Can I subdivide my property in Malta and sell part of it separately?

Subdividing property in Malta to create a separately transferable portion generally requires proper planning permission from the Planning Authority, since altering the boundaries or configuration of a property, and creating what would effectively become a new, independently transferable unit, falls within the scope of development requiring formal planning approval, and whether subdivision is actually permitted for your specific property depends on factors such as the applicable zoning and planning policies for your area, the size and characteristics of the resulting subdivided portions, and any specific heritage or conservation designations that might restrict this kind of alteration. Beyond the planning permission aspect, properly formalising the legal subdivision and separate transferability of the portion you intend to sell would also need to be correctly documented through your notary, ensuring the new boundaries and separate title are properly established and registered before you can validly transfer the subdivided portion to a buyer as a distinct property. Given the combination of planning law considerations and the proper legal and notarial formalisation required to actually create a validly subdividable and transferable separate property, it would be important to consult both an architect familiar with current Planning Authority requirements for subdivision in your specific area, and a notary or lawyer to properly guide the legal process, before committing to marketing any portion of your property for separate sale.