OfficeSpace.Rent

What OfficeSpace.Rent does

OfficeSpace.Rent is a Malta-exclusive commercial office real estate agency and advisory firm founded in 2016, operating as a private company with a small specialist team (1–10 employees) and a single named senior agent. The company differentiates itself by specializing exclusively in commercial office space — no residential, no retail — and has concluded over 400 office transactions across Malta while maintaining a searchable inventory of 3,800+ active listings updated on a daily or weekly cadence. Its website is a WordPress-based property listing and search platform with advanced filtering by location, price, size, and features, a built-in comparison tool, and a free interactive Office Space Calculator that estimates sqm requirements and monthly rental costs based on headcount, layout style, and location using 2026 Malta market data.

The company operates a dual-sided advisory model: serving tenants (iGaming operators, MFSA-licensed financial services firms, technology companies, legal/advisory firms, startups, and corporate HQs establishing or relocating in Malta) and landlords/developers/PE investors seeking to optimize commercial office stock. Every shortlist delivered to a client includes Class 4A planning permit verification as standard due diligence — a meaningful differentiator in regulated verticals where physical Malta substance is a licensing requirement. The same senior advisor manages the full transaction from initial enquiry through lease signing, with no handoffs, supported by WhatsApp, phone (+356 9992 2220), and web enquiry channels.

The revenue model is entirely commission-based with three streams: tenant agency fees (10% of first year's rent + 18% VAT), landlord agency fees (same structure, both sides paying), and property sales fees (3.5% sole agency or 5% non-exclusive, + 18% VAT). GTM is sales-led and advisory-driven, with SEO and content marketing (extensive blog covering MGA compliance, MFSA licensing, lease terms, VAT, and relocation guides) generating top-of-funnel demand, and direct phone/WhatsApp converting bottom-of-funnel intent. The company operates exclusively in Malta across five main commercial zones (Sliema, St Julian's, Mriehel CBD, Valletta, Gżira/Ta' Xbiex, and Birkirkara/Naxxar), with no disclosed geographic expansion, funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

OfficeSpace.Rent

Legal name

OfficeSpace.Rent

Website

https://officespace.rent

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OfficeSpace.Rent is a Malta-exclusive commercial office real estate agency founded in 2016, representing tenants, landlords, and developers across 3,800+ active listings with embedded Class 4A permit verification, serving iGaming, financial services, technology, and corporate clients relocating to or operating in Malta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Tenant Representation (BPAJALAA)

Keywords

• Commercial office leasing
• Office space brokerage
• Serviced office rentals
• Commercial real estate agency
• Office relocation advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gwann

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tenant Agency Commission (Lettings): One-time fee of 10% of the first year's total rent + 18% VAT, charged to the tenant (lessee) upon signing of the lease agreement. Non-refundable. Service for tenants is free at the point of enquiry — fee is only incurred at signing.
2. Landlord Agency Commission (Lettings): One-time fee of 10% of the first year's total rent + 18% VAT, charged to the landlord (lessor) upon signing of the lease agreement. Non-refundable. Both sides pay the same structure, aligning incentives to close efficiently.
3. Property Sales Agency Fee: For commercial office sales: sole agency agreement at 3.5% of sale value + 18% VAT; non-exclusive/open agency at 5% of sale value + 18% VAT. Fee typically borne by the seller/owner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OfficeSpace.Rent is a Malta-exclusive commercial real estate agency that helps businesses find, lease, and buy office space. The company operates a searchable online listings platform with 3,800+ active Malta office properties and provides end-to-end advisory services including requirements discovery, curated shortlisting, viewing accompaniment, Class 4A permit verification, lease negotiation, and relocation support. Revenue is earned through agency commissions charged to tenants and landlords on signed leases and property sales.

Product overview

OfficeSpace.Rent operates a Malta-exclusive commercial office space platform and advisory service, combining a searchable listings portal with end-to-end advisory services. The core offering includes the Office Space Listings Platform (3,800+ verified Malta office listings), the Office Space Calculator (a free sqm/budget planning tool), and comprehensive Advisory Services covering property search, Class 4A permit verification, lease negotiation, and relocation support. The platform is complemented by educational content through its Blog and FAQ Knowledge Base. The company lists both Serviced Offices (flexible, all-inclusive) and Traditional Office Leases (conventional committed leases) across Malta's commercial zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Space Listings Platform A self-serve searchable portal of 3,800+ commercial office listings across Malta with advanced filters by location, town, price range, size, and property features; designed for businesses seeking to rent or buy office space in Malta.
• Commercial Office Advisory Services End-to-end advisory service for businesses and landlords covering requirements discovery, property shortlisting, viewing accompaniment, Class 4A planning permit verification, lease negotiation, fit-out and valuation advisory, and managed relocation support including remote viewings.
• Serviced Office Placement Service Advisory and placement for fully equipped, move-in ready serviced offices on flexible licence terms with all-inclusive rent covering furniture, internet, utilities, reception, and meeting room access; starting from ~€400–€600/month for 1–2 person private offices in standard Malta areas.
• Commercial Office Sales Service Commercial property sales brokerage for buying and selling office space in Malta, charged at 3.5% of sale value + VAT for sole agency or 5% + VAT for non-exclusive agency, typically borne by the seller.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ office transactions concluded across Malta since 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with office leasing and tenant representation offerings. Comparable as an office brokerage competitor at enterprise scale; would be a natural acquirer or competitor if it chose to expand Malta presence.
• IWG (Regus): Global operator of flexible and serviced office spaces (Regus, Spaces, HQ brands) with presence across major markets. Comparable as a serviced office provider that OfficeSpace.Rent lists and places tenants with, and a potential competitor if it expands its own Malta footprint more aggressively.
• Dhalia Real Estate Services: Long-standing Malta real estate firm offering sales, lettings, and property management across residential and commercial segments. Comparable as a Malta CRE intermediary but operates as a generalist rather than a dedicated office-space specialist.
• Knight Frank: International real estate consultancy with commercial leasing and tenant representation services across global markets. Comparable in CRE advisory scope, though not currently a direct Malta presence — represents expansion risk if it enters.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services firm, with global tenant representation and office leasing brokerage capabilities. Comparable as an office tenant representative but at enterprise scale with vastly broader geographic coverage and resources.
• Frank Salt Real Estate: Malta's largest and longest-established general real estate agency, offering residential, commercial, and letting services across the island. Comparable as a Malta-based CRE competitor but is a generalist rather than an office-only specialist, lacking the Class 4A verification and off-market focus that defines OfficeSpace.Rent.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global commercial real estate services firm providing office leasing, tenant representation, and advisory across major markets. Comparable as a CRE tenant representation competitor, though typically focused on larger enterprise transactions and major city markets rather than micro-markets like Malta.
• RE/MAX Malta: Global real estate franchise operating in Malta with broad residential and commercial coverage. Comparable as a tenant/lettings intermediary in Malta but offers no specialization in commercial office space or regulatory permitting verification.

Direct peers

• Perry Estate Agents: Established Malta-based estate agency handling commercial and residential property transactions. Comparable as a direct Malta CRE competitor serving tenants seeking office space, though without OfficeSpace.Rent's exclusive office focus or Class 4A specialization.

Regional players

• Michieli Group: Malta-focused property developer and investor active in commercial real estate. Comparable as a Malta commercial property stakeholder that OfficeSpace.Rent engages as a landlord-side advisory client, and could potentially enter office brokerage directly.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/officespacemalta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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