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Buying costs are low to moderate in Malta

Roundtrip transaction costs ranges from 6.8% to 25.8% of property value. The buyer usually pays for the stamp duty (3.5% - 5%). Seller pays 5% real estate agent commission (plus 18% VAT) if the buyer is found through the services of a Registered Real Estate Agency. The seller also pays 12% Capital Gains Tax if the property is held for more than 5 years. For properties held for less than 5 years, there is an option of paying progressive rates at a maximum of 35% of net gains.

Non-residents can only sell their properties in Malta to Maltese citizens. They can only sell to other foreign nationals if they cannot find a buyer who is either a Maltese citizen or an EU citizen.

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