Dear Local Partners

I am honoured to welcome you to the first edition of ‘Malta Buyers’ Guide and Relocation Magazine’. Malta offers so much to so many, and I am proud to call it home. With a population of around 500,000, Malta is the jewel of the Mediterranean. An island bursting with personality and charm, exquisite weather, English language, vibrant cuisine, abundant history and culture, bustling city centres and laid-back coastal towns. Gozo, with only 35,000 residents, offers a more laid-back lifestyle and is just a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland. Both markets are represented by Oyster Christie’s International Real Estate for residential sales, rentals and commercial properties.

As the smallest member of the European Union, Malta has one of the highest expatriate populations. Expatriates choose Malta as a relocation destination for more reasons than the warm climate – there are numerous financial and lifestyle incentives for foreigners looking to become a resident on the island, these include advantageous tax incentives and various visa residence programmes, which require purchasing or renting property on the island.

In this issue, we feature how-to guides on relocation to the island, a selection of our finest residential properties for sale and to let in Malta, including luxury villas perched high on the hills, to traditional townhouses, countryside farmhouses, centuries-old palazzos and contemporary seafront apartments in the urban centres, and we explore the fascinating world of Christie’s International Real Estate.

If you have been thinking about buying a Mediterranean getaway and experiencing our island’s vibrant history and culture, let us make it happen in 2023. We are here to assist you with all your relocation needs and offer you a personalised service to make your transition as smooth as possible. Equally, if you are looking to buy or rent a home anywhere in the world, we are here to help through our global Christie’s International Real Estate network.

Kind Regards,

Miguel Bonello Managing Director, Oyster Christie’s International Real Estate