Guides to building in Malta
Plain-English guides to permits, rules and timing for renovations and builds in Malta and Gozo.
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Will planning appeals stop works? Malta's 2026 appeals bill explained
Parliament is debating a bill that would freeze a planning permit as soon as someone appeals it. It isn't law yet. Here's what it would change.
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Budget 2027: what it means for property owners and construction
Budget 2027 was presented on 26 October 2026. There was no big housing shake-up, but a few changes matter if you're buying, renovating, letting or building.
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Works starting next door? Your condition report explained
If you get a registered letter with a condition report, don't ignore it. You have two weeks to respond, and it can decide any future damage claim.
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in Malta: when you need one
Selling, renting out or building a home in Malta? You need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Here's what the rules say and how to improve your rating.
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DNO or full permit? Which one your renovation needs in Malta
Not every renovation needs full planning permission. Many internal and minor works can go through a quicker route called a DNO. Here's how to tell which applies.
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Malta's 2026 short-let rules: what your property needs
New rules for holiday lets came into force on 15 June 2026. Here's what they mean for your property, and what you may need to upgrade.
Read the guideBuilding works damaged your home? The new BCA compensation service
If works next door crack your walls and the developer won't put it right, the Building and Construction Authority can now step in. Here's how it works.
Read the guideConstruction working hours in Malta: what's allowed
When builders can work, when they can't, and what to do if a site next door ignores the rules.
Read the guideContractor licensing in Malta: what to check before you hire
Since July 2025, not just anyone can knock down, dig or build in Malta. Here's what changed and how to protect your project.
Read the guideMalta's 2026 summer ban on demolition and excavation
Every summer, Malta stops noisy demolition and excavation in its busiest tourist areas. Here's what the 2026 stop means for your project.
Read the guideRenovating in Malta: permits, rules and who does what
Planning a renovation in Malta or Gozo? Here's the paperwork and the people involved, in the order you'll meet them.
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Every renovation grant in Malta: what's open and what's coming in 2027
Malta has several grants that help pay for renovating, restoring and greening a home. Here's every main scheme, where it stands, and what Budget 2027 means for them.
Read the guideFirst-time buyer grant for UCA and vacant properties: €15,000 in Malta, €40,000 in Gozo
Buying your first home in an old village core, or a house that's stood empty for years? The government will put up to €15,000 (or €40,000 in Gozo) towards it.
Read the guideIrrestawra Darek: Malta's façade restoration grant explained
Up to €100,000 to restore a traditional Maltese property. Here's how the scheme works, what happened in 2026, and how to be ready when it opens again.
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Snagging checklist for a new apartment in Malta
Before you sign the final deed or the last payment, check the property properly. This room-by-room checklist covers what to look for.
Read the guideFinishing a shell-form apartment in Malta: step by step
Bought an apartment in shell form? Here's the order the work happens in, the decisions you need to make early, and where budgets usually slip.
Read the guideDamp in Maltese homes: causes and fixes that last
Damp is the number one complaint in older Maltese homes. The fix depends on the cause, so get that right first.
Read the guideHow to choose a contractor in Malta: a 10-point checklist
The contractor you pick decides how your project goes. Run through these checks before you pay a deposit.
Read the guideRoof waterproofing in Malta: get it done before the winter rains
Most leaks in Maltese homes start on the roof, and most get noticed in the first big storm of autumn. Here's how to stay ahead of it.
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