PwC Real Estate Survey

June 2021

"Whilst the results of the survey could be suggesting signals of changes in traction in the industry, when compared to the January survey, the sector resiliently continues to fuel economic activity and in the process propelling market confidence."

David ValenziaPwC Malta’s Territory Senior Partner

Explore some of the key highlights

Are you making plans to buy or rent a residential property?

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Renting residential property

In which area(s) in Malta are you looking to rent property?

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In which area(s) in Gozo are you looking to rent property?

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Buying a property

What is the reason for purchasing a property?

Created with Highcharts 9.2.233%33%23%23%20%20%10%10%14%14%36%36%10%10%26%26%15%15%13%13%January 2021June 2021To move out of home, I am afirst time buyerBuy to let or as an investmentTo upgrade homeTo downsize homeTo purchase a second or holidayhome0%10%20%30%40%

What is the value of the propery you are looking/can afford to buy?

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In which area(s) in Malta are you looking to purchase property?
(select up to 5 areas)

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In which area(s) in Gozo are you looking to purchase property?
(select up to 5 areas)

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What type of property are you looking for to purchase?

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How much would sustainability factors impact your descision to buy property?

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Would you pay more to buy a property that includes sustainability considerations?

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Contact us

David Valenzia

David Valenzia

Territory Senior Partner, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 2564 6892

Michael Formosa

Michael Formosa

Assurance Partner, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 7975 7014

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