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Inheriting Property in Malta: What Heirs Should Know

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Malta has no general inheritance tax, but it does have a detailed body of succession law inherited from the Napoleonic Code tradition, including a forced heirship regime that limits how freely an owner may dispose of property by will. This guide sets out the principal situations property owners and heirs are likely to encounter, from the basic order of intestate succession through to cross-border cases involving foreign nationals.

21 July 2026

Town Houses in Malta: The History Behind the Island's Most Distinctive Property Type

Its story begins in the capitals of seventeenth-century Europe and ends, for our purposes, in the sun-bleached village cores of Malta, where limestone facades and enclosed wooden balconies still...>

15 July 2026

Stamp Duty on Property in Malta

The Standard Rate The general rate of stamp duty on the transfer of immovable property in Malta is 5 per cent, calculated on the higher of the contract price or the property's open mark...>

13 July 2026

Malta Property Market: How Malta Climbed to Europe's Top Wealth Tier

Median wealth per adult in Malta now stands at 111,673 euro, placing it above Germany, and within a cluster of major economies, France, the Nethe...>

08 July 2026

Malta Property Market: Why Its Young Are Europe's Richest

The median net worth attributed to Maltese households headed by someone aged 16 to 34 stands at €257,500, more than ten times the eurozone average of €24,600, and comfortably ahead of second...>

22 June 2026

CIRE Owners Summit 2026 in Lisbon

The 2026 Christie’s International Real Estate Owners Summit has brought together leading real estate professionals from across the globe in Lisbon, Portugal, for several days of strategic disc...>

18 June 2026

Christie's International Real Estate Malta Sponsors The King's Birthday Celebration

The evening brought together figures from Malta's diplomatic, business and cultural communities in the gardens of the High Commissioner's residen...>

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15 June 2026

Can You Rent an Unfurnished Property in Malta?

However, not every tenant is looking for a furnished apartment. Some prefer the freedom to choose their own furniture and create a home that reflects their personal style, whil...>

09 June 2026

Luxury Villas in Malta: The Complete Buyer's Guide

This guide is written for discerning buyers, whether you are acquiring a primary residence, a seasonal retreat or an investment asset. It covers ...>

31 May 2026

Remote Working in Malta

Malta has quietly become one of Europe's most compelling destinations for remote professionals. A small island of roughly 316 square kilometres in the centre of the Mediterranean, it punches wel...>

25 May 2026

The Cellar Beneath the Stone

The world of wine is shifting, however — and in ways that make collecting more interesting, not less. Globally, the map of fine wine production is being redrawn. Tastes are e...>

13 May 2026

7 Reasons Mothers Are Choosing Malta Residency for Their Children

The motivation rarely centres around prestige or luxury. The focus is usually far more practical — safety, stability, education, mobility, healthcare, and long-term security.In Europe, Mal...>

29 April 2026

How UK, US and UAE Buyers Can Purchase Property in Malta

Legal Basis of Property Ownership in Malta for Foreign Buyers Foreign ownership of immovable property in Malta is regulated by the Immovable Property Acquisition framework, which applie...>

Keep up to date with the latest Christie's news, luxury market trends and opportunities in Malta and Gozo.

29 April 2026

How Property is Valued in Malta: Market Drivers and Key Risks

Market Structure and Current Conditions Malta’s real estate market is defined by three structural forces:First, physical land constraints. Malta is one of the most densely bui...>

21 April 2026

On Deck: The Case for Chartering Well from Malta this Season

This piece is not about buying a yacht. It is about something arguably more interesting: what it means to charter a crewed superyacht well, and why Malta happens to be one of t...>

17 March 2026

Campbell-Rey: Designing Interiors That Elevate Property Value

From Editorial Storytelling to Spatial Experience Before establishing their studio, Campbell and Rey worked in publishing, shaping visual narratives through print. This background conti...>

16 March 2026

Malta in 2026: A Smarter Approach to Residency and Property

A Shift in Perspective The market has moved away from quick, transaction-led decisions. Inv...>

05 March 2026

What a $170M Miami Mansion Reveals About Luxury Property Value

Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Architecture as a Value Multiplier High-net-worth individuals increasingly seek architectural ...>

27 January 2026

Would you rather buy or rent property in Malta?

At Christie's International Real Estate Malta, we advise successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, family offices and discerning investors through this decision daily. What we have observe...>