What to Look for When Renting an Office in Malta

If you’re set on moving or starting up a company on the Maltese islands, you’re likely to be looking for the ideal corporate commercial property that will serve its purpose as an office for rent.   

You probably have a clear-cut idea of what you’re looking for, or perhaps not, but understanding the Maltese scenario will certainly help you decide on what to look out for, where to look and how to make your selection. Thanks to this blog, here are some tips on what to look for when renting a commercial property like an office in Malta. 

Do you need a large or small office?

Do you require large or small office space for your business? This factor will be determined by several aspects: 

• whether you work solo and plan to continue doing so, 
• whether you already have the staff or aim to employ some, and if so, how many people you will be employed,
• whether you will need to place any equipment/show-cases/desks/counters in your space, whether you need a sizeable waiting area, etc.

Will you be working from your office immediately?

Do you need to start working from your office in Malta immediately or are you able to wait? This determines several aspects of the commercial property you want to purchase or rent. The majority of available offices for rent are linked to specific business operations and may require certain permits to start working from it immediately. Check out what present commercial permits you will require and make sure the space you are considering tallies with the permits’ requisites.

Where will be your office located?

Do you need a back-street office which acts simply as a business base/meeting place, or would you need to attract walk-in trade? Such a question will most certainly influence your choice of location for renting an office space in Malta. 

Malta and Gozo are two very distinct islands with very individual characters. Moreover, each locality and region has its own specific pros and cons. So, for instance, if you’re planning to open an office to serve local yacht owners, choosing Marsaxlokk as your base may seem right since it’s a fishing village situated on the water’s edge, but as it does not have a marina, then you’re unlikely to attract yacht owners too easily. Learn more about the different types of commercial localities on the Maltese islands ideal for your new business venture. 

What will attract you the most?

Observing the Maltese personality will also help you in your ideal location choice. Be aware that the Maltese are not keen walkers – most drive to anywhere they want to go. So, you may need to consider finding an office in Malta that provides ample or fluctuating parking spaces for your clients. 

Alternatively, if you envision attracting students, you may fare better if you simply find an office placed strategically upon a central bus route. While most University students do have their own cars, many of these will hop on a bus to save their fuel allowance for the weekends.

Office amenities

Be aware that most offices in Malta will include some common denominators – namely air-conditioning units, segregated bathrooms, partitioning, lighting systems. If you’re lucky, you will find an office that is also furnished to the hilt, thus saving you the problem of furnishing it yourself. Many will come equipped with modern technology, Wi-Fi systems, and telephone systems as well.

Commercial real estate list

RE/MAX Commercial have a copious list of commercial spaces like offices ready to be let out, from those set in high-rise de-luxe buildings to others situated in quaint village hubs. Before embarking on your commercial property search, map out exactly what you have in mind.

Whether you’re a foreign or local business owner looking for commercial property in Malta, our professionally trained agents will be more than happy to guide you through the process. Consult with a RE/MAX Commercial agent to find out what you need to do to set up a business base in Malta for a full run-through of requirements that will further help you set up your island base that much faster.