Fort Cambridge brief does not allow high-rise
According to the approved brief, the existing ex-military barracks building “is to be retained due to its historical and architectural importance”, but internal...
Federation of Estate Agents become affiliate member of developers' association
This is the fourth industry body to become affiliated within the MDA following the Federation of Building Contractors in 2013, and the Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation...
New nine-storey Portomaso tower proposed

The project proposed by Spinola Development Company – a subsidiary of Tumas Group – will consist of an extension of the existing cafeteria and nine...

The project proposed by Spinola Development Company –...

Developers’ hunger for Ghadira a 20-year saga

In 1997, MEPA said the Costa del Sol development was outside development zones...

In 1997, MEPA said the Costa del Sol development was...

House price surge questioned by developers’ president

According to the House Price Index house prices in Malta rose by 11 per cent in...

According to the House Price Index house prices in Malta...

Developers welcome amendments to final tax on property transfers

MDA wants 3.5% tax on property transfers on Gozo

MDA wants 3.5% tax on property transfers on Gozo

Neighbours’ veto on zoning removed

Consent of 75% of neighbours no longer required for presenting an application to change street alignment and zoning of a particular area

Consent of 75% of neighbours no longer required for...

Sliema townhouse to make way for apartments

MEPA overturns case officer's negative recommendation after application had...

MEPA overturns case officer's negative recommendation...

Mriehel Towers: Gasan and Tumas to invest €70 million

Din l-Art Helwa and FAA question legality of inclusion of Mriehel in high rise...

Din l-Art Helwa and FAA question legality of inclusion of...

Government de-lists Marsaxlokk building

Although dilapidated, the building was protected from demolition as proposed in a development application presented in 2002 and later rejected in 2011.  

Although dilapidated, the building was protected from...

Gasan and Tumas towers to dominate Mriehel skyline

The four towers are expected to consume seven million kWh of energy, the...

The four towers are expected to consume seven million kWh...

2,937 new dwellings approved in 2014

2014 saw the highest number of maisonettes approved since 2008 and the second highest number of new units resulting from conversions of older buildings since...

2014 saw the highest number of maisonettes approved since...

New property website promises efficient, hassle-free listings

homefinder.com.mt makes listing a property for rental or sale easy and...

homefinder.com.mt makes listing a property for rental or...

[WATCH] MEPA amnesty a clear failure of planning regulator

Environmental NGOs out in force against MEPA amnesty for buildling violations

Environmental NGOs out in force against MEPA amnesty for...

Appeals planning board issues Villa Degorgio permit

The façade of the building will be retained but an overlying additional...

The façade of the building will be retained but an...

Sliema Pjazzetta project gets green light

MEPA says current open space safeguarded for public enjoyment

MEPA says current open space safeguarded for public...

Balzan houses: Haunted by the Sixth Schedule?

MEPA can grant permits in listed properties even if enforcements are pending on...

MEPA can grant permits in listed properties even if...

Tapping into Malta - a luxury approach

The blog will also feature interesting lifestyle stories from around the world, and all listings will have a ‘review’ section, allowing readers the...

The blog will also feature interesting lifestyle stories...

Government architect to evaluate property only on suspicion of abuse

End of system where all property sales had to be followed-up by inspection from...

End of system where all property sales had to be...

Malta Sotheby’s International Realty launches property ‘Portfolio’

Portfolio artfully unites extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives

Portfolio artfully unites extraordinary properties with...