Malta has a strong domestic property market. Coupled with demand from buyers from overseas moving to the island and also for second homes for holidays, prices have risen steadily in recent years.

'Houses of Character' which need renovating are particularly popular among British buyers who renovate them and bring the homes back to their former glory, but there is a dwindling supply of these now and often the houses of character seen available for sale are already converted.

Malta offers a good choice of apartments and villas for sale as well, and there are many estate agents on the island.

For details of current availability visit http://www.maltaproperty.info and a cross section of apartments, houses and villas for sale in Malta will be e-mailed to you upon request.

Some examples of property currently available are:

St. Venera. A 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment in a central area offered furnished and ready to move into. Accommodation comprises hall, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sitting room and fully fitted kitchen/dining room. Extras include air conditioners, all appliances in the kitchen, furnishings and fixtures. 135,000 Euros, £97,000, $198,000 ref: 9141 * 2 photographs available by email *

Naxxar. An expertly converted 3 bedroom house of character retaining most of its original features including wooden beams, flag stone arches, skylight and much more. The property consists of an entrance through a vaulted hall, utility room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, guest wc, laundry room and private roof that would make a lovely roof garden. 165,000 Euros, £119,000, $243,000 ref: 9135 * 3 photographs available by email *

Mellieha. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ground floor apartment for sale forms part of a development of apartments with landscaped gardens, communal pool and private underground parking. This apartment has an internal area of approximately 100m2 and enjoys unobstructed sea views. Accommodation comprises entrance hall into a kitchen/dining/living room leading onto the pool area, 2 double bedrooms (main with en suite) and guest bathroom. 208,000 Euros, £149,000, $305,000 ref: 9118 * 3 photographs available by email *

Sliema. Centrally located just off the ferries is this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse having accommodation in the form of an entrance hall, open plan kitchen/living room overlooking a 20ft backyard ideal for dining out, guest wc and en suite bathroom. Own airspace. 296,000 Euros £213,000 $435,000 ref: 9109 * 8 photographs available by email *

Birkirkara. Unconverted house of character for sale with potential to convert into a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home, with a 100sq metre garden with ample space for a swimming pool. 350,000 Euros, £252,000, $514,000 ref: 9145 * 10 photographs available by email *

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