It can easily be said that purchasing a Malta property is one of the biggest investments several people will ever make. After the hassle of saving up, or possibly getting the purchase financed, you certainly want to avoid making any mistakes that will counter all your hard work. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of things to look out for so we can help you ensure your transaction goes through as smoothly as possible.

Many people usually buy real estate in Malta with a long-term investment in mind, hoping to re-sell in a few years and make a profit despite making no alterations to the property. This can be true for some properties, however properties do not (more…)

Most people experience life visually. When we have difficulty understanding written text, we try to picture it – the human brain tends to remember images better than it can memorise text. Based on this alone, it has become common practise to use visuals when advertising any product or service.

The same is to be said when it comes to marketing your Malta Property. If you plan on selling your Malta real estate through an estate agent, be sure to provide the them with some good high resolution photos.  To help you with this, we’ve jotted down a few tips that will help you show your property in Malta in the best possible light. (more…)

If you ever try to visualise yourself as you once were as a tiny toddler, you will realise that the world is a totally different place from a lower angle. The fact that most infants enjoy an adventurous disposition and ladlefuls of energy means that adults caring for them must be extra prudent where home safety is concerned. With some forethought and foresight you can transform a fashionable home into a safe home. Here are just a few ideas that are doable with patience and a handful of gadgets.

The most traumatic accidents which children experience are due to falls. Young children are not capable of assessing dangers and this means that stairs, balconies and windows have to be checked for safety and accessibility. Stairways should be fitted with safety gates both at the top and the bottom of the stairway. (more…)

So you need to find some office space to rent in Malta? The local papers and Malta real estate websites will probably find you several options to consider, but there are a number of things you must think of before committing yourself to renting office space.

Location – think of all aspects on the issue of location. How far is the office from your home? Will you and your team need to travel a long distance to get there every day? Is the location ideal for your clients? Is the location ideal for your business’ or professions’ reputation? Is it as central as you need it to be? Is it too central, or too isolated?



If you are in doubt, travel to and from the aspired-for office at different times of the day and on different days of the week so that you will gauge all these elements. (more…)

It’s normal to be excited when buying real estate in Malta as this is not something you do every day. One may very well get carried away and purchase a property and realise later that they have overlooked the fact that the property had latent damages or hidden defects not visible to the layman’s eye, which could, a year down the line, turn your life completely upside down.

What you thought might have been a house you’d like to settle in for a substantial number of years turns out to be a property you may want to get rid of just after a few years. And what’s the cause for such a decision?

On purchasing a property, many – especially if they are first time buyers in Malta - fail to anticipate certain little defects that may turn out (more…)

Many people consider the decision to purchase property one of the biggest decisions one will make. This is hardly surprising when you consider the responsibilities that come with this decision. One needs to be aware of the process of purchasing a property, the expenses and charges involved, and what methods would simplify their buying process – even more so when it’s the first property being purchased.

It is important to have a budget in mind before searching for properties. Several people have borrowed funds in order to finance their purchase. If this is the case, the bank is able to give you an indication of your borrowing limit based on your salary, factoring in other expenses you may already be committed to. Remember that this is only an indication so be sure to search for properties priced below this figure. It may be prudent to deduct costs of other items, such as furnis (more…)

It’s always exciting when one decides they would like to purchase property in Malta, however it seems that this decision comes hand-in-hand with a bit of dread. It is a well-known fact that Malta has several properties waiting to be sold and it may seem that finding your dream home may be a intimidating experience. However, this can only be said for those who do not have the know-how when it comes to searching for the right property, but this article will help you gain that knowledge.

As with all other items, you need to have a budget in mind before you ‘shop’ for a Malta property – and this should be the first thing you so (more…)

 



Designer finished ground floor MAISONETTE, situated in a semi-private street in the best and quiet area of this town.  Layout consists of a large and sunny front patio, formal sitting room, large living/dining/kitchen, wide hall, a spacious study area, (more…)

Yesterday, after several months of debate and discussion the Permanent Resident Scheme was replaced with a High Net Worth individual scheme.  This new scheme has been created by the Finance Ministry to attract foreign investment but also entails individuals to contribute to the Economy by means of tax minimums and an increase of the minimum property price that one needs to spend to qualify to benefit from an advantageous tax rate. (more…)

The range of first time buyers in Malta is much wider than I had first thought it out to be. It comprises couples who have decided to set up a family, and are seeking a place where to live, right down to the regular long established families who feel that the time has come to make the leap from renting a place to owning a property. 

However Ms Jane Caruana, who has just acquired her very first property in Malta, and has kindly agreed to talk to me about her experiences, comes from yet another category. This is how she explained her reasons for her first ever home purchase.

“I had been saving money for a number of working years. I am now 30 years of age, and I feel it is the right time to move out of my parents’ house and invest in a property of my own,” she told me, adding, perhaps in order to make her message clearer, “You may say it was the result of a combination involving a lifestyle necessity, coupled with the need to make some kind of solid investment.”

I then asked Jane whether she had any preferences regarding Read rest of the story

South facing DETACHED VILLA, recently renovated to a tasteful contemporary style, yet retaining an imposing traditional facade. Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living / dining, guests’ toilet and a new fully fitted and equipped kitchen / breakfast. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, each bedroom enjoying a balcony with distant views. Underlying the property is a street level garage, study and store room easily converted into a flatlet if required. The VILLA is surrounded by a partially paved garden with a brand new heated swimming pool with counter current and Jacuzzi. Fully air-conditioned. Ready to move into. (more…)

In what is probably the most talked about subject in the Malta real estate industry today we bring to you, according to reliable sources, the latest proposals that are being put forward to Parliament for approval regarding the newly refreshed Permanent Residency Scheme.

The Residence Scheme Regulations 2004, originally issued back in 1988, facilitated the entry and indefinite stay of foreigners wishing to enjoy a second or retirement home in sunny Malta. The Scheme has also served to attract affluent foreigners seeking a Euro-Mediteranean lifestyle in a tax-friendly environment. (more…)

Birgu is a very old locality on the south side of the Grand Harbour in Malta, with its origins reaching back to medieval times. The town occupies a promontory of land with Fort St Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. In recent years, due to an agreement made by the Maltese Government with Sovereign Military Order of Malta, this Catholic Order of Knighthood has returned to the Island. This agreement, which has a duration of 99 years, grants the Knights of Malta t (more…)

Where else will you receive 5% guaranteed Rental Income?

RE/MAX is offering a selection of exclusive properties located in the prestigious Block T10 at The Tigne Point luxury development located in Sliema (close to the ferries).   The development is nearing completion and includes several amenities that no other project of this size can match.  Within the development one will find a fully comprehensive shopping mall, a number of catering establishments as well as fairly large Supermarket.  M&S Food, Juniors and Debenhams amongst other high street names all feature in what is an ideal shopping experience for foreigners and locals alike.  The apartments also have access to a communal pool.

The apartments on offer this Sunday start at € 505, 000 and go up depending on the floor level and layout that the apartment may be on.   All apartments are finished to the highest standards from no other firm than (more…)