The Maltese property market remained resilient throughout 2025, with strong growth recorded in both the volume and value of promise of sale agreements, according to figures released by the Malta Development Association.

Data cited by the Association shows that the total number of promises of sale rose from 15,266 in 2024 to 16,636 in 2025, marking an increase of 7 per cent year-on-year. Over the same period, the total value of these agreements climbed from €5.11 billion to almost €6 billion, representing an increase of €851 million or 17 per cent.

According to the MDA, the figures indicate that Maltese and Gozitan households continue to regard property as their preferred form of investment. The near-€6 billion recorded in promises of sale is seen as a sign of sustained confidence in property as a long-term store of value, even amid broader economic pressures.

The Association said the level of activity highlights the importance of preserving a market that remains fair, balanced and accessible to all participants, including buyers, sellers and investors. It also underlined the property sector’s continued significance to the wider Maltese economy.

Commenting on the figures, Michael Stivala, President of the Malta Development Association, said the data confirms the central role the property industry continues to play in Malta’s economic landscape.

He added that the Association would continue advocating for reforms aimed at strengthening the sector’s long-term sustainability. These include measures to support responsible urban development, protect green spaces, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens, and ensure a fair and transparent framework for all market participants.

Stivala also expressed confidence in the outlook for the year ahead, stating that the Association is entering the coming period with a positive view of the sector’s prospects.