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…)

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…)

 



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…)

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…)

I would not say that there very many people currently eyeing real estate in Malta, or who are in the process of relocating to Malta, who bother about the island’s gastronomic history and contemporary culinary delights and I dont think that the reputable real estate agent in Malta that you may be using would think of telling you much about it.  Not saying that he or she couldn’t be your perfect conceirge.  The Maltese cuisine is a part of the culture you may be considering considering to relocate to so we felt this article may be of interest. (more…)

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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…)

If you’ve just landed on Malta and are planning to stay here for quite a while, there are some basic things you need to know about if you’re intent on making the re-location transition smoother. Here is some basic help to guide you through the maze.

If you plan to work on Malta, you will need specific permits and papers to be regulated. You will need to be registered with the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) which has a central office in Valletta from where you can get a great deal of related information. You might have to register with the VAT Department as well as get a working permit.

Useful offices to contact are the Department of Information (DOI) in Valletta from where you will find out about specific (more…)

‘You sure have it all,’ my friend told me, adding, ‘when God was handing out the gifts He was certainly lavish with your island.’

The middle aged successful ex-banker had just relocated from Munich to ‘my’ Malta and we were having dinner to (more…)

Retiring after several decades of hard work can be a bit of a nasty business but if one decides to come to Malta then there is more than enough to do here. It is particularly attractive for the culturally minded person who can engage to his/her heart’s content in a deluge of activities across a history strewn island which boasts stunning artifacts from past civilizations in almost every nook and cranny.

But one obviously has to have a place to live when retiring and here is where property comes into the equation. (more…)