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Following the introduction of the Private Residential Leases Act in November 2019, the Housing Authority has implemented a system to allow for the requirement of lease contracts intended for primary residential purposes to be registered online within ten days of the lease's commencement.

Act No. XX of 2024 (the "Amending Act") introduces significant changes to the Private Residential Leases Act, Chapter 604 of the laws of Malta (the "Act") as well as a select few provisions of the

The case Alexander Vella et al. (the "Plaintiffs") vs. L-Avukat ta L-Istat u Joseph Grima (the "Defendants") was brought before the Constitutional Court (the "Court") on 18th November 2024.

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

Malta is considered as a highly attractive jurisdiction by foreign investors who wish to relocate a business to the island.

Malta is world-renowned for being one of the best places to set up international business, whether it is a new start-up or the relocation of an existing company.

Ready to make your move to Europe without breaking the bank? In this article we will explore the updates to Malta's Residency by Investment Program for 2025 and see how you can achieve permanent.

In recent years, Malta has emerged as a preferred residency destination for investors, families, and business professionals.

The acquisition of immovable property in Malta by non-resident persons is regulated by Chapter 246 of the Laws of Malta, namely the Immovable Property (Aquisition by Non-Residents) Act...

In its judgement on the 28 January 2022, delivered in the names of Ta' Natu Limited (the "Plaintiff") vs F.A.D. Enterprises Limited (the "Defendant")...

Malta's Office for Competition (the Office) has prohibited the acquisition by an international discount retailer chain with a presence in Malta (the Acquiring Undertaking) of real estate...

In its judgement on the 1 June 2022, delivered in the names of Carol Anne Bingham (the "Plaintiff") vs John Edwin Seddon (the "Defendant"), the First Hall Civil Court (the ‘Court')...

The basic requirement to obtain a property in Malta is to get an AIP permit. AIP represents Acquisition of Immovable Property. The requirements in terms of the AIP are set out in the table below.

The 3rd of July 2020 marked Parliament's ratification of Act No. XXXII of 2020, referred to as, Real Estate Agents, Property Brokers and Property Consultants Act, 2020,...

The Private Residential Leases Act came into force on 1st January 2020. The principal purpose of this act is to ensure standards of fairness, clarity and predictability in contractual relations

The Court of Appeal has revisited the essential elements of the actio rei vindicatoria, clarifying the burden of proof required to establish ownership in property disputes.

Expropriation in simple terms is the mechanism by which the Government acquires private property for the benefit of the public, often against the wishes of the owner.