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...

In a judgement delivered on the 5th December 2025 having application number 1187/2023(HM), the Civil Court, First Hall affirmed that for a contracting party to enforce a promise...

There are investments that chase the moment and there are those that outlast it. In the centre of the Mediterranean, where golden limestone meets the deep blue of the sea...

In the case CEB Metals Limited (C39556) vs L-Avukat tal-Istat et, Hon. Mr Justice Ian Spiteri Bailey, sitting in the first Hall, Civil Court, in its Constitutional Jurisdiction had to examine the constitutionality of the privilege of super invictis et illatis granted to property owners

In the case CEB Metals Limited (C39556) vs L-Avukat tal-Istat et, Hon. Mr Justice Ian Spiteri Bailey, sitting in the first Hall, Civil Court, in its Constitutional Jurisdiction had to examine the constitutionality of the privilege of super invictis et illatis granted to property owners

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.