Budget Survey: Housing Affordability Ranks Among Top Priorities For Maltese
As Malta gears up for Budget 2026, a new survey has revealed that property affordability remains one of the country’s biggest worries, especially for younger generations struggling to buy their first home.
According to the latest MaltaSurvey insights, the rising cost of housing ranked among the top three concerns for the public, with property prices emerging as the number one issue for young people.
Many respondents said that salaries are failing to keep up with soaring property values, leaving them feeling priced out of the market.
In terms of first-choice priorities for this year’s Budget, 24% of respondents called for a review of the national wage structure, while controlling food prices (19%) and reviewing property prices (19.5%) followed closely behind.
The findings paint a picture of growing economic pressure on everyday Maltese families and young professionals, a theme that is likely to feature prominently in Monday’s Budget announcement.
Reacting to the results, Jake Azzopardi, CEO of the Foundation for Affordable Housing, said the issue requires long-term, practical solutions.
“Housing affordability is one of the main concerns among the Maltese public, particularly affecting young people,” Azzopardi wrote on LinkedIn.
“As prices continue to rise faster than wages, many in the stretched middle class are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase a home they can afford.”
He highlighted the Foundation’s Affordable Homes Initiative, which is making over 260 homes available for families, individuals and couples on lower to middle incomes — with an average discount of €50,000 per apartment.
Azzopardi said this model could be replicated to make more housing accessible, ensuring that younger generations have a fair chance at owning a home and building their future in Malta.
Do you agree with the top three concerns?