Have you ever thought of living in an old house of character in one of the many villages in Malta? There are numerous online adverts selling or searching for a ‘house of character with a garden for sale in Malta’. Are you one who would actually buy one of these old and charming properties? What are the options when looking for a house of character with a garden or some outside space? What sort...

To the question: Can any foreigner buy a property in Malta? The answer is yes. Are there any restrictions on foreigners owning property in Malta? For citizens of an EU country, there are no restrictions and therefore one can purchase and own multiple properties without needing any specific permit. Restrictions on foreign nationals owning property in Malta depends mainly on...

Includes A Property Valuation Calculator! Do you want to sell your home? Perhaps you are looking to buy a property. How do you work out the value of your property in Malta? Try out this property calculator below to give you a rough idea of what your property in Malta is worth. Complete the second calculator below if your views and finishes are not ‘standard’ to get a better estimation of the...

When buying or selling a property in Malta, both the buyer and the seller could be liable to pay some form of tax. You can be forgiven for being confused on what tax is due when buying or selling a property in Malta, and when it is paid, as the tax rates have changed a few times over the years. More recently many discounts and exemptions have also been granted to incentivize the selling and buying of...

Would you consider buying or selling a house without an Agent?  There is an increasing trend of buyers and sellers who sidestepped estate agents to go it alone: Rising property prices and fees mean many feel it necessary to cut out the middleman - but is it a practical move?With rising, house prices, estate agents now charge around €14,000 for an ‘average apartment sale’ of €250,000. This is just...

What is the Impact of rising inflation on Property prices in Malta? Inflation will affect property prices in Malta. The first half of 2022 witnessed a significant growth in inflation across most world economies; Malta was not immune to this inflation. Although government is subsidizing the cost of fuel and electricity (over one million euro daily is forked out by the public exchequer) to keep these daily...

Most people who know Malta would say we do everything in excess.  We build too much, drive our cars too much, let off too many fireworks and generally party, eat and drink like there was no tomorrow. The property market in Malta is no different. It is full, it is active and in most cases pretty confusing. So which is the most effective? Property for sale by owner or by Agent?If you are looking to buy or...

Why list with Homes In Malta?   Homesinmalta.com is a property portal so rich in search features with easy-to-use tools to search for the right property for you. (check out the video below)  Whether you are looking to buy or rent a property, you can easily find your ideal listing through direct contact with the property owner or landlord. You are also able to search through selected agents that list...

An experienced Estate Agent should come prepared when visiting your property to register it for sale. In fact, the Estate Agent should ask you 10 questions and many more to gather enough information about your property, and market it successfully to ensure a quick sale. To help make your meeting more productive, here are 10 questions that you should ask your estate agent about the sales procedure....

The simple answer is yes.An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, rates a building for energy efficiency. It uses the same concept as household electrical appliances that have an energy rating label classed from A to G.In a property, the EPC, energy bar rating reflects the design and carbon emissions of the building, as well as the energy efficiency of the interior, type of apertures, boiler systems,...