Malta’s residential property market continues to show resilience, according to fresh figures released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), with steady activity and a sharp increase in the overall value of transactions.

In June 2025, a total of 999 final deeds of sale for residential properties were registered, marking a modest 2.7 per cent increase over the same month in 2024. However, the total value of these transactions rose significantly, reaching €297.3 million – an increase of nearly 20 per cent year-on-year.

The market remained largely driven by individual buyers (households), who accounted for 88.3 per cent of the deeds. These transactions totalled €224.8 million, representing more than three-quarters of the market’s overall value for the month.

Prime locations

Demand continues to be concentrated in some of Malta’s most sought-after areas. The Northern Harbour district recorded the highest number of final sales, with 283 transactions, followed by the Northern district with 191. Meanwhile, the Western and Gozo & Comino districts registered fewer sales, at 90 and 118, respectively.

At a more localised level, San Pawl il-Baħar topped the list with 60 final deeds of sale, followed by Mosta (55) and Birkirkara (52). Together, these areas represented 16.7 per cent of all sales in June.

Apartments and garages remained the most frequently transacted property types, accounting for 37.1 per cent and 23.6 per cent of all transactions, respectively. These segments continue to attract both local buyers and investors seeking rental yields or long-term growth.

Promise of sale agreements – often regarded as a forward-looking indicator for the market – also saw growth. In June 2025, 1,107 such agreements were registered, a rise of 2.5 per cent over the previous year. Individual buyers represented nearly 90 per cent of these agreements.

The Northern Harbour district again emerged as the most active area for promise of sale agreements, with 336 registered. San Pawl il-Baħar led among localities, followed by Birkirkara and Marsaskala.

As the country continues to balance affordability concerns with development, its residential property sector remains an appealing proposition for both local and international investors seeking long-term value.