Eastern Malta · Investment Guide
Investing in Fgura
A dense residential town between Paola and Żabbar, with a busy commercial strip and apartment stock throughout.
111New homes approved, Q1 2026
31Promise of sale, Jun 2026
32Final deeds of sale, Jun 2026
47Busiest month for sales, Oct 2025
The case
Why investors buy in Fgura
Fgura grew from almost nothing into one of Malta’s more densely populated towns within a couple of generations. It is almost entirely modern, built as apartments and maisonettes, with a commercial strip running through the middle of it.
That makes it an unusually consistent market: little period stock, few surprises in condition, and a large supply of the kind of apartment a Maltese family or a working tenant actually rents.
It is central for the south-east and priced below the harbour towns, and it trades heavily. What it does not offer is character or a view, which is reflected in the price and in the kind of buyer it attracts.
Find me an investment in FguraA few questions, then we do the looking.
The numbers
Market activity in Fgura
Final deeds of sale
Completed sales in Fgura have ranged from 20 to 47 a month since 2024. The past twelve months carried 382 in total, up from 330 in the twelve months before that.
Promise of sale agreements
Promise of sale agreements, the deals in progress ahead of a deed, have ranged from 14 to 55 a month. The past twelve months carried 364, level with the 371 recorded in the twelve months before that.
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential property transactions.
The supply pipeline
How Fgura compares
111 new dwellings were approved in Fgura this quarter, 8th of the 68 localities the National Statistics Office reported. It is a real pipeline rather than a token one, and worth weighing against the demand side above.
Sliema
322
St Paul's Bay
171
Birkirkara
154
Mosta
149
Qormi
126
Msida
120
Marsaskala
112
Fgura
111
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential building permits, Q1 2026.
Rental demand
Where the tenants are
Fgura holds 1.38% of all active residential rent contracts in Malta, the 21st-highest of any locality, a moderate share, and a tenant pool that is real without being among the largest.
St Paul's Bay
13.76%
Sliema
6.96%
Msida
6.03%
Marsaskala
4.46%
St Julian's
4.4%
Birkirkara
4.25%
Gżira
4.17%
Fgura
1.38%
Source: Housing Authority (Malta), Malta Rent Calculator, H1 2026. Reconstructed from the published tool's own chart, not a downloadable table - see data/README.md.
Run the numbers
What it costs to buy in Fgura
Enter a price and see the deposit, stamp duty and notary costs a Maltese purchase actually carries.
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25%
The regulatory minimum for this buyer type is 20% - adjust the slider to match your own lender's terms.
Deposit€75,00025%
Stamp duty€15,0005% of the price
Notary fees€3,000-€10,500
Monthly repayment€1,07430-yr term at 4%
Cash to complete€93,000 -€100,500
Open the full finance calculator →Indicative figures based on standard Malta rates and a 30-year term at 4% - not a mortgage offer or financial advice. For income-based affordability, joint applicants and a shareable scenario, use the full finance calculator.
Buy-to-let
Investment-grade homes in Fgura
Homes on the market now that suit a rental or resale strategy.
Costs & incentives
Tax, costs and residency
The rules and schemes that shape the return on a Maltese property investment.
Rental income tax
Rental income can be taxed at a flat 15% final withholding rate in Malta, a simple and competitive regime for landlords.
Residency by investment
Buying or leasing property can form part of Malta’s residency routes for non-EU investors, alongside the other requirements.
Short-let licensing
Short-term holiday letting is possible but licensed and regulated. Long-let is the simpler route for most investors.
Good to know
Investing in Fgura, answered
Is Fgura a good buy-to-let?
Yes: the stock is largely apartments and the local tenant pool is substantial. Fgura accounts for 1.38% of Malta’s active residential rent contracts.
How active is the Fgura property market?
Between January 2024 and June 2026 the National Statistics Office recorded 870 final deeds of sale and 940 promise of sale agreements in Fgura, a monthly range of 20 to 47 completed sales. The busiest month in that window was Oct 2025, with 47.
Is much new build coming to Fgura?
111 new dwellings were approved in Fgura in the first quarter of 2026, 8th of the 68 localities the National Statistics Office reported. That is a genuine pipeline, so new stock is a factor here without dominating the market.
Can foreigners buy property in Fgura?
Yes. Non-residents can buy in Malta, usually through an Acquisition of Immovable Property permit, though many apartments in designated areas are exempt and Special Designated Areas carry no restriction at all. We can confirm the position for any specific property in Fgura.
What are the total costs of buying?
As a rule of thumb, budget around 5% stamp duty plus notary fees, searches and any agency or legal fees. Off-plan and first-time purchases may qualify for reduced duty, so check the grants and schemes for the reliefs that currently apply. The calculator above works the figures through for a given price.