The Office Update Malta

What The Office Update Malta does

The Office Update Malta operates as RE/MAX Malta, the largest real estate franchise on the Maltese islands and a local affiliate of the global RE/MAX network (146,000+ agents across 120+ countries). Founded in 2004 and headquartered in St. Julian's, the company provides residential and commercial property sales and lettings services across Malta and Gozo, organized under sub-brands: RE/MAX (core sales), RE/MAX Collection (luxury), RE/MAX Lettings (rentals including budget, luxury, and holiday), RE/MAX Commercial (offices, shops, warehouses, industrial), and Exclusive by RE/MAX Malta (tiered premium marketing packages for sellers). Customers are served both through a consumer-facing property portal with advanced filters and an AI Search mode, and through trained estate agents conducting viewings, valuations, and negotiations in person. The technology stack centers on a property listing platform with the proprietary Automatic Buyer Match system, which continuously matches buyer criteria against new and repriced listings and pushes email notifications, saved properties, and saved searches.

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction commissions on completed property sales and rental agreements. The company serves a diversified customer base spanning first-time buyers (with government scheme guidance), second-time buyers, property investors, luxury buyers, commercial buyers and tenants, long-term renters, holiday renters, and Gozo-specific buyers. Go-to-market combines digital channels (SEO-optimized portal, blog/guides, social media, email newsletter to a curated buyer database) with field-based agent sales and global distribution via the RE/MAX network. Exclusive and Exclusive Plus packages add seller-side marketing fees (professional photography, 3D visuals, video tours, EPC reports) on top of standard commission economics.

Name

The Office Update Malta

Legal name

RE/MAX Malta

Website

https://remax-malta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RE/MAX Malta, founded 2004, is Malta's largest real estate franchise, providing residential and commercial property sales, lettings, luxury, and holiday rental services across Malta and Gozo through trained agents, a branded portal, and four sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St.Julians

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission - Sales: RE/MAX Malta generates revenue through commission fees on completed property sales transactions. Agents facilitate buying and selling of residential and commercial properties throughout Malta and Gozo, earning a percentage of the transaction value.
2. Real Estate Commission - Lettings/Rentals: Revenue is generated from rental transactions where RE/MAX Lettings associates help tenants find properties and landlords list their real estate. The company manages both long-term and holiday rental portfolios.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RE/MAX Malta is a real estate brokerage facilitating the buying, selling, and renting of residential and commercial properties across Malta and Gozo. The company operates an online property listing platform supported by a network of estate agents who conduct viewings, valuations, and negotiations, complemented by specialized sub-brands for luxury (RE/MAX Collection), rentals (RE/MAX Lettings), and commercial real estate (RE/MAX Commercial), plus the proprietary Automatic Buyer Match software.

Product overview

RE/MAX Malta operates as a comprehensive real estate platform offering residential and commercial property services across Malta and Gozo. The portfolio consists of a core property listings platform (remax-malta.com/listings) complemented by specialized sub-brands: RE/MAX Collection for luxury properties, RE/MAX Lettings for rental services, and RE/MAX Commercial for commercial real estate. Key product offerings include the Automatic Buyer Match intelligent software system for automated property matching, Exclusive Listings packages providing enhanced marketing services, government scheme assistance for first-time and second-time buyers, and property investment advisory services. The platform covers various property types including apartments, maisonettes, townhouses, penthouses, terraced houses, houses of character, farmhouses, and villas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RE/MAX Collection: Luxury real estate brand specializing in high-value properties for sale and rent in Malta and Gozo.
• RE/MAX Lettings
• RE/MAX Commercial
• Exclusive By RE/MAX Malta

Products and services

• RE/MAX Malta Property Listings Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 years of proven performance in the Maltese market
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RE/MAX LLC (Global Parent): RE/MAX LLC is the global parent of the RE/MAX franchise network operating in 120+ countries. While not a direct competitor in Malta, it is the upstream brand and technology licensor whose strategic direction and tooling shape RE/MAX Malta's competitive position.

Direct peers

• Dhalia Real Estate: Dhalia is one of Malta's largest and longest-established real estate agencies, offering residential sales, lettings, and commercial property services. It is the most direct local competitor to RE/MAX Malta across virtually every customer segment and the Maltese islands.
• Perry Mann Real Estate: Perry Mann is a long-standing Malta-based real estate agency covering residential sales and lettings. As a domestic full-service agency, it competes with RE/MAX Malta for the same local buyer, seller, and landlord segments.
• Knight Frank Malta: Knight Frank is a global real estate consultancy with a Maltese office focused on luxury residential and commercial property. It overlaps with RE/MAX Malta on premium residential mandates and investment advisory.
• Sotheby's International Realty Malta: Sotheby's International Realty is a global luxury real estate brand with Malta affiliate offices serving ultra-high-net-worth buyers. It is a direct competitor to RE/MAX Collection at the top of the Maltese price band.
• Frank Salt Real Estate: Frank Salt is a heritage Maltese real estate agency with multi-decade operating history, providing residential sales, lettings, and property management across Malta and Gozo. It competes directly with RE/MAX Malta for both buyer mandates and seller listings.
• ERA Malta: ERA is an international real estate franchise operating in Malta, offering residential and commercial sales and lettings. It is the closest franchise-model competitor to RE/MAX Malta, with similar reliance on inbound referral flows from the global ERA network.
• Engel & Völkers Malta: Engel & Völkers is a globally recognised luxury real estate brand with operations in Malta focused on high-end residential and investment property. It is a direct competitor to the RE/MAX Collection luxury sub-brand.
• Century 21 Malta: Century 21 is a global real estate franchise with a Malta presence, serving residential buyers, sellers, and investors. It competes head-to-head with RE/MAX Malta in the franchise-led international brand category.
• Coldwell Banker Malta: Coldwell Banker is an international real estate franchise with Malta operations serving mid- to high-end residential and commercial clients. It competes with RE/MAX Malta for cross-border referrals and franchise-driven buyer demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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