Key facts
- Biggest share of market
- Apartments and penthouses
- Key value drivers
- View, floor, lift, parking, finish
- Check
- Common parts, permits, condominium accounts
- Buying costs
- About 7%–8% on top of the price
Apartments are the largest part of the Maltese property market — from compact units for investors to seafront homes with wide terraces. Choosing well comes down to a handful of factors.
What makes a good apartment
- Location — walkability, schools, transport and the street itself.
- View and light — and whether future building could take them away.
- Floor and lift — higher floors with a lift are worth more.
- Parking — a garage or space is valuable in Sliema, St Julian’s and Gżira.
- Outdoor space — front and back terraces matter in Malta’s climate.
- Layout — usable room sizes, storage, a utility area.
The building
Ask who manages the block, for the latest condominium accounts and for any planned works. In a new block, check that common parts are finished and handed over. See condominium and common parts.
Finishes
New apartments may be sold in shell form, semi-finished or finished — the terms have no fixed legal meaning, so get the specification in writing. See shell form, semi-finished and finished.
The process
Agree the price, sign the promise of sale, complete searches and finance, then the final deed. Budget about 7%–8% on top of the price for stamp duty, notary and searches — see the costs of buying.
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