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		<title>‘Slow and steady’ increase good for Malta property market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Higher Malta property prices were good news for the construction industry, Malta property owners and estate agents but increases must be “slow and steady”, a veteran economist has warned.
“A slow and steady increase as has been witnessed is good for the sector. Jumps and bumps are the worst thing that could happen because they create a bubble [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/%e2%80%98slow-and-steady%e2%80%99-increase-good-for-malta-property-market/</link>
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		<title>Malta property prices rise for first time in two years</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advertised prices for Malta property have gone up for the first time in two years, returning to positive territory in March, according to the Central Bank of Malta’s quarterly review.
Data show that in the first quarter of this year, prices increased by 4.5 per cent when compared to a year earlier, the first upward movement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-property-prices-rise-for-first-time-in-two-years/</link>
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		<title>Property for sale in Fort Cambridge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New on the market, being sold at pre-construction prices, APARTMENT being offered in Malta`s most exclusive development ‘FORT CAMBRIDGE’, truly an attractive APARTMENT with approximately 135sqm plus a beautiful terrace. Accommodation in the form of a massive lounge/living, kitchen/breakfast, two double bedrooms main with ensuite, main bathroom and a terrace. Optional garage available. Priced to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-for-sale-in-fort-cambridge/</link>
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		<title>Luxury Finished Detached Villa for Sale in Rabat, MLS: 240021042-324, Price: €3,000,000</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A luxury finished DETACHED VILLA enjoying the peace and quiet of its surrounding garden and never ending country views offering a haven to the lucky owner with a layout that includes a drive way leading to both the home entrance and its private four car garage, a modernly finished entrance hall, a living and dining area [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/luxury-finished-detached-villa-for-sale-in-rabat-mls-240021042-324-price-e3000000/</link>
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		<title>Tumas Group in €5 million overhaul of VGT quay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Full plan for state-of-the-art Mrie?el office block to be submitted next week
Tumas Group is to enter negotiations with the government over a small extension to the quay at Valletta Gateway Terminals, part of a €5 million overhaul of the former Sea Malta berth, chairman George Fenech told The Times Business.The wider project, which Mr Fenech [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/tumas-group-in-e5-million-overhaul-of-vgt-quay/</link>
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		<title>Drop in Malta Property Prices slows down</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Malta Property prices continued to fall in December although the drop was much less pronounced than in the previous months, indicating that the negative trend may have bottomed out, according to the Central Bank.
The bank&#8217;s index of advertised residential Malta property prices was down by 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2009 as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/drop-in-malta-property-prices-slows-down/</link>
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		<title>Hot Property for Sale in Gozo - Malta&#8217;s Sister Island!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our  Hot Properties for Sale page for Gozo property. Though Gozo is Malta&#8217;s sister Island there is much interest in buying property in Gozo.  The list of properties hereunder are considered hot either because they are well priced or because of their rarity on the market.The standard of the building in Gozo is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/hot-property-for-sale-in-gozo-maltas-sister-island/</link>
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		<title>Property in Pembroke</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first buildings in Pembroke, two watch towers, were built by the Knights of the Order of St. John to safeguard the coast of Bahar ic-Caghaq. Yet, major developments were done by the British in the early 20th century who built a military base with training grounds for their soldiers.
Pembroke served as a military base [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-pembroke/</link>
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		<title>Is buying luxury property in Malta the best investment?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to invest in property in the Meditteranean, according to local reports Malta&#8217;s real estate industry is still one of the only markets that is stable and reaping fruits.  According to James Vassallo, Sales and Marketing Manager of Tigne Point Malta, one of Malta&#8217;s most prestigious developments, sales of their developments have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/is-buying-luxury-property-in-malta-the-best-investment/</link>
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		<title>Make a move on Malta, Property  Market still stable</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Pope is due to visit next month, but that&#8217;s not the only reason Malta is stepping into the limelight.
Those in search of second homes are waking up to the idea that properties here make for good investments. English is spoken everywhere, and the climate, cafe culture and relaxed atmosphere have always made this small [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/make-a-move-on-malta-property-malrket-still-stable/</link>
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		<title>Houses of Character in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A House of Character is a house that is adorned with traditional architecture and original features such as old stone, arches, troughs, courtyards and patterned tiles. These give it that elusive quality that makes it a special house. Some houses of character in Malta date back to more than 500 years and can boast of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/houses-of-character-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Birkirkara, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Birkirkara is the largest and most populated town in Malta. In recent years, this town has expanded further with the building of new and modern residences. In fact, a tiny a garden separates this new area from the traditional core which is characterised by alleyways, narrow streets and houses typical of small villages.
In Birkirkara, one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-birkirkara-malta/</link>
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		<title>Car Hire and Leasing provided by RE/MAX Malta, Property Agents</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently RE/MAX Malta launched a new page on their website to promote car hire through a preferred partner agreement.  The Real estate company is consistently providing added value to their customers by offering best rates possible for various services.  The agreement with the car hire provider, JS Car Hire, is that RE/MAX customers may benefit from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/car-hire-and-leasing-provided-by-remax-malta-property-agents/</link>
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		<title>Property in Madliena, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Madliena is a prestigious town, situated at high elevation and an exclusive residential area in the north of Malta. Endowed with magnificent views of the northern bays of the island, close to the tourist village of St Paul&#8217;s Bay and its beaches and at the same time it is minutes away from the heart of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-madliena-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Msida, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
As the name suggests, Msida was previously an old fishing village. It became popular with local people after a leading German Knight of the Order of St John decided to reside in this town in the late 18th century. He also built the famous Ghajn tal-Hassielin that provided a source of water for the villagers. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-msida-malta/</link>
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		<title>Malta Property Market reaping fruit from smart Government investments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although property prices have reportedly gone down in certain segments of the market, the National Statistics Office has reported that registered property sales have been steady throughout the last year and almost at par of what was registered in 2008. The global economic crisis has had little effect on the
Malta property market with great thanks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/maltese-property-market-reaping-fruit-from-smart-government-investments/</link>
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		<title>Property in Gozo, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gozo is a gem to anyone that lays their eyes on the beautiful sister Island of Malta. It is a much quieter Island thanks to the fact that it is very green and there is space or rather ample land between it&#8217;s villages. The Island is a perfect place where one can really sit back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-gozo-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Ta&#8217; L-Ibrag, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ta&#8217; L-Ibrag is a recently developed town which has flourished over the past years. Yet it has remained a very quiet residential area. Being only a few minutes away from Paceville, Malta’s entertainment centre, it is close to all amenities such as pubs, restaurants, shopping mall and the beach. The Ibrag chapel of Our Lady [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-ta-l-ibrag-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Swieqi, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
Swieqi is found a stone throw away from the main entertainment area of Paceville and St. Julians. The town is named after the water channels that used to be found in the area. It is perched above the coast on the eastern stretch of the Victoria Lines, which are part of a chain of British [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-swieqi-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in St. Paul&#8217;s Bay, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Small Fishing Village 
St Paul&#8217;s Bay together with Bugibba and Qawra make up Malta&#8217;s largest, seaside resorts. Here, one can find plentiful accommodation ranging from self-catering apartments to hotel complexes and a variety of nightlife and leisure options. The coastline promenade at St. Paul’s Bay offers an enjoyable long and easy walk, all the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-st-pauls-bay-malta/</link>
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		<title>Decline in Malta property prices slows down</title>
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Further optimism in the market came from the Central Bank this week. Although Malta property prices have stated that although there was a decline in the second quarter of the year, the decline was not as bad as it was in the first. 
Real market prices in the second quarter of 2009 showed a slower rate of decline, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/decline-in-malta-property-prices-slows-down/</link>
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		<title>Investing in Property in Malta vs. Investing in stocks and shares</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you look at the pros and cons of investing in stocks and shares versus property you are also, in essence, discussing the pros and cons of investing in traditional pensions versus property in Malta as most traditional pensions are invested in global stock markets.
 
Most analysts would agree that property was a better investment during [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/investing-in-property-in-malta-vs-investing-in-stocks-and-shares/</link>
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		<title>Buy your first property in Malta. Don&#8217;t hesitate!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I was just eighteen years old I was given the opportunity to buy my first home.  My immediate instincts was to buy the property, which was a brand new developed two bedroom apartment in St. Julian’s, it was fully furnished at the time and was going for the menial price of Lm 42, 000 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/buy-you-first-property-in-malta-dont-hesitate/</link>
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		<title>Lighting up your property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The right lighting can turn a dull room into something more exciting and vibrant however with so many fixtures and fittings this can be a difficult task for anyone that does not have the experience or know-how.  We have prepared a simple guide to assist you on your challenge to make your property in Malta [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/lighting-up-your-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Online gaming employees spend millions on property in Malta, leisure</title>
		<description><![CDATA[David Darmanin, Malta Today reporting:
They’re single, live in flash apartments, and earn thousands of euros every month: iGaming employees live it up, DAVID DARMANIN from Malta Today finds out:
The online gaming industry’s direct contribution to the Maltese economy this year has amounted to €15.6 million, according to government statistics.
But a gaming executive based in Malta has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/online-gaming-employees-spend-millions-on-property-in-malta-leisure/</link>
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		<title>Property in Fort Cambridge, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fort Cambridge gets its name from its location: the old fort that defended the Sliema peninsula from the beginning of the 19th century up until Malta ceased to be a British colony in 1964. Within the grounds of Fort Cambridge is the Cambridge Battery, a fort built in the shape of a pentagon in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-fort-cambridge-malta/</link>
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		<title>Malta Property prices fall, but sales persist steadily in 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Malta property market registered a steady flow of sales in the first six months of the year, despite a general slowdown marked by a 4.4% drop in the Central Bank’s property price index for the first three months.
Data provided by the Ministry of Finance shows that registered deeds of sale in between January and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-property-prices-fall-but-sales-persist-steadily-in-2009/</link>
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		<title>Speculating on property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not so long ago, every other television show seemed to be about renovating run-down property or home improvements. With the current real estate market in Malta being less enticing, these shows seem to have dropped off. 
The irony is, of course, that now is the time that you’re more likely to find a bargain.
If indeed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/speculating-on-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Malta Property slowdown persists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A finished apartment advertised to sell at €80,000 in March 2008 would have had almost €9,000 cut from the asking price a year later, according to the Central Bank of Malta&#8217;s property index,
The asking price for finished flats, the most common type on the market, was down by 10.8 per cent in the first three [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-property-slowdown-persists/</link>
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		<title>Malta Property in Mellieha</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Village

Mellieha was once an isolated 15th hamlet perched on the ridge overlooking Ghadira Bay. It was abandoned for a couple of centuries because of its vulnerability to pirate and Saracen attack. Re-inhabited in the early 18th century, it has since developed into a flourishing town though it retains a quaint historic centre with narrow [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-property-in-mellieha/</link>
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		<title>Malta property overview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While property prices have plummeted in practically every country around the globe, the effect on Malta property market has been nowhere as radical, with average Maltese property prices recording an annual fall of just 2.7 per cent last year, according to Malta’s Central Bank.
Property in Malta boomed between 2003 and 2004, recording price increases of 20.3% [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-property-overview/</link>
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		<title>Investing in Property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Real estate investors in Malta have done well in recent years, with good annual increases in prices over the last ten years.
But with EU membership now two years old, and questions last year about Malta staying as a mainstream holiday destination, future potential became questionable. Real state agents in Malta though seem fairly confident that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/investing-in-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Buying Luxury property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying, selling or owning luxury property in your own country is something that is never done lightly. This major financial investment requires planning and research if the final purchase is to meet your wishes and to be acquired with the minimum number of problems.  Knowledge of the buying and selling process in your own country [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/buying-luxury-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Lija, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Village

Lija is one of the so-called Three Villages along neighbouring Attard and Balzan. Many well off families built their summer holiday residences here in the early years of the 20th century, and the Three Villages are still considered an exclusive urban area. Lija has a charming village core of narrow, winding streets, some with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-lija-malta/</link>
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		<title>Capital gains tax on property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In Malta, Capital Gains Tax is actually a transaction cost and not a tax on capital gains. Capital Gains Tax is generally levied at a flat rate of 12% on the transfer value or the selling price of the property in Malta or Gozo. Only brokerage fees can be deducted from the selling price. During [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/capital-gains-tax-on-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Working with a Real Estate Agent in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Local property prices in Malta have been steadily going up by between 6% and 10% annually since the 1960&#8217;s. And during the last decade, some areas/localities even recorded an annual percentage rise of up to 20%. These rocketing prices and increased competition between the local developers have combined to make the sale or purchase of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/working-with-a-real-estate-agent-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Renting a property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Renting a residential or commercial property in Malta is a very simple procedure as anybody can sign a rental agreement quickly and move into the property of their choice instantly.  But just like everything else in life, even the easiest things have their ‘INS’ and ‘OUTS especially when you are in a new country and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/renting-a-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Questions on buying property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying Property in Malta as an Investment Just like in any property market, during the good and the bad times there are opportunities. And on most occasions during the not so good times there are even more opportunities for investors. However, unlike the media makes it out to be and although it is true that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/questions-on-buying-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Sliema, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St Julian`s constitutes Malta`s main coastal resort.  It is one of the main touristic areas in Malta and is also the place where the Maltese relax and take for their walks and jogs.  There are plenty of seats along the promenade and on summer evenings the seafront becomes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-sliema-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in St. Julian&#8217;s, Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[St Julian`s is now an extension of Sliema although it started life as a small fishing port based on Spinola and Balluta Bays. Like Sliema, it is now a major residential and tourist centre, and home to some of Malta`s newest hotels. St Julian`s merges with Paceville, Malta`s main nightlife centre where there are clubs, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-st-julians-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property prices down 15 to 20% - Chamber</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Written by Herman Grech - Times of Malta
Property prices in the first quarter are down by 15 to 20 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to a preliminary report by the Chamber for Commerce, Enterprise and Industry seen by The Sunday Times.
However, there are also indications that the downward trend is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-prices-down-15-to-20-chamber/</link>
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		<title>Guidance on renting property in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re not aware of your rights as a renter you are a sitting duck for the few dodgy letting agents and landlords in Malta always ready to take any short cut possible to save themselves money.  A reputable real estate agency in malta will provide you with the assurance that this will not happen.
Whatever your reasons [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/guidance-on-renting-property-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Villa for Short term rental in Mellieha, Malta</title>
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		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/villa-short-term-mellieha-malt/</link>
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		<title>MALTA Villa for short lets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[STA. MARIA ESTATE, Mellieha, Malta # 4379
This detached house has been built on two levels and its elevated position affords views over the Santa Maria Estate and out to sea. Home to Maltese owners, who live here most of the year, it is comfortably furnished as a family house. Accommodation includes: upper level with lounge/dining [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/malta-villa-for-short-lets/</link>
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		<title>South Africans coming to Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[APPLICATIONS for permanent European Union (EU) residency via the country of Malta have certainly stirred considerable interest among South Africans. 
 
A source from South Africa has informed  us that since opening their consultancy offices offices in Cape Town seven months ago, more than 500 South African applicants have sought the company’s expertise and service in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/south-africans-coming-to-malta/</link>
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		<title>Property in Malta Recession ?&#8230;&#8230;. Not   (dont believe everything you read or hear)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of what some media say and few from the real estate community are claiming, there has apparently been quite some movement in the Maltese property market.  It is quite clear and unfortunate due to our small community negativity spreads quicker than a wild fire.  It sells media and can attract lots of attention to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/property-in-malta-recession-not-dont-believe-everything-you-read-or-hear/</link>
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		<title>Midi investment, sales unaffected by global crisis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
Written by Anthony Manduca http://www.timesofmalta.com

 


The global economic crisis has had little impact on Midi&#8217;s investment plans or on its sales, according to CEO Ben Muscat. Speaking in an interview with The Times Business Mr Muscat said that Midi did very well when it launched the T10 properties last July - just before the global crisis [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/tigne-point-sales-unaffected-by-global-crisis/</link>
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		<title>Touching the luxury property market in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The standard of Malta Property is improving in a major way; developers today are using better and more expensive materials to bring their product to a high standard thus they are reaping higher occupancy than the less professional developer in Malta.
There are a few major projects in Malta that have set these standards and have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/touching-the-luxury-property-market-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>Overpriced property &#8216;corrected&#8217; by 10 to 15 per cent - RE/MAX Malta</title>
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Written by Joanne Ripard http://www.timesofmalta.com
Property that has been overpriced by inexperienced developers is seeing a correction to more realistic values.
Remax regional director Kevin Buttigieg says prices for property in the most sought after locations like the Sliema, St Julians and surrounding areas have held their ground. But prices in areas such as the south and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/overpriced-property-corrected-by-10-to-15-per-cent-remax-malta/</link>
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		<title>Is it all doom and gloom in the Maltese property market?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone is talking doom and gloom in the Maltese property market, yet property sales are still growing. The real estate market has just changed, and perhaps for the better.
The rise in property prices in 2005, 2006 and 2007 were unjustified increases created by vendors, who were just being too greedy. Naturally, many investors who were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://propertyinmalta.com/maltese-property-market/</link>
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