Gozo · Investment Guide
Investing in Sannat
A small southern Gozo village above the Ta’ Ċenċ cliffs, quiet and close to Victoria.
- New homes approved, Q1 2026
- 19
- Promise of sale, Jun 2026
- 19
- Final deeds of sale, Jun 2026
- 17
- Busiest month for sales, Apr 2026
- 27
The case
Why investors buy in Sannat
Sannat sits on the southern edge of Gozo above the Ta’ Ċenċ cliffs, a small village a few minutes from Victoria. The cliffs and the open garrigue behind it are protected, which fixes its southern boundary.
Property is village housing and converted farmhouses, with a good deal bought as second homes. Being close to Victoria gives it more practicality than its size suggests.
The market is small and quiet. Demand is seasonal and the tenant pool is thin, so the case here rests on the setting and on how little of it can ever be built.
Find me an investment in SannatA few questions, then we do the looking.
The numbers
Market activity in Sannat
Final deeds of sale
Completed sales in Sannat have ranged from 8 to 27 a month since 2024. The past twelve months carried 212 in total, up from 152 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 8 to 28 a month. The past twelve months carried 223, up from 165 in the twelve months before that.
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential property transactions.
The supply pipeline
How Sannat compares
19 new dwellings were approved in Sannat this quarter, 45th of the 68 localities the National Statistics Office reported. That is a modest pipeline: most of what sells here will be existing stock rather than new build.
Sliema
322
St Paul's Bay
171
Birkirkara
154
Mosta
149
Qormi
126
Msida
120
Marsaskala
112
Sannat
19
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential building permits, Q1 2026.
Rental demand
Where the tenants are
Sannat holds 0.38% of all active residential rent contracts in Malta, the 50th-highest of any locality, a small share, so the rental market here is thin next to the towns that dominate it.
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%
Sannat
0.38%
Source: Housing Authority (Malta), Malta Rent Calculator, H1 2026. Read from the published tool's own chart.
Buy-to-let
Investment-grade homes in Sannat
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 Sannat, answered
Is Sannat a good buy-to-let?
Seasonally: this is a second-home and holiday-let market rather than a year-round one. Sannat accounts for 0.38% of Malta’s active residential rent contracts.
How active is the Sannat property market?
Between January 2024 and June 2026 the National Statistics Office recorded 481 final deeds of sale and 458 promise of sale agreements in Sannat, a monthly range of 8 to 27 completed sales. The busiest month in that window was Apr 2026, with 27.
Is much new build coming to Sannat?
19 new dwellings were approved in Sannat in the first quarter of 2026, 45th of the 68 localities the National Statistics Office reported. New build is a modest part of this market, so most of what trades here is existing stock.
Can foreigners buy property in Sannat?
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 Sannat.
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.
Compare Sannat
Sannat side by side
The same published figures, set against the towns a buyer is most likely to weigh Sannat against.