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  What you need to know:    ·   With effect from 20 October 2020, first time buyers will be exempt from duty on the first €200,000, increased from €175,000.   ·  The rate of duty on the acquisition of residential properties shall be reduced to 3.5% on the first €200,000 for second time buyers.   ·   The rate of […]

  – Written by Jean Camilleri Covid-19 is imposing a number of unexpected challenges to our industry but has also provided opportunities for Belair management and associates to unite, recalibrate and direct our energies and focus to a Covid-conscious market. At long last, the estate agency industry is finally on track to being regulated and […]

It's been 9 months now since the new Malta rent law came into effect, and I bet you are wondering what's really changed.  Well! Here's the lowdown: All private residential lease contracts after the entry into force of the Act must be registered.  This also applies to all renewals of existing lease contracts. All contracts [...]

An interesting interview on ‘ Real Estate in this Covid world ’, organised by NEWSBOOK and featuring three established leaders on the local real estate scene, which also includes our MD, Ian Casolani.   What changes have local companies made to cope with these unusual times? How is the economy going to survive? And what [...]

In view of the UK’s withdrawal ( Brexit ) from the EU, UK nationals and their family members residing in Malta, shall continue to do so on the conditions provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement and national legislation. In this regard, the Government of Malta has published a legal notice which regulates UK nationals’ residence [...]