Dr. Michael Laferla
Notary
Notary, Notarial Council of Malta · Laferla Notaries
Notary Dr. Michael Laferla, is one of the partners at Laferla Notaries. He studied at San Anton School and moved on to Saint Edward College Sixth Form. He eventually pursued his studies at the University of Malta obtaining a bachelor of laws, Diploma of Notary Public, and eventually graduated as a Doctor of Laws. He also pursued a two-year course to acquire the Ecclesiastical Tribunal Diploma. Dr. Michael Laferla has focused greatly on Trust law and carried out extensive research on this area, and today the setting up of Trusts is one of his main practicing areas.
He is a member of the Notarial Council.
Contributions by Dr. Michael Laferla
Yitaku Asks
Yitaku AsksWhat is the biggest legal mistake property buyers make in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksCan a notary stop a property sale in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksCan a property carry debts or hypothecs in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWhat hidden legal issues can come up when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksHow does a notary verify clean title in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWhat happens if a property has illegal works in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWhat if a property's permits are missing in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWhat does a notary check before you buy a property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWhat does “good title” mean when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksWho checks a property's permits when you buy in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Procedures
Yitaku AsksCan you sign the Konvenju before your home loan is approved in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat happens if the bank refuses your home loan in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksCan you extend a Konvenju in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat clauses should be in your Konvenju in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat documents do you need for the Konvenju in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksHow long is a Konvenju valid for in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat happens if the Konvenju expires in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhen do you lose your deposit when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat happens if you change your mind after signing the Konvenju?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksHow much deposit do you pay when signing the Konvenju?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhere is the deposit held when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat is the first step when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat is the Promise of Sale (Konvenju) and is it legally binding?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat exactly does a notary do in a property transaction?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
ProceduresFAQs
What are the main costs of buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingFAQDo first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
TaxesFAQHow long does it take to buy a property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingFAQHow much are notary fees in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingFAQHow much deposit do you pay when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingFAQHow much is stamp duty when buying property in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
TaxesFAQWhat is the 1% provisional stamp duty on the Konvenju in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
TaxesFAQWho pays the notary when buying property in Malta — buyer or seller?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingGuides
Glossary
GlossaryAIP Permit
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Foreign Buyers
GlossaryFreehold
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingGlossaryGround rent (ċens)
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
BuyingHypothec
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
ProceduresGlossaryKonvenju
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
GlossaryStamp duty
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Taxes