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Renting in Malta means a written, registered lease

Since 2020 a residential lease must be in writing and registered with the Housing Authority. Ask to see the registration.

4 Aug 20262 minRead Renting in Malta means a written, registered lease
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Buying property in Malta may need a permit

Whether you need an AIP permit depends on nationality, residence and where the property is. Answer that before you view anything.

24 Jul 20262 minRead Buying property in Malta may need a permit
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How much your rent can legally go up

Once a year, only if the contract says so, tied to the price index and capped at five per cent. The limit…

15 Jul 20262 minRead How much your rent can legally go up
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In a Special Designated Area you buy like a local

No permit, no minimum value and no limit on how many. You pay for that freedom in the price per square metre.

4 Jul 20262 minRead In a Special Designated Area you buy like a local
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Every office wants the same three documents

Who you are, where you live and what you live on. Gather them once, copy everything twice, and the paperwork stops being…

10 Jun 20262 minRead Every office wants the same three documents
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Rent is taxed at fifteen per cent if you want it to be

A flat fifteen per cent of the gross rent, as a final tax, with nothing deductible. Or declare it with everything else…

6 Jun 20262 minRead Rent is taxed at fifteen per cent if you want it to be

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Property

Renting in Malta means a written, registered lease

Buying property in Malta may need a permit

How much your rent can legally go up

In a Special Designated Area you buy like a local

Every office wants the same three documents

Rent is taxed at fifteen per cent if you want it to be