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It doesn’t help that they’ve been taken out of the game by hard-flooring for a while - a trend which we argued against in this article. Many of our readers did not agree with wall-to-wall carpeting, and we won't argue with their points, which included the well-known fact that Malta's weather and humidity make it a nightmare to keep carpets clean and tidy.

We all like to picture it: Growing fresh basil and tomatoes in the backyard, lining our interiors with beautiful pots, parenting plants and watching them grow steadily - few can argue against the benefits - both functional and aesthetic - to greening up our urban spaces.

Pots are turning into an opportunity for the homeowner to create something quirky, personal, or unique in their home. This usually involves repainting pots bought at garden centres, repurposing items you wouldn’t expect into pots, and in the case of Christopher Zammit, handcrafting the pots yourself to create captivating, intricate pieces.

Celebrating Halloween with Trick or Treating is fairly new to Maltese homeowners, but despite the mixed feelings it sometimes generates, it has quickly caught on with new mothers as a rare opportunity to take the kids out for a walk around the block and watch them in action.

This article will go through 13 nifty ideas to reduce the amount of clothes just taking up space in our wardrobes and maximise the storage space that you do have.

We may only get 4 months of winter, but they’re by no means mild. For most homeowners and expats living in Malta, the lack of central heating means lots of heaters running, wearing two layers of clothing inside, and a quiet resolution to not move away from the sofa, electric blanket, or fireplace.

It’s a LOT cheaper to retain a tenant than it is to find a new one. Fix repairs promptly, keep the property in good shape, treat your tenants with respect, and you’ll see less turnover and more cash flow. Keep our strategies in mind and watch your profits grow.

In one of our very first articles, we discussed the fantastic opportunity homeowners in Malta have to turn the space our flat rooftops provide us with into gardens. Two weeks ago, our team got to visit a family in Malta who has done this, and we were blown away. This is the story:

In one of our very first articles, we discussed the fantastic opportunity homeowners in Malta have to turn the space our flat rooftops provide us with into gardens. Two weeks ago, our team got to visit a family in Malta who has done this, and we were blown away. This is the story:

It isn't just about money: the right renovations leave good impressions, and positive reviews on the property you own will ensure you get responsible, discerning tenants, as you scale up as a landlord. It’s also important because reviews and recommendations are what will make sure your house doesn’t sit on the market for a year.