The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Buying in Malta: the back story
Seafront apartments in Sliema and St Julian’s, townhouses in Valletta, farmhouses on Gozo, and the special areas where foreigners buy freely.
8 of the best · Malta
Property in Malta: Agencies, Areas, Residency and the Rules
The estate agencies we could check, where people buy from Sliema to Gozo, the AIP permit and the Special Designated Areas, and the official residence programmes. We never publish prices.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Malta.
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Sales and lettings
Frank Salt Real Estate
One of Malta’s estate agencies, for sales and lettings across the islands.
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Estate agencies 5
From their own websites.
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Sales and lettings
Frank Salt Real Estate
One of Malta’s estate agencies, for sales and lettings across the islands.
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Prime property
Malta Sotheby's International Realty
The Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in Malta, for prime property.
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Tower Road, Sliema
Perry
An estate agency with its head office on Tower Road, Sliema.
197 Tower Road, Sliema SLM 1602Explore View on map
Official bodies 2
Residence and permits.
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Residence documents
Identità
The agency that issues identity and residence documents.
Triq il-Wied, Msida MSD 9020Explore View on map
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