< Previousith an increasing demand for rental and a steady capital appreciation, Malta is one of the best locations for profitable long-term property investment. The growth of niche industries such as gaming, pharmaceuticals, back-end office operations, financial services and blockchain industry, is attracting increasing numbers of expats setting on the archipelago every year, leading to a strong surge in demand for rental properties. Local demand also factors in with many breaking tradition and opting to rent out. This is a widespread trend amongst the younger generation who prefer to rent out before purchasing their own property, as well as for single parents and separation scenarios. The demand for high-value and quality property has led to the develop- ment of a number of lifestyle developments providing a mixture of luxury apartments, commercial outlets and leisure amenities. Many of these are in premium, urban locations offering unobstructed sea views, or in quiet but well-connected areas. Heritage-led projects are also available by integrating historic buildings and areas within regeneration schemes to create unique environments in which people enjoy living and working. The country’s buoyant economy and the influx of foreign capital also fuel the demand for commercial spaces and spur the construction of new office blocks and the modernisation of older ones. The property sector has been booming for the past decades with very high appreciation rates. The current return on rental income is estimat- ed between 3.5% to 6% per annum and capital appreciation can peak at 25% in a year, making the country one of the most profitable places to invest at the moment. 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