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Beyond the boom
As Malta's property market matures, Zanzi's Steve and Michael Mercieca discuss technology, trust, governance and why the next decade will favour disciplined operators over growth-at-all-costs ambition.
Who governs Malta's built future?
Malta has approved nearly 88,000 homes in a decade, but who is shaping the country's built future? Vanessa Macdonald examines planning, sustainability, governance, and the competing visions that define tomorrow's Malta.
Where we live, how we live
Drawing on new findings from Malta's National Housing Satisfaction Survey, Matthew Zerafa and Brian Micallef examine the relationship between residential satisfaction, community environments, and quality of life.
Evicted by risk, buried by bills
As Malta strengthens construction regulation, questions remain over who supports families forced from their homes. Lea Hogg speaks with Dr Vincent Micallef about the gaps between displacement and recovery.
The business of belonging
As Malta's urban landscape evolves, psychosocial coach Claire Bugelli explains why belonging, community and human connection should become central considerations for developers, architects and anyone shaping the built environment.
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant sets sail
With ION at Sea, Simon Rogan is taking Malta's only two-Michelin-starred dining experience beyond the restaurant walls, combining exceptional cuisine, luxury hospitality and the beauty of the Mediterranean.
Signed, Sealed, Regretted: 10 office leasing mistakes businesses should avoid
Commercial real estate advisor Etienne Licari and real estate valuer Justin Mizzi draw on years of experience to reveal the costly mistakes businesses make when renting office space in Malta – and how to avoid them.
Why development must rediscover purpose
As Malta looks beyond economic growth, JP Fabri argues that the future of real estate should be measured not only by property values, but by the communities, opportunities and quality of life it creates.
Building better
As a third-generation leader at Tumas Group, Zak Fenech discusses legacy, sustainability, changing buyer expectations, and why Malta's future depends on building better, not simply building more.
Malta is too small to think small
Despite record GDP growth, many Maltese businesses are feeling the squeeze. Simon Azzopardi explores why Malta has become two economies—and what must change to secure sustainable prosperity.
The authenticity premium
As land becomes scarcer and development costs rise, Steve Risiott argues that Malta's greatest real estate opportunities may lie not in new construction, but in the authenticity of existing buildings.
The architecture of forgetting
As Malta's skyline continues to evolve, Manuel Delia explores how architecture, memory and urban planning shape not only our cities, but the society we are building for future generations.
Building beyond concrete
Stephen Mallia explores how advanced construction materials are helping redefine Malta's real estate sector, enabling more sustainable, resilient and architecturally ambitious developments while creating stronger long-term investment value.
Creating space
Modern life rarely slows down. Laura Maciulskaite explores how decluttering, mindfulness and intentional living can help reduce stress, restore balance and create space for greater wellbeing and clarity.
Is Malta really losing homeowners?
Eurostat data suggests Malta is losing homeowners faster than any other European country. But does the headline tell the whole story? MONEY explores the numbers behind Malta's changing housing market.
Anticipating Tomorrow
In MONEY’s cover story, Dayna Camilleri Clarke sits down with Dr Silvio De Bono to discuss leadership, growth and the thinking behind IDEA Group — and what it takes to anticipate Malta’s next chapter.
The space between us
Dayna Camilleri Clarke, in conversation with psychotherapist Danjela Falzon, explores how design directly impacts mental wellbeing — and why Malta’s built environment must start putting people, not just space, first.
By design or by default: Malta’s tourism reckoning
In this analysis, Justin Mizzi examines Malta’s shift from volume-driven tourism to a value-led model, questioning whether current regulations can truly deliver quality, design excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Malta, the city-state economy
Economist JP Fabri explores why Malta must start thinking like a city, not a country — and how smarter urban design, infrastructure and density could determine the island’s long-term economic performance.
The anatomy of 2,370 decisions
Architect Danica Cachia Mifsud takes readers inside the new St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum façade in Valletta. Built from 2,370 carved stones, the project balances heritage, craftsmanship and modern precision — where every architectural decision becomes part of the city’s evolving story.
