First time buyers

Buying your first property? These are all the extra expenses you should expect

Looking for your first own home? Want to get on the property wagon? The property market is certainly ripe and there’s no better time to invest in your first property! Because, remember, “the only bad time to buy property is later.”

If you are buying a property for the first time, you should know you must save up some money for the expenses that go beyond the actual building. Have you thought about the notary and the architect? Insuring your home? Interiors?

Read on to find out more or just come by any of our RE/MAX office,  our agents will be more than happy to assist you in the process.

Things To Keep In Mind As A First-Time Buyer

From the budgeting to the viewing, what should I look out for as a first-time buyer? Buying your first property in Malta is never a walk in the park. But with the right mind-set and…

Decorating for First Time Buyers – How Not to Do It

It’s your first real estate in Malta and you want to do your own home decoration. Some ‘Do-It-Yourself’ stories speak of success, some are best left untold. Then again, you can be positive and consider…

Modern Maisonette for Sale in Mosta, MLS: 240071022-61, Price: € 140,000

Exclusive listing with RE/MAX is this Maisonette situated in a very smart block in the area known as ‘Tal-Wej’. Upon entering one finds a massive open plan kitchen/living with a fitted kitchen with branded appliances…

Apartment vs Maisonette – What to Choose?

If you are after a small piece of real estate in Malta that is easily manageable and practical for your purpose in life, chances are you will  be thinking of an buying an apartment.  Then,…

Bargain Hunting – Choosing Properties on a Shoe String

You want to buy real estate in Malta – perhaps your first property, perhaps not. You most definitely cannot afford to spend too much and your budget is somewhat tight. As you skim through the…

Banks, loans and buying on Malta

As very often happens, many first time buyers in Malta seek that extra financial assistance when they set out to purchase a property. It is all very well to decide to take out a home…

Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing Property

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…

Buying Your First Property

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…

The Property Price-Waiting Game

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…

Experience of a first time property buyer in Malta (part 2) by Tony Cassar Darien

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…

Experience of a first time buyer (part 1) by Tony Cassar Darien

She is 27 years of age. He is a year older. She works as a teacher and he is a printer. Both are serious, hard-working and happy in their relationship although not contemplating a formal…

RE/MAX introduces new and improved BOV Home Loan packages for Malta property market

Bank of Valletta have come up with an intriguing new package for prospective home loan customers which targets the first time buyers in Malta but also aims to strengthen the refurbishment and second property market….