Malta property prices are up 6.7% year-on-year. But where you buy matters much more than the national average.
MaltaProperty.info is an independent information resource, not an estate agency - we turn NSO Malta's price data, locality-by-locality figures and the legal detail of buying here into something you can actually use before you commit.
Start with your situation
I'm buying to live in
Walkability, character, quiet vs. central - compare where people actually live.
I'm buying as an investment
Rental demand, yield and which localities outperform the national average.
I'm buying from abroad
AIP permits, Special Designated Areas, and what EU vs. non-EU buyers can own.
I'm comparing areas
Price level and rental demand side by side, locality by locality.
Malta property market, in numbers
Full market data →104.2
6.7% year on year
€1,200 / month
3% year on year
1,207
5.1% year on year
Buying property in Malta
See all buying guides →Buying Property in Malta
An independent overview of how buying property in Malta works, from eligibility rules to the promise-of-sale process and completion.
Buying Property in Malta as a Foreigner
What non-Maltese buyers need to know about eligibility, AIP permits and Special Designated Areas before purchasing property in Malta.
Malta AIP Permit
What the Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit is, who needs one, current minimum property values, the fee, and how the application process works.
Special Designated Areas (SDAs)
Every Special Designated Area development in Malta and Gozo - Portomaso, Tigné Point, SmartCity and more - where any buyer can purchase without an AIP permit.
Area guides
Browse all areas →Investing in Malta property
Malta Property Investment Overview
How investors typically approach the Malta property market, from rental yield strategies to the areas most associated with capital appreciation.
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
How Malta's residence-by-investment programme links to property - the qualifying purchase or lease thresholds, government fees, and what buyers should know.
Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP)
How Malta's special tax residence status works for non-EU nationals - the property purchase/rental thresholds, the 15% flat tax rate, and the 2027 replacement programme.
Student Housing Near the University of Malta
Why Msida anchors Malta's student rental market, what drives its yield case, and the registration and tax rules that apply to letting to students.
Malta Residency & Tax Programmes Compared
MPRP vs GRP side by side - property thresholds, what each actually confers, and why citizenship-by-investment is no longer an option.
Buying a Garage or Parking Space in Malta
Why roughly a quarter of Malta's property deeds are for garages, and what buying one as a standalone asset actually involves.
Practical guides
All guides →Promise of Sale / Konvenju
How Malta's promise of sale agreement (konvenju) works, what it commits buyer and seller to, and what happens between signing and completion.
Ground Rent in Malta
What ground rent (censu) is, how it affects Malta property ownership, what buyers should check, and how perpetual ground rent can be redeemed.
Stamp Duty & Buying Costs in Malta
A breakdown of stamp duty, notary fees, first-time buyer schemes and other costs buyers should budget for when purchasing property in Malta.
Getting a Mortgage in Malta as a Foreigner
What foreign buyers should expect from Maltese banks on deposit size, loan-to-value ratios, income requirements and current rates.
Selling Property in Malta
How selling property in Malta works - agent commission, the promise of sale, notary process, final withholding tax, and a realistic timeline.
Buying Off-Plan Property in Malta
How buying off-plan (pre-construction) property in Malta works - stage payments, the developer bank guarantee required by law, and what happens if completion is delayed.
Malta Property Due Diligence Checklist
What to check before buying property in Malta - title, ground rent, planning compliance, ODZ status, and structural condition.
Renting Out Property in Malta
What landlords need to know - registering a long lease with the Housing Authority, the 15% rental income tax option, and the 2026 short-let licensing rules.
Types of Property in Malta
An overview of Malta's residential property types - apartments, maisonettes, penthouses, terraced houses, villas, farmhouses and houses of character - and how to choose between them.
Latest market & news updates
All news →Planning to buy? Start here.
We don't hold listings and we're not trying to sell you a property - we're building the reference layer you'd want before you talk to an agent, a notary or a bank. Start with thebuying process, checkwhat your target area actually costs, or browse the glossary if the legal terms are new to you.