Malta Property Market Surges with Nearly €6 Billion in Sale Agreements

Malta's residential property market has demonstrated continued resilience throughout 2025, with the country registering a 7 percent increase in promise of sale agreements compared to the previous year.

Promises of sale increased from 15,266 in 2024 to 16,636 in 2025, according to figures released by the Malta Development Association (MDA). The total value of these agreements increased even more dramatically, climbing from €5.11 billion to almost €6 billion, an increase of €851 million, or 17 percent year-on-year.

The strong performance underscores that Maltese and Gozitan families continue to view property as their preferred investment vehicle. The nearly €6 billion in promises of sale demonstrates sustained confidence in property as a long-term store of value, particularly against the backdrop of Malta's record-breaking tourism sector, which welcomed 3.56 million visitors in 2024.

Michael Stivala, President of the MDA, said the figures confirm the central role the property sector continues to play in the Maltese economy. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a market that is fair, balanced, and accessible to all participants. Stivala added that the MDA will continue pushing for reforms that strengthen long-term industry sustainability, support responsible urban development, protect the green environment, reduce unnecessary red tape, and ensure a fair system for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Looking to the year ahead, Stivala expressed confidence about prospects for the sector, arguing that Malta is likely to continue attracting both domestic and international property investment.