
A recent tender issued by the Foundation for Affordable Housing has attracted only a single bidder, an outcome that has raised questions within policy and industry circles about the viability and governance of the initiative. The project concerns the development of apartment blocks on public land in Marsascala and was expected to generate competitive interest from multiple developers. Instead, the response has been notably limited, suggesting a cautious or reserved stance from the market....
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NEWS Malta
March 31, 2026
Malta affordable housing scheme faces EU scrutiny over state aid
The European Union is assessing whether Malta’s controversial affordable housing initiative complies with state aid rules, with early indications suggesting that formal infringement proceedings could follow. The development has placed...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
Malta Moves to Curb Unlicensed Short-Term Rentals
Apartment and property owners in Malta who operate short-term rentals without a valid licence are expected to face a three-year prohibition under new draft regulations proposed by the Malta Tourism...
NEWS Malta
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EIB monitors Malita Investments amid Luqa housing strain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed it is monitoring the financial situation of Malita Investments p.l.c., a Maltese government-controlled entity currently facing liquidity challenges in connection with a major...
NEWS Malta
October 7, 2025
Malta government silent on housing project details
The Maltese government’s much-publicized “affordable housing” initiative, spearheaded by the Foundation for Affordable Housing and overseen by Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes, has become the subject of...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Maltese families relocated to Gozo through social housing
The Maltese government has initiated a significant relocation programme, moving families from mainland Malta to Gozo, using private apartments leased for social housing purposes. This move involves dozens of apartments...
NEWS Malta
September 10, 2025
Foundation for Affordable Housing meets scrutiny in Malta
One of Malta’s most prominent construction figures, Anton Camilleri, popularly known as Tal-Franciz, has become a central player in a contentious initiative to develop publicly owned land into ‘affordable housing’....
NEWS Malta
August 19, 2025
Unlawful clauses in Malta lease contracts raise concerns
The regulation of rental housing in Malta has once again come under scrutiny following revelations about widespread unlawful practices in private residential leases. Reports indicate that lease agreements containing illegal...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Malta’s Social Housing Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tender Process
A recently announced social housing initiative in Malta, promoted as an “innovative” solution for middle-income earners, has sparked a heated debate among architects, industry professionals, and political figures. While the...
























