There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Maltese property. The economy grows at a healthy clip, while the working population has jumped by 30% in just a few years. Euro-area interest rates are set to remain low, which helps borrowers. Helped by the growing tourism sector, yields on high-standard rental properties are high compared to other countries, which further supports residential property prices.

Gozo particularly is set to benefit from its first ever road link with Malta and lower rents and property prices than its larger neighbour’s – though prices in Gozo have been rising. As the property price gap between the two islands narrows, investors in Gozo generally stand to gain.