LOOP Homes

LOOP Homes is a family-run letting agency in St Paul's Bay, on the north side of Malta. It concentrates on long lets, property management and the development of green homes, and it acts as a go-between for landlords and tenants across the northern and central parts of the island. For British readers planning a move, it is a local agent that knows the north coast resort towns and the villages around them.

The stated ambition is to become the leading letting agency in the north and centre of Malta, built on transparency and mutual trust between tenants and landlords. The mission is to deliver excellence, to exceed expectations and to support a skilled team that sees possibilities rather than limitations.

The people behind the agency

The founder, Darren Abela, has worked in property since 1998 and was one of the pioneer consultants specialising in the north of Malta. He leads a family business, and the team page also introduces Juliana Abela and Evgenia Cassar, who work alongside him. Four core values guide the team: commitment, excellence and integrity; love for tenants, landlords and colleagues; respect for people and the planet; and experience, with more than 24 years in residential letting.

In practice that means a personal service. The team keeps in touch with both landlords and tenants throughout a contract, so that if something goes wrong there is a mediator to turn to.

Renting a home as a tenant

The website lets you search by area and by monthly rent, with a search range running from €450 to €5000. Recent featured long lets include a one-bedroom maisonette in Gżira at €1300 monthly, a three-bedroom apartment in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq at €2000 monthly and a refurbished three-bedroom maisonette with sea views in Mellieħa at €2200 monthly. Listings change, so treat these as an indication of the market rather than current availability.

To rent you need ID or a passport. Tenants normally pay the household bills, such as internet, water and electricity, and the agency fee is 50% of the value of the rental. Whether you can redecorate or keep a pet depends on each landlord's policy, so raise any request at the start, because a request left unspoken could cost you your deposit later. A condition and inventory report with photographs should be prepared by the landlord before the tenancy begins. If you are weighing up a move, our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK covers the wider picture, and where to stay in Malta explains the different areas.

Letting out your property

Landlords can list a property with LOOP Homes and ask for a free market appraisal. After the appraisal the agency suggests changes that could make the home more marketable and raise its rental value. It then manages the relationship with the tenant for the life of the contract.

A short stay while you view properties is easy to arrange, and our pages on hotels in St Paul's Bay, Qawra and Buġibba and hotels in Mellieħa list places to base yourself. Because the agency covers a broad stretch of the north, from Mellieħa down to Burmarrad and into the central region, it is worth telling the team which villages, budget and bedroom count suit you before a viewing, so the right homes are lined up in advance.

Areas covered and how to start

LOOP Homes works in four main areas: Mellieħa, St Paul's Bay and Buġibba, Burmarrad, and the central area. Read our Mellieħa guide to get a feel for the north coast, and browse the directory of estate agents in Malta if you want to compare agencies.

Viewings are arranged by contacting the agency, and it asks how you heard about it as part of its enquiry process. To begin, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to LOOP Homes.