Housing in Malta

Where to live

Expats in Malta tend to live in various areas, each offering its own unique advantages. Each of these areas has its own character and amenities, allowing expats to choose a location that best fits their lifestyle and preferences. Here are some popular locations:

  • Sliema

    Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Sliema is a favorite among expats. It offers a
    mix of shops, restaurants, and a beautiful promenade along the coast

  • St. Julian's

    This area is famous for its nightlife and entertainment options. It's popular with younger expats and those looking for a lively social scene.

  • Valletta

    The capital city has a rich history and stunning architecture. Expats living here enjoy a sense of culture and accessibility to various amenities.

  • Mellieha

    Located in the northern part of Malta, Mellieha is known for its beautiful beaches and a more tranquil environment, making it ideal for families.

  • Birkirkara

    As one of the largest towns in Malta, Birkirkara offers affordable housing options and a more local experience, appealing to many expats.

  • Gozo

    Some expats choose to live in Gozo, Malta's sister island, which is quieter and offers a slower pace of life, along with stunning natural landscapes.

  • Msida

    Close to the University of Malta, Msida is popular among students and young professionals, offering convenient access to educational and work opportunities

  • Swieqi

    This residential area is favoured by families and expats seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being close to the amenities of St. Julian's and Sliema.

Areas & Housing Typology for Family Composition

Single

St. Julian

Sliema

Paceville

Couples

Swieqi

Sliema

Balluta Bay

Kappara

St. Julian

Families with Children

Birkirkara

Sliema

Balluta Bay

Kappara

St. Julian.

Malta offers a diverse range of rental properties to suit every lifestyle, from modern city apartments to charming countryside retreats. Whether you're relocating, working remotely, or simply exploring island life, you'll find a home that fits your needs.

Apartments

The most common rental option in Malta, apartments range from compact studios to spacious multi-bedroom units. Typically located in urban hubs like Sliema, St. Julian’s, and Valletta, these homes often come fully furnished and may include sea views or access to shared amenities.

Penthouses

For those seeking luxury, penthouses offer top-floor living with expansive terraces and panoramic views. These high-end properties often feature premium finishes, outdoor entertainment areas, and even private Jacuzzis.

Maisonettes

Maisonettes are unique to the Mediterranean region, offering private entrances and often a garden or rooftop space. They provide a balance between apartment convenience and the privacy of a standalone home.

Townhouses

Traditional Maltese townhouses are full of character, with features like stone facades, internal courtyards, and multiple levels. Found in historic towns such as Mdina and Rabat, they’re ideal for those who appreciate heritage architecture.

Villas

Villas are spacious, detached homes perfect for families or those seeking privacy. Typically located in upscale areas like Madliena or Mellieħa, they often include private pools, gardens, and garages.

Deciding where to live

  • Drive it

    The shaded area shows the area you can live in that is within a 20 minute drive from the office. Whether you choose to live in the city areas of St Julians, Silema  or Valetta to opt for a more rural setting you don’t have to expect a long commute to work. Please remember traffic conditions can vary and at peak times travel times can be extended.

  • Bus it

    The shaded area shows the areas within a 30 minute bus journey of the office which also allows easy access to many of the city areas as well as those more rural locations.

  • Cycle it

    The shaded area shows the areas within a 30 minute cycle ride of the office which also allows easy access to many of the city areas as well as those more rural locations.

  • Walk it

    The shaded area shows the areas within a 30 minute walk from the office location

Cost of Rent

based on locations rental per month excluding utilities

Some property examples

FAQs

  • Heart Relocation works with local expert, independent home search consultants who have in depth market knowledge and access to all listings from all real estate agents and private landlords to ensure that you will view only the best available properties.

  • As the housing market in Malta moves very fast, again, ads on the internet advertising properties are very often out-of-date or feature homes that have already been rented or only published for marketing purposes to attract clients. Once again, following up on such ads takes time away from the more efficient and effective method of letting us organize the Home Search for you to guarantee a smooth and stress-free service. Our aim is also to make sure that we are dealing with genuine landlords. Contract negotiations will be also done in a professional manner. According to the Getting to Know You meeting with, we can assure you that we will find the right property for you. We will also guide you along during the entire process.

  • We hear this concern from a lot of people who are going on assignment. We spend a lot of time working with you to understand both practically and emotionally what you are looking for in terms of living and use this as our search criteria to make sure you are only seeing the right properties. We are confident based on the budgets set that you will find somewhere appropriate to live.

  • The best advice we can give you is to be flexible, this is not a home for the rest of your life and it may be challenging to find a home that matches 100% to your wish list, work out what is most important to you and then be flexible about the rest of your requirements.

    Try to avoid doing too much research on the internet before talking to Heart Relocation, many of the property websites around the world are unregulated and the properties that you see are available are actually not or are “advertised” at the wrong price to encourage you to connect with the agent. Heart Relocation will help and support you with links to properties from trustworthy and accurate sources.

  • The properties we select for you will be the best available at the time you are looking and will be very representative of the types, size and style of properties that will be available in that market. Our experience is that if you try to wait for “something better” to come along that you will not find anything better than you have already seen and on some occasions end up with something less suitable than one of the first properties you saw.

  • That’s our job, once we have selected a property we will take care of all the negotiations to ensure we secure the best terms for both you. Once the contract is agreed heart Relocation will work to get everything connected and set up ready for the day you move in.

  • Yes! It’s popular with expats, close to the sea, full of restaurants, and has a vibrant nightlife.