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…)

It may be difficult to find ways and means to keep all rooms in your property in Malta cool during a typically hot summer of Malta – when temperatures soar.  Most properties in Malta suffer the heat terribly and keeping a home fresh in peak summer can be exceptionally hard. Keeping out the sun may be an easier thing to do than trying to keep the house fresh by spending a great deal of money to run air conditioning systems around the clock.

There are several ways of blocking the sun and its heat. Here are some ideas:

Changing patterns – the patterns (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…)

Many people prefer to purchase real estate in Malta in a finished state rather than one which is still in shell form and requiring quite a fair bit of work. The difference in price between a shell and finished property caters for the works carried out by the previous owner, including labour, installation and the actual purchase of several goods (kitchen, bathrooms etc). It also allows the new owner the added advantage of being able to move in almost immediately. However, for those who are not in any rush to settle into their new property in Malta, the purchase of a shell property maybe ideal. The difference in price allows them use those funds (and possibly less) towards customising the property to their exact requirements. (more…)

Rooftop gardens in first floor Maisonettes in Malta, Duplexes, apartment buildings or even Terraced houses in Malta are a very feasible option, where roofs are flat and most homes have the privilege of having either an entire roof space to enjoy, or a considerable part of it. If there is no other outdoor space to enjoy such as a terrace, yard or veranda, then the rooftop option becomes a very inviting one especially if you enjoy having barbecues and entertaining people in your property in Malta.  The other great advantage of creating such an improvement in your property is the fact you will also increase the value of your precious piece of real estate in Malta.  However there are some key points to keep in mind when embarking on the project of turning a plain roof into a green haven. (more…)

RE/MAX Malta has increased their year on year sales turnover in 2011 by 45% and letting turnover by 25% respectively. This was announced by Kevin Buttigieg, Managing Director of RE/MAX Malta during the company’s annual general meeting held recently at Hilton Malta

Addressing over 150 RE/MAX affiliates in the Portomaso Suite, Mr. Buttigieg thanked all affiliates, including administration, associates, managers and franchise owners for their astounding achievements in 2011 and their steady start to the new year with a solid performance in January. He said “2011 was an excellent year thanks to the collective efforts of all employees making up the RE/MAX Malta family. We already started the year up by 35% compared to last year and we shall continue to support you to achieve greater heights in 2012”. (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…)

Following a brief visit to Malta in 2011, it has emerged that actor Tom Cruise is looking to buy a luxury property in Malta. The actor, along with his wife Katie Holmes and daughter Suri, visited Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and their six children during filming for World War Z, which was partly shot in Malta during the Summer of 2011. Pitt and Jolie were renting Guarena Palace – an 18^th century fortress-like villa in Qrendi. It was during this visit that Cruise and his family fell in love with Malta.



Since then, Cruise it is understood that they hired a property firm in Milan – Allessandro Proto Consulting – to source an ideal home for him on the island. The firm has already sourced other homes for Cruise in London and Italy. However, they have been given a bit of a daunting task as one of the requirements for his Maltese property includes a 200m² living room – to be used for entertainment and as well as meetings. This is, more or less, the size of a tennis court. Aside from this, he’s also requested (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…)

Every seller would like to sell their home fast and for the best price possible. Unfortunately, several sellers have adopted a method of simply deciding to sell their home, and then placing a few adverts or spreading the word. We can help boost up your selling process with 10 tips on selling your home fast, and for the best price:

1) Price it right

A badly priced property will quickly become stale on the market. If you’re not sure of what price to ask for, simply check what other properties in your area are selling for. You can do this by visiting several real estate Malta websites and searching for similar properties.
2) Depersonalize it

Remove any personal items you may have running around. Ideally, your buyer would feel an immediate attachment to the place, but would only feel like an intruder in your home if your attachment to the property is visible. (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…)

In this day and age, many will agree that owning a property in Malta is the best investment.  It’s not always easy to take that giant leap to sell your first home and purchase another in order to improve on what you have.

The first thing highly likely to come to one’s mind is shooting up the price and increasing the property’s value in order to “save” having to take out another loan on top of an existing one.

It definitely doesn’t work that way. In fact, by doing so, you will find that you will be losing out big time in the long run. And I could safely state this from an experience I’ve lived myself.

Imagine this. You price your malta property at €100,000 but in actual fact your property is worth much less according to current market evaluations. You list your property with a string of malta real estate agents and every now and again you may get a knock at your door or a call to have your property viewed. (more…)

Whether you’re buying or selling, real estate in Malta is one of the most valuable things you own. The decision to buy or sell propertyis never taken lightly – entrusting that decision to a stranger is even more difficult.

Which is why several people are sceptical about working with a Malta real estate agent . There is a common misconception that an agent will take-over the transaction, and you may not be too happy with the final price. Regardless of whether you are selling or buying a property in Malta, you are not obliged to sign a promise of sale or contract, or indeed make/accept an offer, if you’re not happy with the price. If it doesn’t meet your satisfactions, simply reject it.One of the main reasons for people opting to not work with a real (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…)

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…)