Mqabba Real Estate: Southern Malta Flats, Houses and Penthouses

Mqabba is a small inland village in the south of Malta, a few minutes from Malta International Airport and the Luqa area. It has long been associated with limestone quarrying, and today it is a quiet residential village with a parish church, a village square and local shops. The beaches and the busier resorts are a drive away.

Typical buyers are Maltese families moving south for lower prices, expats working at the airport or in the south-side industrial estates, and investors buying new-build flats to let. If you want promenades and nightlife, look at Sliema or St Julian's instead; the village suits those who value space and a short commute.

EU citizens can generally buy without a permit, while non-EU nationals normally need an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit for a home, unless it is in a special designated area. The permit has minimum value thresholds, around €174,274 for an apartment and €300,619 for a house, with lower levels in Gozo and the south, so check the current figure. Stamp duty is typically 5% of the price, plus notary and agent fees (approx., verify locally).

The process starts with a promise of sale (konvenju) and a deposit, followed by the final deed with a notary. Our Malta buying guide and financing page cover the steps, and the Malta property page shows other regions.

Compare Kirkop, Qrendi, Żurrieq and Safi for similar southern character, or Luqa and Siġġiewi for slightly larger centres.