Guidance on renting property in Malta

If you’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 for choosing to rent a property in Malta whether its because you are on a work assignment or that you can’s afford to buy at the moment it simply makes sense to ensure that you’re getting your money’s worth.

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than handing out large sums of money every month when you’re not entirely satisfied with your property in Malta.   Your property should be somewhere you feel safe and happy.   

Finding a property to rent in Malta

Why and what type of place you choose to rent can depend entirely on your circumstances.  Perhaps you’re a ‘Young Professional’, happy to delay the commitment of buying a property, looking for a self-contained flat with all the mod cons. Or perhaps you’re an Executive starting a job on the Island and you need a property of a certain standard.  In Malta you will find a property that will have what you are looking for – years have gone by and expatriates still need to come to Malta and standards are at their highest levels.

You should always make the same checks as if you were buying the property.  You might end up living in a rental property for as long as someone lives in a property they’ve bought, so you should set similar standards.  Visit the property at least twice at different times of the day, ideally in the afternoon and in the evening.   Understand what it means to live on the seafront and the noise that goes with it, ask the landlord if residue from soot from cars needs to be cleaned off the balcony often.  Make sure to ask if there is airconditioning in each room and if not see if the landlord will install it.  99% of the time, the landlord will install it to close the deal unless there is a technical problem and it can not be installed.  There are various questions just like these that you should ask your agent when you looking for a property.  Write these down if you have to, the excitement of finding a decent flat or home can often cause the most rational person to go giddy.

·         Is the area quiet or noisy?

·         What types of people live in the surrounding area?

·         Do you feel comfortable there?

·         Are the available transport links appropriate for your needs?

·         How close is the property to the local shops, supermarkets or schools?

·         Is car parking easy?

·         Will the property be cheap to heat and light?

Does the property look to be in good condition? A badly maintained property can often reveal an illusive landlord and future problems.  If the property is in a poor condition, but you still wish to rent it, use its faults to negotiate a lower rent.

Is the property really worth the rent being asked for it?

Can you really afford it?

Avoid putting yourself in a position where you can’t enjoy the lifestyle in Malta.  The summer months can be packed with evenings out at restaurants, with friends at cafe’s and of course enjoying the sun at the beach.  This depends on your means but trust that you need to ask these questions.

A reputable real estate company that has years of  experience in renting property in Malta should be able to guide you accordingly.