Yitaku Asks
Short video answers to the property questions Maltese buyers and sellers ask most — straight from credentialed local experts.
Yitaku AsksCan you buy a property with other people, or just a share of one?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksWhat is the difference between freehold and ground rent in Malta?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksHow do permit irregularities affect a property's value in Malta?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksHow do you check a property's planning history before you buy?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksCan you inspect the property again before the final deed?
Dr. Michael Laferla · Notary
Buying
Yitaku AsksPermit, sanction, or development application — what is the difference?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat can you refurbish without planning permission in Malta?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhen does a renovation need planning permission in Malta?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhy do planning applications take so long in Malta?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat architectural mistake ruins the experience of living in a home?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat are the most common defects in Maltese buildings?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat's the most expensive mistake buyers make?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat's the difference between a property that photographs well and one that lives well?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat does an architect see in a property that a buyer misses?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat should you look for in a property before you sign anything?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhat should buyers be suspicious of during a property viewing?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
Yitaku AsksWhy do two apartments in the same building feel completely different?
Perit Matthew James Mercieca · Architect & Civil Engineer
Building & Design
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
ProceduresGot a property question of your own?
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