Zejtun Real Estate: Apartments and Houses in South-East Malta

Zejtun (Żejtun) is an old town with a parish church and a market square, set inland in Malta's south-east between Valletta's urban area and the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. It is a local community rather than a resort, with bus links, supermarkets and schools. The Malta International Airport and Valletta are roughly 15 to 25 minutes by car.

Neighbouring towns include Marsascala, with a bay-side promenade, Zabbar and Paola. Buyers here tend to be local families and expatriates working at the airport, ports and on the island's gaming and finance sector who want to spend less than in Sliema or St Julian's. Parking is tight in older streets, so check whether a garage comes with the home.

Malta is open to foreign buyers but regulates them:

• Non-EU nationals normally need an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit for any property, with minimum values (€174,274 for apartments and €300,619 for houses, lower in Gozo and the south).
• EU nationals can buy one property to live in without a permit but need an AIP for further properties.
• Stamp duty is 5% of the price, with a lower rate for qualifying first-time buyers.
• Notary and legal fees run to around 1-1.5% of the price.
• Agent commission is generally 3-5% plus VAT, normally paid by the seller.

Malta also runs residence schemes for property owners, with different value requirements. Always confirm with a Maltese notary. Our Malta buying guide covers the process, and Malta financing summarises bank requirements for non-residents.

Everyday life in a Maltese town is inexpensive compared with the coast, but property upkeep has its own quirks. Many older houses use limestone and flat concrete roofs that need waterproofing every few years, and the sea air accelerates corrosion on balconies and fittings. If you buy a block apartment, ask who owns the roof and what the shared costs are.

Utilities are metered and moderate, and local property tax is not charged on residential homes, though non-residents who let property pay tax on rental income (a 15% final tax is an option). Because building works are heavy near Zejtun and Marsascala, inspect the surrounding street for construction plans. You can check a price with the valuation tool, or talk to us through the contact page.

If you want a coastal address, compare Sliema and St Julian's. Quieter central towns include Birkirkara, Mosta and Qormi, and Zejtun's nearest seaside neighbour is Marsascala. The Malta country page lists all towns.