Żejtun is one of Malta’s oldest continuously inhabited towns, with a historic core built up over centuries around its baroque parish church. That core is rich in traditional Maltese townhouses and houses of character, many retaining original wooden beams, internal courtyards and stone arches, and frequently renovated to add modern amenities without losing their historic character.
Property market
Price levels in Żejtun are moderate, sitting below the central and coastal Harbour localities, with moderate rental demand supported by both local families and a steady stream of renovation buyers. The town’s stock of houses of character is a particular draw, offering scope for sympathetic restoration at prices well below comparable period properties in Valletta or the Three Cities.
Who buys in Żejtun
Żejtun attracts both local buyers looking for a traditional family home and foreign investors drawn to its combination of historic housing stock and meaningfully lower entry prices than central or coastal Malta. Its appeal rests on genuine affordability paired with authentic townscape character rather than proximity to the sea or nightlife.
Sources
- Sliema remains priciest locality as Gozo price gap widens - Newsbook Malta