Malta: Real Estate and Construction

In the real estate industry, the roles of architects and contractors, though distinct, are inextricably linked. Architects bear the responsibility for design, planning, and ensuring structural safety and legal compliance...

Construction projects tend to involve a vast number of activities performed over a protracted period of time by different parties. Each role carries its own duties and risks.

In a recent judgment delivered on the 6 June 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the "FHCC"), in the case Raymond Azzopardi (the "Claimant") vs Adrian Borg (the "Respondent") presided by Madame Justice...

Malta's citizenship-by-investment regime, often referred to as the "golden passport" scheme, has long been the subject of legal and political controversy within the European Union.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has been modernised to sharpen its appeal in today's competitive residency-by-investment landscape.

In the real estate industry, the roles of architects and contractors, though distinct, are inextricably linked. Architects bear the responsibility for design, planning, and ensuring structural safety and legal compliance...

On the 22nd of July 2025, L.N. 146 of 2025, the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (Amendment) Regulations (the "Amendment Regulations"), was enacted, introducing a number of amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme ("MPRP").

By virtue of Legal Notice 146 of 2025, Malta's Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has been revised and significantly improved, positioning Malta's residency-by-investment option as an even stronger contender for those seeking to move to an English-speaking, diverse, tolerant and safe second home in Europe.

Key changes include a revised fee structure, the introduction of a temporary residence permit for applicants pending final approval and guidelines on the use of the qualifying immovable property, whether rented or purchased.