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…)

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…)

From impressions garnered via bits and pieces in the press and other street talk, I thought that the malta property business had stalled, having joined the looming casualties of this dreaded global recession. I certainly thought that I was not alone in assuming that prices are plummeting, people are posting back their keys through their lenders’ doors and real estate agencies are on the wane.

However, after talking to Mr James Busuttil, Franchise owner and branch manager at RE/MAX Central, whose office is in Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara, I stand to be corrected. This gentleman of 20-years-plus standing in the industry, doesn’t allow you to stray too much outside the peripheries of what his Office is meant to achieve. And contrary to what I was given to understand regarding the (more…)

In this list you will find a selection of Malta Property and Gozo Property that are exclusively listed with RE/MAX Malta.  We take pride in representing our exclusive listings and wish to share this portfolio with you.

This page will be updated consistently with new exclusive listings as they are added to our database.  Exclusive listings are properties that are only represented by RE/MAX and you will not find these properties listed with other real estate websites.  If you are interested in any of the properties hereunder or if there isn’t any property in Malta or Gozo in this list that is of interest contact us anyways.  As we have the largest database of properties in Malta and Gozo we are bound to find you your dream castle.

Our agents are professionally trained to answer any questions you may have about relocating to Malta or Gozo and purchasing a property in Malta and/or Gozo, whether ……read more on Property in Malta Exclusive listed by RE/MAX

Have you ever dreamt of moving abroad to an English speaking Island in the middle of the Mediterranean where crime is practically non-existent, the climate is pleasant throughout the year, the standard of living is high and the cost of living being reasonably low?  Well, you can stop dreaming because your wishes may even be closer than you think.   You might just want to start packing your bags after you read this. (more…)

Today more than ever homeowners need to focus on creating a comprehensive plan for marketing their property. Use this video to learn why RE/MAX agents are uniquely qualified to help you successfully market your home in today’s real estate market

Most people only think of residential property when considering becoming a landlord which indeed involves the least risk. Today’s Malta property rental market is buoyant due to the number of companies relocating to Malta from various industries such as internet gaming & finance just to mention a couple.  This high demand created by a strong government infrastructure that accommodates the needs of these companies creates a natural demand for rental property in Malta from the company executives and staff that relocate to Malta to operate the respective businesses.

The type of employees that seek out employment overseas are usually highly educated or trained according to their job descriptions and therefore are able to afford an average to above average rent ranging from € 400 per month, which would accommodate them in a one bedroom apartment to € 700 per month which would able the employee to afford a luxury two bedroom apartment next to the seafront.  Executives usually rent properties with prices ranging from € 1000 up to even € 3500. These budgets would afford them anything from a seafront apartment in Sliema to a condominium apartment in one of our luxury developments in Sliema (Tigne Point, Fort Cambridge) or St. Julian’s (Portomaso, Pender Gardens) that include pool facilities, parking facilities as well as security along with surroundng amenities.

Though the corporate executives are already training Maltese employees to take up these positions in order to save on costs, the rate of new companies setting foot down on our shores outweighs the rate that Maltese are being trained and therefore demand is continuous. There is also the facture that some highly skilled employees maybe headhunted or decide to move away from Malta and therefore a foreign replacement would be a necessity for that company.

The main areas of relocation are St. Julian’s, Sliema, Swieqi, Gzira, Msida as well as Ta’ L-Ibrag, High Ridge and Madliena.  Some employees choose to live further afield however these are too few to even mention when we are considering company employees or executives.

The return on invest ranges from 3% to 5% and sometimes you may be able to get 6% if you invest wisely. 

There is also a market in the South of Malta as well as in the North of Malta however we will touch those markets in a different article scheduled in the near future.  We will also touch the commercial property in Malta market in the next issue.

It is recommended to contact a reputable Malta real estate agent in  for further advice on how you can invest and achieve the best return on investment for your money.

Malta’s Newest Town

The first buildings in Pembroke, two watch towers, were built by the Knights of the Order of St. John to safeguard the coast of Bahar ic-Caghaq. Yet, major developments were done by the British in the early 20th century who built a military base with training grounds for their soldiers.

Pembroke served as a military base until 1977 and as evidence of this one can find many colonial buildings. The oldest colonial building is Fort Pembroke which was completed in December 1879. The purpose of this fort was twofold; to protect the Grand Harbour and, to defend the right flank of the Victoria Lines. Today, the fort has been converted to an international school hosting hundreds of foreign students every year. There is also a Military Cemetery which hosts the victims of the first and second world wars.

Read more on Property in Pembroke, Malta

RE/MAX Malta is organising a two day seminar for their associates and managers featuring 2 foreign key note speakers.  The Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of RE/MAX Europe, Mr. Charles ‘Chuck’ Lemire and Richard Duggal, a Top 100 RE/MAX associate from North America will be arriving in Malta on the 21^st of April 2010 to participate in the seminar that will be held at the five star Corinthia Hotel, located St. Georges Bay, St. Julian’s.

The annual event is organised every year as part of RE/MAX Malta’s commitment to the education of their associates and managers alike.   The event will also include two local trainers, Mr. Paul Vincenti, the RE/MAX’s approved trainer and Mr. James Busuttil, of RE/MAX Central located in B’kara. Regional Director of RE/MAX Malta commented by saying ”It will be an honour to have Mr. Lemire back in Malta with us.  We are lucky to have the availability of such influential speakers such as Mr. Lemire and Mr. Duggal.  We look forward to another successful event”

The first day of the event has exclusively been organised for their associates.  The full day will begin with a lecture on setting up a business plan and implementing it and will end with an agent rally that will be delivered by Chuck Lemire and Mr. Richard Duggal.  The second day is reserved for just managers who will particpate in a workshop titled “Managing your business”. The two day seminar is strictly for RE/MAX associates and managers only however they will also be organising a public event called ’60 minutes with RE/MAX’. 

60 minutes with RE/MAX is an open-to-all introduction to RE/MAX ideal for individuals looking for a career change or those interested to know more about RE/MAX.  The event will be held on the 22^nd April 2010 at The Corinthia Hotel, St. Georges Bay, St. Julian’s and will start at 19.30hrs, followed by a cocktail reception at 20.30hrs at the same venue.  To participate one must register their interest by calling Ilona Farrugia on 25783300 or by sending an email at info@remax-malta.com.

Chuck Lemire is a 13-year veteran of the RE/MAX system with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Under Lemire’s leadership as Executive Vice-President/Regional Director, the RE/MAX New England Region grew by over 2,000 Sales Associates, from 1,945 Associates to 4,000 in 280 offices, in only five years. An accomplished executive in the area of Franchise Sales and Business Development, Lemire’s experience and leadership are a tremendous resource to RE/MAX Europe’s Regional Owners, many of whom received initial training from Lemire. A key contributor to the RE/MAX network, Lemire is a catalyst for unparalleled growth in the regions he serves. A licensed real estate broker and native New Englander, Lemires’ focus is on the growth and quality service development of RE/MAX Europe.

Richard Duggal passionately enjoys sharing his knowledge, his  dynamic pro-active marketing systems, and “trade secrets” with Re/max professionals  across North America and Europe. He is constantly creating success stories with Real Estate professionals showing the way  to high production. He has also built his own powerful team of agents with his training, coaching and natural and compelling accountability systems. As a training consultant to the world’s largest real estate coaching organizations he is recognized to be one of the best in the industry in sales presentation and prospecting skills, a designation that meets and is consistent with his accomplishments. As well as regular placement in the coveted Re/max Top 100 list he is also a recipient of the Diamond Club Award. With an 18 year top producer track record in the industry Richard is constantly improving his skills and systems and leads by example by pushing himself to always be growing. He credits much of his success and enjoyment of real estate to the RE/MAX system.

One can also follow this event on Facebook by clicking on this link: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=104722182902550&ref=nf

Or if your interested in learning more about Careers at RE/MAX go to www.join-remax-malta.com . 

RE/MAX Malta is the fastest growing real estate agency on the Maltese Islands.  If your interested in buying, selling or renting a property in Malta contact one of our eight offices.

Luxury has always been the point behind the acquisition of a villa. Originated in Roman times, villas were built by the upper classes and wealthy merchants as a second residence away from the city, usually, somewhere in thecountryside. These used to serve as a respite from the hot temperature found in cities during summer. Possessing a villa has always been a sign of power and wealth. Generally, for a property to be considered a villa, it has to be larger than usual, equipped with all amenities and facilities including gardens, swimming pools and nice views on the sea or countryside. 

Here is a list of cities where you can find villas in Malta and Gozo:  Read More about Villas for Sale in Malta

 Wins Best Real Estate Agency and Best Real Estate Agency Website at London International Property Awards.

Following RE/MAX Malta’s successes in the 2008 and 2009 International Property awards the company was inducted as members of the LIAD, which is an elite group of Leading International Agents and Developers. Furthermore, for the second year running RE/MAX Malta won the 2009 Best Real Estate agency and 2009 Best Real Estate Agency Website awards.  The awards were presented at a Gala dinner held at the London Marriot Hotel last month. 

Being a member of the LIAD broadens RE/MAX Malta’s network of real estate agencies. Through this network RE/MAX Malta  will have easy access and communication with all award winners from the various regions of Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arabia and the Americas.

The International Property Awards, which this year were co-organised and backed by CNBC, The New York Times, The Daily Mail, The Sydney Morning Herald, Bangkok Post and the Sin Chew Daily are the most prestigious awards programme dedicated to finding the best real estate professionals across the globe.   Every company entry is judged by a large panel of professionals whose collective knowledge of the property industry is second to none and unsurpassed by any other property awards. 

The awards are open to real estate professionals that are able to submit a comprehensive document and presentation based on the particular award topic they are entering.  RE/MAX Malta’s Best Real Estate agency’s submission consisted of a comprehensive document highlighting all company’s operations and procedures together with the marketing strategies being adopted both locally and overseas.  The Best Real Estate Agency Website submission consisted of a detailed document highlighting the technical and marketing efforts of the Company’s website. The submission was judged by the panel which included representatives of the largest search engine company in the world, Google.

This year’s judges included Ben Wood, industry head property markets of Google UK; Peter Bolton King, group chief executive of the National Federation of Property Professionals; Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Council; Christopher Hall, president elect of FIABCI; Wilhelm Harnish, Master Builders of Australia (MBA); Thijs Stoffer, International Consortium of Real Estate Agents Association (ICREA); Helen Shield, editor-in-chief of International Homes magazine and Gillian Farr, head of design of Laura Ashley Home.

RE/MAX Malta’s Regional Director, Jeff Buttigieg said that “We were extremely proud to have won these awards amongst stiff opposition from other real estate agencies in Malta. This underlines that RE/MAX Malta commitment and leadership in the Maltese real estate market.”

Should you be interested in coming to Malta to view properties with the intention to buy property in Malta or visit the Island of Malta, RE/MAX Malta have very competitive rates at the Hilton Malta, Malta’s foremost hotel and one of the best hotels in the Meditteranean.

A rate of € 132.00 during March and € 138.00 during the month of April includes breakfast for two.  If there was anytime to enjoy the Sun and view Property in Malta, do it and take advantage now by calling 99475620 or email Jeff Buttigieg on jeff@remax-malta.com.  Bookings are subject to availability.

During 2010 RE/MAX Malta will be launching their Luxury division – “RE/MAX COLLECTION”, which was showcased to all customers during the MALTA PROPERTY EXPO, which was held at the MFCC between the 4^th and 7^th March this year.  RE/MAX Collection is an International Brand that deals with the needs and requirements of niche clients who are searching for rental investments, pure property investments or high end luxury properties in Malta.  This segment of the market will be serviced by seasoned professionals with vast experience in these niche markets.   Ever since the company was founded in 2004, RE/MAX has always been a leader in upmarket properties such as villas, seafront apartment as well as for the major property developments namely Portomaso, Fort Cambridge and Tigne Point.   According to Kevin Buttigieg, Managing Director of RE/MAX Malta, the reason behind the launch of the luxury brand is due to consolidation as well as the fact that the International brand has recently been re-launched worldwide. Go to the RE/MAX Collection site on http://www.remaxcollection-malta.com

Some of the most delightful houses in Malta and Gozo, indeed all over the world, did not begin as houses at all.

During the barbarian invasions of Rome, many citizens whose homes were either destroyed or confiscated, created new living spaces for themselves in the Colosseum. In Malta the sporadic raids by the Moors in their bid to pillage and capture the natives, later to be sold as slaves, necessitated an escape to the fortified city of Mdina where the Maltese made domestic use of churches, stores and other spaces in their bid to escape the war-mongering pirates.

Besides wars, other disasters like earthquakes and flooding, both natural and man-created, were instrumental in creating shelters within structures that were not initially conceived as homes. After all it is easier and more economical to adapt an abandoned church, monastery, farmhouse or stable, to serve as a home than it is to build a new house.

During the seventies when an environmental awareness started being perceived all over Europe there developed a rapidly growing interest in the old and in preserving what already exists. Real estate in Malta was quick to perceive the development of this new movement which manifested itself in various ways.

The tell-tale signs included a passion for collecting antiques, a craze for nostalgia, an interest in conservation while respecting (and studying) the ecology of the area involved, and of course the restoration and preservation of historically significant buildings.

After having spoken to various people involved in the Malta property market I was introduced to some tenants who harbour a love of the unusual, a desire for interesting architectural design and solid construction and who desire to live, and oftentimes work, in unconventional spaces. In a nutshell these are people who get a kick in frequenting places where the aesthetic and the practical are intermingled.

There are various reasons as to why, say a converted farmhouse,  wholly satisfies its owner.  This may range from the delight of inhabiting aged patina surroundings to the whimsy of entering a room through a massive arch once used to shelter some ancient aristocrat and his horse. It certainly provides an unusual living experience far removed from the increasing modern-day conformity that sometimes smacks of the artificial craftsmanship that characterises modern society.

In Malta, oftentimes unwittingly, the art of conversion has been turned into a veritable art-form. Some of the former British Services’ quarters, or barracks, like those found in Pembroke or the Marshall Court in Gzira,  have been converted into modern-day houses; or a Secondary School in the case of Sandhurst. Other former military venues have been artfully converted from instruments of war to touristic establishments like il-Fortizza in Sliema and the Gun-Post in Floriana.

Over the years Maltese architects have garnered some unique expertise in visualizing and actuating radical changes to old buildings. Suffice it to mention the fate of the Auberges in Valletta; which in the mid-sixteenth century used to host the various langues (languages) which made up the venerated Order of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem and Malta. Of course the most famous is the Castille, which originally housed the Spanish branch of the Order, and is now the Office of the Prime Minister.

From amongst the considerable number of old Maltese buildings mainly situated in Valletta, Mdina and the Three Cities; whose original role has been significantly transformed over the years, one cannot but mention the Mediterranean Conference Centre.  Formerly known as the Sacra Infermeria it served right up until the Second World War as a military hospital, earning a lot of respect from the international medical community, both during the period of the Knights and the Crimean war. Its tasteful conversion, in 1979,  to a top Conference venue, and a flexible exhibition space, had prompted the Council of Europe to award the coveted Europa Award for Restoration to the Maltese Government. Other remarkable conversion edifices must be the Arts’ Centre, at St James Cavalier, described by Architect Richard England as “a former citadel meant to keep people away; now re-designed to draw in the crowds in order to patronize the Arts” and the Maritime Museum in Cospicua, which from a derelict store now houses some of the country’s fine and unique maritime heritage.

I was pleasantly surprised to hear from the experts who are au courant with the Malta property market that houses of character are still sought. Sometimes such a request creates long drives to out-of-the-way places and plenty of detective work in order to trace the history of these abodes. However, according to these experts,  there is nothing more fulfilling than the energy spent in such a “Rescue & Restore” operation.      

Written by Tony Cassar Darien