Southern Malta · Investment Guide
Investing in Żurrieq
A large village on the southern coast near the Blue Grotto, rural in feel and among the more affordable parts of the island.
54New homes approved, Q1 2026
24Promise of sale, Jun 2026
23Final deeds of sale, Jun 2026
34Busiest month for sales, Apr 2025
The case
Why investors buy in Żurrieq
Żurrieq sits on the south coast with the Blue Grotto and the cliffs below it. It is one of the larger southern villages and has kept a rural character that the centre of the island has largely lost.
Prices are among the lowest in Malta for comparable space, which is the main reason buyers look this far south. The trade is distance: the commute to the harbour area and the centre is a real one.
The market is domestic, and demand is for houses rather than apartments. An investor here is generally buying space cheaply and holding it rather than letting into a deep tenant pool.
Find me an investment in ŻurrieqA few questions, then we do the looking.
The numbers
Market activity in Żurrieq
Final deeds of sale
Completed sales in Żurrieq have ranged from 13 to 34 a month since 2024. The past twelve months carried 261 in total, up from 241 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 10 to 40 a month. The past twelve months carried 292, down from 306 in the twelve months before that.
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential property transactions.
The supply pipeline
How Żurrieq compares
54 new dwellings were approved in Żurrieq this quarter, 20th 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
Żurrieq
54
Source: National Statistics Office (Malta), residential building permits, Q1 2026.
Rental demand
Where the tenants are
Żurrieq holds 1.05% of all active residential rent contracts in Malta, the 26th-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%
Żurrieq
1.05%
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 Żurrieq
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 Żurrieq
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 Żurrieq, answered
Is Żurrieq a good buy-to-let?
Modestly: the tenant pool is local and small, and the appeal is entry price and space. Żurrieq accounts for 1.05% of Malta’s active residential rent contracts.
How active is the Żurrieq property market?
Between January 2024 and June 2026 the National Statistics Office recorded 645 final deeds of sale and 747 promise of sale agreements in Żurrieq, a monthly range of 13 to 34 completed sales. The busiest month in that window was Apr 2025, with 34.
Is much new build coming to Żurrieq?
54 new dwellings were approved in Żurrieq in the first quarter of 2026, 20th 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 Żurrieq?
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 Żurrieq.
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.