Hi, and welcome!
Yep, exciting times - it'll all go a lot faster than you expect it to, I'm sure. You'll find loads of great advice on the Malta forum, courtesy of GozoMark and a host of other members. But feel free to chat here too - we're a worldwide forum.

I really envy you. Kay and I are getting itchy feet waiting for our next overseas stint!
Have you decided where on Gozo you're going to live?