PwC Real Estate Barometer

May 2022

"The Barometer's results continue to suggest that the level of activity within the local real estate industry has remained strong despite the economic disruption brought about by the pandemic and recent turmoil in Eastern Europe. The industry could be facing new challenges given an unfolding landscape in which the local market is in the process of absorbing the new inflationary forces driven, in part, by international supply chain pressures, which will cascade and dent consumer purchasing power and also increase the cost base of the key stakeholders in the industry."

David ValenziaPwC Malta’s Territory Senior Partner

Explore some of the key highlights

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


Buying residential property

In which area are you looking to purchase property?

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

Q1 2022 Survey: Most respondents prefer Attard, Naxxar, Rabat and St Paul’s Bay

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

Q1 2022 Survey: Most respondents prefer Nadur, Gharb and Ghajnsielem

What is the value of the property you are looking for/can afford?


Agent involvement

Would you use an agent to sell, buy or rent a property?

Why wouldn’t you use an agent? 

Feedback by respondents who suggested that they do not wish to involve an agent.


Source of financing

What is the main source for financing the property purchase?

If a bank loan is required, which of the following would influence you in choosing one bank over another?


Central Bank Restrictions

If you are not a first-time home buyer, are you aware of the additional restrictions imposed by the Central Bank on local banks in connection to the issuance of loans to purchase property?

If yes, did they have an impact on your decision to purchase/or not, property?

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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