Sébastien Malta Properties

Sébastien Malta Properties is a one-brand estate agency run by a French-speaking agent who helps clients rent, buy and invest in Maltese property. It is listed in Sliema, the busy seafront town that sits opposite Valletta, and its website is published in French with an English option. That makes it a useful contact for anyone who would rather be guided through a move in French than in English, including UK residents with French-speaking family or business partners.

The agency appears in our directory of estate agents in Malta. Its service is aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, creatives and international professionals who want a higher-end home or a sound investment, and it follows a simple sequence: understand your needs, search, visit, negotiate and support you to the handover of the keys and beyond.

Renting a home in Malta

Residential lettings are a core service, with villas, apartments and penthouses on offer for tenants who want a choice of style and budget. The agent explains how renting works: a security deposit is normally equal to one month's rent, sometimes two, with one month paid in advance. An agency fee equal to half a month's rent plus VAT also applies.

Contracts are registered with the Housing Authority, which the agent presents as a protection for the tenant and a help with later administrative steps. He also warns that private rental sites and social networks can carry fake adverts, misleading photographs and homes that are already let, so using a reliable agent reduces that risk. Newcomers who are working through the wider move can read our UK guide to relocating to Malta, and remote workers may prefer our guide to living in Malta as a digital nomad.

Buying and investing

For purchases, the agency helps with a main residence or a second home, with attention to quality, location and the potential for the property to hold its value. Investors are advised on where rental demand is strong, and the agent names Sliema, St Julian's and Gżira as areas that attract expatriates, remote workers and entrepreneurs. Guidance on yields focuses on picking properties with strong potential and avoiding the common mistakes of buyers without local experience.

Tax is part of any purchase decision, and UK readers can start with our guide to Malta tax for UK nationals. For company, tax and relocation questions that sit outside an estate agent's remit, our featured partner CLA Malta offers professional services.

Commercial space and working with the agent

Businesses can lease offices, shops and flexible commercial premises. The agent points out that commercial leases in Malta usually run for several years with defined exit terms, that deposits are normally higher than for homes, and that some activities need specific permits. Location matters for visibility, access and trading area, and local knowledge helps avoid costly errors.

Working with an agent also brings access to homes that are sometimes not widely advertised, help with cultural and legal differences, and negotiation on your behalf. Before a house hunt, you can plan your stay with our guide to where to stay in Malta or choose hotels in Sliema close to the agent's base. From Sliema the capital is close, and our Valletta guide shows what to see on a day away from viewings.

How to get started

The first step is to describe what you want, as precisely as you can: rent or buy, how many bedrooms, which areas, and your timeline. The agent then runs a targeted search, arranges transparent viewings and supports you through to the keys, with the aim of saving you time, avoiding pitfalls and keeping the whole process calm and clear. Our overview of Malta gives background on the islands if you are new to them.

Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Sébastien Malta Properties, who will reply to you directly.