Places: Autumn Issue 2008

Welcome to the September Issue of Places. The Capital City of Valletta is the focus of this issue. The city is a real diamond in the rough when it comes to property investments. Valletta may not be the first place that springs to mind when hunting for a home, but the Places team have uncovered the hidden treasures tucked away in the historical and characteristic streets of our capital.

One such house, a magnificent thirty roomed palazzo, is featured as our cover story on page 10. Fiona Galea Debono delves into the Valletta property market and discovers exactly what is on offer for those contemplating investing in the area. Valletta really does have it all... it is steeped in culture and history, it is a commercial hub and offers excellent entertainment facilities, so flick to page 28 to see just what our World Heritage city has to offer the property investor.

Cynthia Busuttil explains exactly what foreign investors need to get started, from permits to home loans – whatever a foreign buyer needs to take into consideration when investing in the Maltese property market is mapped out on page 70. This issue also introduces you to a number of interesting and inspirational characters who will definitely give you food for thought on a number of issues. We also meet Jerry White, who is a landmine survivor, founder of one of the world’s largest international organisations - Survivor Corp - and owner of a beautiful home in Valletta.

Jerry White is an inspiration to us all and lets us into his heart and home in a detailed interview on page 34. A host of other interesting personalities were also treated to a lovely dinner at a fantastic apartment in Portomaso. Ariadne Massa captured the highlights of the event and allows us to peek into the beautiful apartment and lively conversation on page 65. And last, but definitely not least, is our popular feature, The Unexploited. In this issue, the talented architect and designer Chris Briffa transforms a hidden treasure in the heart of Valletta into an upmarket boutique hotel. Turn to page 16 and satisfy your curiosity!

Our team has been busy researching, interviewing, designing and photographing some of the best properties available on the market, so take your time and marvel at the breathtaking properties featured in this issue. To download a copy of Places, please visit http://www.dhalia.com/.

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