A record-breaking April demonstrates the continuous growth in Malta’s Property Market. In April 2024, the island’s property market has achieved yet another all time high. The MDA reports a remarkable 14% surge in the value of the Properties promised to be sold, with figures climbing from Euro 363,153,896 in April 2023 to Euro 415,295,353 in April 2024. The previous highest value recorded in April amounted to Euro 399,763,717 back in 2021 during the incentivised period during the Covid Pandemic. The MDA also reports a significant 6% increase in the number of Promises of Sale from the previous year, rising from 1,302 in April 2023 to 1,385 in April 2024. Reacting to the numbers, Chief Executive Officer of the MDA, Dr. Leon Chetcuti stated the year 2024 is very evidently setting new benchmarks in terms of property sales reflecting the property development industry’s health, resilience and investor confidence. The property development industry plays a pivotal role in our country having one of the highest, if not the highest multiplier effects in our economy and is responsible for creating over 40,000 jobs. It is worth adding that around 82% of Maltese citizens are home owners and safeguarding the industry is paramount. Therefore, whilst stakeholders are to be encouraged by this positive data, the MDA maintains that in order to sustain the industry’s growth, more needs to be done by way of efficient governance. Chetcuti remarks that the MDA are not satisfied with the lack of reforms addressing the excessive beaurocracy and measures which seek to address various aspects of the industry including amongst others, aspects of health and safety and quality standards. The MDA is actively engaging with the concerned authorities to discuss these improvements.
About Malta Development Association:
The Malta Development Association is the highest body and voice of the Real Estate and Construction Industry in Malta. The MDA brings together the large majority of stakeholders within property development industry in Malta under one single umbrella to act as a potent force bringing about growth and development of this important sector in Malta’s economy.
Source of Data:
This information is based on data collected by the MDA from various sources and includes both residential and commercial property