Burmarrad Real Estate: Apartments and Penthouses in Northern Malta

Burmarrad sits in the north of Malta, next to St Paul's Bay, close to the Salina salt pans and the coast. Roads connect it to Mosta, Naxxar and the Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa, and a short drive reaches the northern beaches. It is a residential area rather than a tourist centre, which keeps prices below those of Sliema or St Julian's.

Tenants include workers in the northern towns and expatriates priced out of the central belt.

Non-EU buyers generally need an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit unless the purchase is in a designated zone or they qualify under residence rules. The minimum value tied to the AIP permit is €174,274 for apartments and €300,619 for houses, lower in Gozo and the south. Stamp duty on the transfer is typically 5%, and there are notary fees. Always have a notary check the property's permit history and the condition of the common parts.

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Birkirkara is in the central region, while Sliema and St Julian's are the busy, pricier seafront towns on the east coast. They are separate markets, not neighbouring villages. View Malta property for sale.