Malta – the Mediterranean’s best kept secret Joseph Lupi | 30 January 2014
Who we are
Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd 14 regional branches throughout Malta and Gozo.
Team of 100+ consultants and support staff. Sales and letting of residential and commercial property. Established in 1969 – now celebrating 45th year anniversary. Ancillary services include Home Interiors consultancy, Property Maintenance and
Management and Property Valuations.
Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd Excellent working relations and affiliation with all professionals in the real estate field.
Reputation of trust and first class service standards. Comprehensive database of residential and commercial properties for sale and to let. Dynamic website and presence on social media. The number one choice for foreign nationals looking at buying property in Malta.
One-stop-shop approach for foreign nationals, including assistance with relocation.
Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd Ongoing international presence through online marketing, participation in
international exhibitions, roadshows and semianrs, PR and communications. A network of 36 associates and representatives worldwide. Awarded as Best Real Estate in Malta at the International Property Awards for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd
Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd
A lifestyle choice
Why Malta? Great all year round weather.
Very friendly and hospitable people. Very easy integration within local communities. Practically crime free and very safe to live in. EU Member country offering political stability.
Malta became part of the Schengen zone in 2007.
Why Malta? English and Maltese are the official languages of the Islands and all Maltese speak
English fluently. Other languages also commonly spoken. Excellent national and private hospital and medical services. Easy to get help and services. Top tourist destination.
Excellent social life for all age groups and a large selection of top quality restaurants and cafes with diverse cuisine.
Why Malta? Surrounded by crystal clear seas and several sandy beaches.
Very good sporting facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, world class diving, sailing and other water sports. Abounding with 7000 years of history and cultural life. Excellent schooling to above UK standards in English speaking schools and University.
No rates or Council taxes are charged in Malta.
Why Malta? Low cost of living and a wide variety of properties available in all price ranges.
Daily flights to all major European and North African airports with Low Cost airlines also offering a regular service. Excellent residency conditions with very low taxation. An established and stable property market, offering a large selection of quality
property giving rock solid investment.
Why Malta? Top Retirement Destination 1st place - YahooFinance 2012
Quality of education - 8th place – WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2013/14 Overall quality of life - 3rd place – International living 2013 Best climate – 1st place – International living 2013 Ease of integration – 1st Place – International living 2013
Safest country / Low crime - 2nd place – World risk report 2013
Why Malta? World’s Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2013/2014
Soundness of banks – 14th position Strength of Auditing and Reporting Standards - 13th position Ease of access to loans – 12th position Financial market development – 15th position
Health and Primary Education – 15th position
The property market
The property market
Property Facts An established and stable property market, offering a large selection of quality
property giving rock solid investment. Straightforward buying process, based on English common law. Excellent banking and home loan facilities at very low rates. Rental return averaging 3.5% to 6%
Capital Appreciation 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 base year 2000 = 1,000 2007 2008 2013 = 171.8 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
100.0 105.1 114.2 129.3 155.6 170.9 177.0 178.9 174.1 165.3 167.1 169.3 171.1 171.8
PROPERTY PRICES INDEX (BASED ON ADVERTISED PRICES) Source: Central Bank of Malta
Rental Investment  Growing rental market, partly due to influx of foreign nationals relocating to Malta for
retirement, lifestyle or work reasons  Rental returns averaging at 3.5% to 6% per annum  Demand exceeding supply for commercial property leases.
Property types Luxury Apartments & Penthouses
Houses of Character and Farmhouses Townhouses and Terraced Houses Villas and Bungalows
Luxury Apartments & Penthouses
Houses of character and farmhouses
Townhouses and terraced houses
Villas and bungalows
High End Developments
(Special Designated Areas)
High End Developments
(Special Designated Areas)
Gozo properties
Commercial Property
Thank You – See you in Malta! Joseph Lupi | 30 January 2014