By Old Houses Malta | The Features
We all have seen the grand arrogant style which leaves you delighted and dazzled. In this post we take a step back and dive deeper to understand the signature that baroque architecture left on Maltese houses. What is Baroque Architecture? In Spanish “barroco” meant an imperfect pearl. Nowadays the word baroque is a synonym for the […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Deal
Buying a property for the first time is an overwhelming experience. Even though you know that you are not the first one going through this experience, it is very normal that several thoughts cross your mind. Below are the top 10 first time buyer dilemmas. In this post, we are proposing some arguments to help […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Deal
Even though I always appreciated old houses I never imagined my self owning one. I always used to think that they require high maintenance costs and lack practicality. Of course, I couldn’t have been more wrong. It is said that if you can think of 10 good reasons as to why to do something then […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Deal
You have to kiss several frogs till you find your prince(ss). The same could be said for finding your dream home. Especially if you have never done this before the process might be overwhelming. In this post, we break down the house hunt process into 4 main stages. Each stage designed to help you find the […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Features
Muxra xiex? In reality they are not very common in Maltese houses anymore. However, it is said, that the Muxrabija is the great ancestor of the Maltese wooden balcony. The Origin In Maltese architecture, the earliest version of the muxrabija, dates back to the late Middle Ages (1300-1400) and were probably introduced through cultural contacts […]
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By Old Houses Malta | Featured Houses
Palazzo Falson is the second oldest surviving building in Mdina, dating back to the 13th century. It is a typical mediaeval Palazzo fashioned on Sicilian examples of its period, consisting of several rooms surrounding an internal courtyard, and an overlying piano-nobile. The Palazzo was also known as ‘The Norman House’, due to the stylistic features […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Deal
Especially if you’re a first time buying a house might seem like an over complicated process, and you’re probably right. There is a lot of legal stuff you will need to get sorted. The below questions help you ease some of that pain by making sure you’re aware of the facts. After the promise of […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Renovation
Now that you actually have the house its time to change it to your future home. Its time to start doing the changes you planned. Its time to put your project management techniques to the test. It is a continuous challenge to finish your project with the right quality, time and budget. I’m a software […]
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By Old Houses Malta | The Features
Wooden balconies in Malta certainly go a long way, and considered as an important architectural feature in traditional Maltese façades. With the use of different materials and textures, together with outstanding colours and decorative features, one can’t not appreciate the impeccable unique style it gives to our urban landscapes. Balconies used to play an important […]
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