Malta MPRP Guide

Full-text search across guides, FAQs, legal updates, Malta hub pages, localities, directory, beaches, heritage, statistics, documents and property listings. Returns ids for `fetch`.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Words to search for, in English. Examples: 'rent minimum', 'Sliema schools', 'administrative fee 2025'."
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Maximum number of results (default 10).",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 50
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Returns one document as Markdown with its provenance (author, reviewer, last-verified date, official sources). Accepts a search result id, a maltamprp.com URL, or `programme/<section>`.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "maxLength": 500,
      "description": "A search result id, a maltamprp.com URL or path, or programme/<overview|fees|requirements|process|documents|dependants>."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

The verified programme data: property thresholds, fees and contributions with effective dates and legal references, requirements, application steps, required documents and dependant rules.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "section": {
      "description": "overview (default) | fees | requirements | process | documents | dependants",
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "overview",
        "fees",
        "requirements",
        "process",
        "documents",
        "dependants"
      ]
    }
  },
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Itemised estimate of government fees, contributions and property minimums for a given family composition and property route (purchase or rent).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "property_route": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "PURCHASE",
        "RENT"
      ],
      "description": "Whether the applicant will buy or rent the qualifying property."
    },
    "spouse": {
      "description": "Include a spouse or partner (default false).",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "minor_children": {
      "description": "Children under 18.",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 12
    },
    "adult_children": {
      "description": "Unmarried, principally dependent children aged 18 or over.",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 12
    },
    "disabled_adult_children": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 12
    },
    "parents": {
      "description": "Dependent parents of the applicant or spouse.",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 4
    },
    "grandparents": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 4
    },
    "purchase_price": {
      "description": "Agreed purchase price in EUR; the programme minimum applies when lower or omitted.",
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0
    },
    "annual_rent": {
      "description": "Annual rent in EUR; the programme minimum applies when lower or omitted.",
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0
    },
    "years": {
      "description": "Years of recurring costs to include (default 5).",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10
    },
    "professional_fees": {
      "description": "Licensed agent or legal fee quote in EUR, if known.",
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0
    },
    "include_health_insurance_estimate": {
      "description": "Add an estimated health insurance premium per person (default true).",
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "property_route"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Enumerates guides, FAQs, updates, pages, localities, beaches, heritage sites, directory entries, videos, sources, events, history, Maltese phrases or requirements.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "type": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "guides",
        "faqs",
        "updates",
        "pages",
        "localities",
        "beaches",
        "heritage",
        "directory",
        "videos",
        "sources",
        "events",
        "history",
        "phrases",
        "requirements"
      ],
      "description": "What to list."
    },
    "category": {
      "description": "Optional filter. guides: MPRP_BASICS, ELIGIBILITY, COSTS, PROPERTY, FAMILY, DOCUMENTS, APPLICATION, MALTA_LIVING, TAX_FINANCIAL, LEGAL_COMPLIANCE. faqs: MPRP, REQUIREMENTS, COSTS, PROPERTY, FAMILY, DOCUMENTS, APPLICATION, COMPLIANCE, MALTA, TAX, LIVING, COST_OF_LIVING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, TRANSPORT, EMPLOYMENT, RETIREMENT, TOURISM. updates: MPRP or MALTA. directory: GOVERNMENT, HOSPITAL, CLINIC, PHARMACY, SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, BANK, SUPERMARKET, SHOPPING_CENTRE, RESTAURANT, HOTEL, ESTATE_AGENCY, GYM, MUSEUM, TRANSPORT, EMERGENCY_SERVICE. heritage: TEMPLE, CHURCH, FORTIFICATION, MUSEUM, PALACE, HISTORIC_BUILDING, ARCHAEOLOGICAL_SITE, NATURAL_HERITAGE, GARDEN. requirements: ELIGIBILITY, FINANCIAL, PROPERTY, HEALTH, FIT_AND_PROPER, DOCUMENTS, FAMILY, COMPLIANCE, PROCESS. pages: a cluster such as malta-living, malta-work, costs, property.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 60
    },
    "locality": {
      "description": "Filter directory entries, beaches, heritage sites, events, FAQs or statistics by locality name (e.g. Sliema).",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Maximum items (default 50).",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 200
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "type"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Verified statistics (population, economy, prices, housing, climate, …) with value, period, methodology and the official source.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "category": {
      "description": "Statistic category.",
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "GEOGRAPHY",
        "POPULATION",
        "ECONOMY",
        "EMPLOYMENT",
        "PRICES",
        "HOUSING",
        "TOURISM",
        "CLIMATE",
        "EDUCATION",
        "HEALTHCARE",
        "TRANSPORT",
        "GOVERNMENT",
        "DIGITAL",
        "TAX"
      ]
    },
    "locality": {
      "description": "Locality name for local figures (national figures when omitted).",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "key": {
      "description": "Exact statistic key when known.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "overview_only": {
      "description": "Only the headline figures shown on the Malta overview page.",
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Typical monthly costs in Malta and Gozo (housing, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, education, leisure) with ranges, dates and sources.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "category": {
      "description": "Cost category.",
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "HOUSING",
        "UTILITIES",
        "FOOD",
        "TRANSPORT",
        "FAMILY",
        "HEALTHCARE",
        "LIFESTYLE"
      ]
    },
    "locality": {
      "description": "Locality or area name; national items are returned when omitted.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    }
  },
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Current property listings from the RE/MAX Lux feed, filterable by sale/rent, locality, price, bedrooms and MPRP threshold eligibility.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "listing_type": {
      "description": "For sale or to rent (both when omitted).",
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "SALE",
        "RENT"
      ]
    },
    "locality": {
      "description": "Locality name, e.g. Sliema, St Julian's, Mellieħa.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "min_price": {
      "description": "Minimum price in EUR (annual rent for rentals).",
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0
    },
    "max_price": {
      "description": "Maximum price in EUR (annual rent for rentals).",
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0
    },
    "bedrooms": {
      "description": "Minimum number of bedrooms.",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 20
    },
    "property_type": {
      "description": "apartment, penthouse, maisonette, townhouse, villa, farmhouse, …",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 40
    },
    "mprp_eligible": {
      "description": "Only listings priced at or above the MPRP minimum (purchase or annual rent).",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "special_designated_area": {
      "description": "Only Special Designated Area developments (no AIP permit needed for non-residents).",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "query": {
      "description": "Free-text words matched against title, description and locality.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 120
    },
    "sort": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "newest",
        "price_asc",
        "price_desc"
      ]
    },
    "page": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 100
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Results per page (default 20).",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 50
    }
  },
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Full details of one listing by reference (e.g. P-1206) or slug, including the MPRP threshold check and how to enquire.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "reference": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Listing reference (e.g. P-1206), listing slug, or the listing page URL."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "reference"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

Sends a consultation or property enquiry to the platform's consultants on behalf of a user who has given explicit consent. Returns a reference only.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "maxLength": 160,
      "description": "The user's full name."
    },
    "email": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "format": "email",
      "pattern": "^(?:[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]+\\.)*[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]*[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@(?:[A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$",
      "description": "The user's e-mail address, where the consultant will reply."
    },
    "phone": {
      "description": "Phone number with country code, if the user wants a call or WhatsApp.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 40
    },
    "message": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 5,
      "maxLength": 3000,
      "description": "What the user wants (consultation, viewing, details) and any context they shared: family size, budget, timing, property route."
    },
    "property_reference": {
      "description": "Listing reference (e.g. P-1206) when the enquiry is about a specific property.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 160
    },
    "country": {
      "description": "Country of residence or nationality, if known.",
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "preferred_contact": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "email",
        "phone",
        "whatsapp"
      ]
    },
    "consent": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "const": true,
      "description": "Must be true: the user explicitly agreed that these details are sent to the platform's consultants and stored under its privacy policy."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "name",
    "email",
    "message",
    "consent"
  ],
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}