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Everything you need to know about Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

A properly insulated home with high energy efficiency, no matter if it is a studio apartment or a villa, could easily help the homeowner save up to 30% on the property’s electricity bills, not to mention helping the country’s environment. That’s where Energy Performance Certificates come in.

Here’s the lowdown on why an EPC could save you energy – not to mention time and money – especially when buying or selling your property in Malta.

Tips for furnishing a Maltese townhouse

Close to town centres and built for comfort, Maltese townhouses are dripping with traditional charm and beautiful architectural features, both inside and out. Making your townhouse feel like a home can be a challenge, but the end result makes it all worthwhile. If you are buying townhouse, these tips could help you create your perfect space.

How to Make a Maltese House into Your Family Home

When house-hunting for a family home, it’s easy to get bogged down with the details of the building. While considerations such as number of bedrooms or access to local amenities are always important, at the heart of all house-hunting is the question: can this house become our home – a home the whole family will love to live in, grow up in, and return to someday?

RE/MAX Leads Real Estate Market in Survey

Malta’s real estate giant RE/MAX Malta has topped several categories in a recent survey commissioned on the local real estate market.

Everything you need to know about restoring a Maltese balcony

There are few architectural features that say ‘Malta!’ quite as loudly as the traditional wooden balcony found on the facades of properties like townhouses. There has been a resurgent interest in preserving these colourful, iconic structures and an industry has grown up around that need. Here is what you need to know about restoring a Maltese balcony to its full glory.

RE/MAX & Friends Foundation Donates €50,000 to Presidents Trust & MCCF for Visually Impaired

Real estate giant RE/MAX Malta recently donated €50,000 to the Presidents’ Trust and the Malta Community Chest Fund. The amount, which was passed on directly to President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca during the company’s Christmas party at the Westin Dragonara Resort, included €40,000 specifically in aid of the #HelpThemRead charity drive campaign, which was launched in the final quarter of 2018 to support 60 visually-impaired children.

Keep Boredom at Bay with these Winter Activities

It can be tempting to hunker down indoors through the winter months, with just the TV and endless cups of tea for company, but there is more to life than Netflix and fleece socks.
Here are a few ideas for things you can do in Malta this winter that don’t involve your sofa.

Here’s how an architect can help you when buying property in Malta

There are so many things to consider before deciding which house or apartment to buy. An architect’s expert opinion is invaluable to making the right choice. Here are a few reasons a professional evaluation is so important.

What are the Top Home Design Trends for 2019?

The world of interior décor is constantly evolving and – yes! – a number of exciting trends are emerging for 2019. We’ve picked our favourites for our property in Malta.

59.8% Believe the Local Real Estate Market is Stronger in 2018 than in 2017

An independent survey for RE/MAX Malta also found that 31.8% think now is the right time to buy a property on the island. A recent in-depth independent survey conducted by Esprimi and commissioned by RE/MAX…

How to choose the right Christmas tree for your home

We know that picking up a Christmas tree for your home can be tricky business, with all the different options, but we’re here to try break it down for you, to really help you make the right choice!

Features of traditional Maltese houses

Malta has a long history of architecture, but along with the grandiose buildings, there were also the functional living spaces built for people, from the older farmhouses to the quainter 19^th and early 20^th century townhouses.

RE/MAX Malta Double Award-Winner at European Convention

Multi-award-winning RE/MAX Malta has received yet more international recognition as it was presented with two prestigious awards at the RE/MAX European Convention in Amsterdam last month.

Why you should make your property exclusive with RE/MAX

It is no secret that the property market in Malta is experiencing steady growth, and interest in investing in property is very much on the mind of most of the population. But while there seems to be a never-ending rush to finding the right deal and selling your home at a profit, very few clients are well equipped with the right insight into this industry.
You have the opportunity to sell your property exclusively with RE/MAX, who are the leading real estate agency in the market today.

How to make the most out of your back yard

The backyard is a staple of properties in Malta—many houses of character, townhouses, terraced houses, villas and even smaller maisonettes, tend to feature a backyard.

They come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, and can be great spaces given the right attention. Many a great backyard has been overlooked—but don’t fret, no matter what size your backyard is, we have some ideas for enjoying this great area of your home!