Malta is a small island nation with an outsized appeal for international investors. It combines full EU membership, English as an official language and one of Europe’s strongest growth records with a Mediterranean lifestyle that is hard to match. Here are ten facts worth knowing before you decide. What makes Malta attractive to investors? Is Malta a good place to…

Living in Malta means Mediterranean island life with the practical comforts of an English-speaking EU country. Families who move here often describe a slower, more sociable rhythm, short distances between home, school and work, and the sea never more than a few minutes away. What language do people speak in Malta? Maltese and English are both official languages, and English…

Malta offers entrepreneurs a rare combination: full access to the EU single market from an English-speaking base, a fast-growing economy and a business community small enough that relationships still matter. For investors relocating with their families, it is also a place where work and home life fit together easily. How strong is Malta’s economy? Malta has led EU growth tables…

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Malta. The rules depend on where the property is and on the buyer’s residence history. In practice there are two routes: buying inside a Special Designated Area, or buying elsewhere with an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit. What are Special Designated Areas? Special Designated Areas (SDAs) are approved developments where buyers of any…

For many families, education is the deciding factor in a move abroad. Malta offers an English-language school system within the EU, a choice of state, church and independent schools, and a university with roots going back more than four centuries. Are lessons taught in English? Yes. English is an official language, and it is widely used as a language of…

Healthcare is one of the reasons families and retirees feel at ease in Malta. The islands combine a comprehensive public health system with a well-developed private sector, and almost every consultation can take place in English. How is the healthcare system organised? Malta’s public system provides hospital and primary care to those who are entitled to it, with Mater Dei…