory of always acting in the most ethical manner, highly regarded by all its clients and stakeholders, being buyers or sellers, tenants or landlords. Those principles are even more critical with first time buyers who may be inexpe- rienced in property and rely on the trust and ethical support of their Frank Salt Real Estate con- sultant to be completely satisfied and happy in their new home." Berkeley International Malta launches search for love ambassador BERKELEY International France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Malta, the elite matchmaker, is launch- ing a nationwide search for a new brand ambassador for Berkeley International Mal- ta. Berkeley International France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Malta is the first of its kind in the matchmaking industry, putting genuine love, elite introductions, exclusive matchmaking and confiden- tiality into a single premium package. The winning ambassador will showcase how Berkeley International Malta brings love into people's lives. The chosen Love Ambassador will help bring people to- gether and represent Berkeley International in a positive light, ad- vocating Berkeley In- ternational's offering as well as networking among their friends and peers. Berkeley In- ternational France, The Netherlands, Luxem- bourg and Malta have a member list of high-fly- ing international busi- ness people that are looking for love. Berkeley International believes in a suitable match for each person based on compatible backgrounds, personal- ity, interests, what they are looking for, age, values and spirituality. The new ambassador will be joining an illustrious family at Berkeley Inter- national France, The Netherlands, Luxem- bourg and Malta. The selected Love Ambas- sador will help interna- tional brand commu- nication agency Ogilvy keep thousands of fol- lowers on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube engaged while acting as an in- fluencer, spokesperson and networker in Malta to open up new mar- kets. Managing Director of Berkeley International France, The Nether- lands, Luxembourg and Malta, Hilde Watty, said, "Our team of world-class matchmakers, we call them hearthunters, act as guides and mentors by hand-select- ing and vetting every poten- tial match before introduc- ing them to our Members. Our hearthunters are known for their empathy, compas- sion, trustworthiness, and genuine desire to help our Members find love. I look forward to selecting our Love Ambassador in Malta during my visit to the Mal- tese Islands early August." Those interested in be- coming Malta's Love Am- bassador should contact Berkeley International's Brand Agency by emailing info@ogilvymalta.com For further information visit the Malta facebook page @BerkeleyInternational. Berkeley International France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Malta, has launched a search for a Love Ambassador in Malta. The shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by Berkeley International Managing Director, Hilde Watty, in Malta at the beginning of August Let's be Frank – we really care about first time buyers FIMBank hosts corporate client event FIMBANK recently hosted a reception for its local corporate clients which was held at the Bank's Head Office. The event served as an excel- lent opportunity for the Bank's clients to interact with their Relationship Managers and cus- tomer-facing employees. The Chairman and CEO of FIMBank greeted the clients and thanked them for their attendance. Jason Zammit, Head of Real Estate stated, "FIMBank has built a reputation on its abil- ity to build strong relationships with its clients. As a customer- centric Bank which proactively listens to its clients, we are com- mitted to tailoring financial solutions to meet their specific needs." He also emphasised the importance of such events as it enables the Bank to build a stronger rapport with its grow- ing local customer base. In ad- dition to FIMBank's real estate finance proposition, the Bank also offers a comprehensive range of trade financing, factor- ing and cash management ser- vices. Describing the Bank's client relationship management ap- proach, FIMBank's Head of Cash Management Chris Tra- pani said that, "The Bank is strongly geared to offer a wide range of Cash Management ser- vices to businesses. Our strategy hinges on a personalised ap- proach, with a consistent com- mitment to adapt to the latest technology and innovation to provide added value to all our clients." Panta Lesco receives 25-year loyalty award from Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems MITSUBISHI Electric Air Conditioning Systems has awarded Panta Lesco Malta with a loyalty award for 'ex- panding business and brand awareness' and achieving long-lasting co-operation for over the past 25 years. The Panta Lesco Group started off as a small electri- cal supplies retailer in 1960 and has grown to the award- winning building engineering services company that it is to- day. Amongst its vast portfo- lio of building services prod- ucts, Panta Lesco is making air con- ditioning systems from Mitsubishi Electric available through its 250 + strong team dedi- cated to carefully engineer building services design, installation and af- tersales support. Katrina Attard, General Manager of the Group's second largest subsidiary, Panta Marketing and Services Ltd, received the award during the 2018 Mostra Convegno in Milan. She described such an award as an honour. "We operate in a very competitive industry, however, one thing that has always set us apart from our competi- tors is our investment in our brand and the brands that we repre- sent. Being singled out by Mitsubishi Electric and recognised for expanding their business on the Island is an honour for all the team at Panta." Tomoyuki Sugai, Italian Branch President of Mitsubi- shi Electric Europe backs this partnership going forward stating that Panta Lesco is "fully recommended and sup- ported to perform all activi- ties in respect of Mitsubishi Electric air-conditioning equipment for the territory of Malta." (Left to Right): Andrea Veronese, Export Sales Department Manager; Tomoyuki Sugai, Branch President; Katrina Attard,, General Manager Panta Marketing and Services Ltd and Marcello Malavasi, Living Environmental Systems Director