Living in Balzan, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: Central Malta, one of the Three Villages
Parish: The Annunciation
Homes: Townhouses, houses of character, apartments, villas
Nearby: San Anton Gardens, Birkirkara, Attard

Balzan is the most compact of the Three Villages. It has a well-kept historic core around the parish church of the Annunciation, quiet residential streets and, on its boundary with Attard, the gardens of San Anton Palace.

Property in Balzan

Townhouses and houses of character in the old core — some with gardens and original features.
Apartments and maisonettes in newer streets.
Villas in a handful of established roads.

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Village life

Balzan’s streets are decorated each summer for the village festa, and the old core is pleasant to walk. For everyday shopping, Birkirkara and Attard are a few minutes away.

Who it suits

Buyers who want a historic, central village with character homes; families who want quieter streets close to schools; and anyone working in the central business areas. Read the Three Villages guide.

Questions & answers

Where is Balzan?

In central Malta between Birkirkara, Attard and Lija. San Anton Palace and Gardens sit on its boundary with Attard.

Is Balzan good for families?

Yes — it is quiet and residential, close to several schools and to the shops and services of Birkirkara and Attard.

Can foreigners buy property in Balzan?

Yes. EU citizens buying their main residence need no permit; non-EU buyers, and EU citizens buying a second home, normally need an AIP permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. See our AIP permit guide.

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