In 2014, foreign buyers accounted for about half of all real estate transactions in Malta. This strong demand encouraged the local office of Sotheby’s International Realty to issue a "highly positive outlook" for the European island nation in a note released Wednesday. Sotheby’s points to Malta’s “pleasant and warm climate coupled with advantageous fiscal schemes” as two of the main draws for international buyers, who have helped spur luxury development close to Malta’s commercial and activity hubs. View the Malta listing on Mansion Global. Follow Mansion Global on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram