Real estate investment in Malta

Malta restricts the sale of real estate to foreigners: a buyer needs a special permit.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential property prices grow by 1,2% each quarter. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost €241,000. Today it’s sold for €301,000.

€3,005

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Malta

€220,000

Minimum investment amount to get a residence permit

8—15%

Buyers’ related expenses, of the transaction amount

How the residential property price index is growing in Malta

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Malta

€3.5 million

Penthouse in Sliema, 100 metres to beach

€1.2 million

Apartment with a sea view, 500 metres from the beach

€240,000

Apartment in 2 km from the sea

Real estate in Malta for investment

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location iconMalta, Kalkara

€300,000 — €1,900,000

Apartments in a large-scale residential project on the first coastline

square icon71 m² — 310 m²
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location iconMalta, Sliema

€920,000 — €1,300,000

Apartments in a new residential high-rise project near the sea

square icon176 m² — 211 m²
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location iconMalta, Valletta

€1,510,000 — €3,370,000

Modern apartments not far from sea in Valetta

square icon123 m² — 281 m²
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Malta residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

In Malta, there are state programs for obtaining a residence permit and permanent residence: Malta Global Residence Programme and Malta Permanent Residence Programme for investors.

One of the program’s conditions is renting or purchasing real estate. Maltese property owners can also obtain citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment if they pass a rigorous Due Diligence check and prove their ties to the country.

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Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
Time required
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates82 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal82 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in San Marino

The sale of real estate to foreigners is not limited in San Marino: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial properties.

€2,669

Average price per 1 m²

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Real estate investment in Poland

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out apartments in Poland. You need permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Poland...

€2,697

Average price per 1 m²

2,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Netherlands

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in the Netherlands. Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments:...

€4,670

Average price per 1 m²

2,6%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Liechtenstein

The sale of real estate to foreigners is restricted in Liechtenstein: to purchase, you need to obtain a residence permit, live in the...

€4,175

Average price per 1 m²

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Real estate investment in Ireland

In Ireland, foreigners can buy, sell and rent out properties without restrictions.

€3,816

Average price per 1 m²

1,7%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Greece

The sale of real estate is not limited in Greece: foreigners can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.

€1,848

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Greece

€250,000

Minimum investment amount to get a residence permit

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Alevtina Kalmuk

Alevtina Kalmuk

Author and editor of articles about investment citizenship and residency

Updated:
April 26, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Malta?

    Yes, with limitations. Foreigners who want to buy real estate in Malta need a permit issued under the Acquisition of Immovable Property Act and only buy one property. However, these limitations don’t apply to property in the Special Designated Areas in Malta.

  • How much is real estate in Malta?

    Malta real estate prices are growing by 5—10% every year, and in some cases by 15—20%. For example, in the popular tourist region of the country, the Northern Harbor. The most inexpensive objects are located on the island of Gozo. The average price of 1 m² of housing is €3,005.

  • Is it worth buying property in Malta?

    Malta real estate is an investment that allows one to obtain a residence permit or permanent residence, as well as one of the conditions to obtain citizenship by naturalization on the basis of direct investment by exceptional merits.

    Investors are also attracted by the possibility of profitable investments in real estate. The price of Maltese properties is growing by 1,2% on a quarterly basis. If in 2017 an investor had bought an apartment for €241,000, today they could have sold it for €301,000.

  • Can non-EU citizens buy property in Malta?

    Yes, but there are limitations. Non-EU citizens who want to buy real estate in Malta require a permit issued under the Acquisition of Immovable Property Act and only buy one property. However, these limitations don’t apply to property in the Special Designated Areas in Malta.

  • How much are property taxes in Malta?

    Property buyers pay a one-time 5% tax. Aside from that, there are no property taxes in Malta.