The Apartment Purchase Agreement is a crucial legal document used in Malta for residential property transactions. It serves as the primary contract between a vendor and purchaser for the sale of an apartment unit, incorporating all essential elements required under Maltese law. This document is typically prepared following a preliminary agreement (konvenju) and precedes the final deed of sale, which must be executed before a Notary Public as per Maltese legal requirements. The agreement includes comprehensive details about the property, payment terms, warranties, and obligations, while addressing specific local requirements such as energy performance certificates, condominium regulations, and property registration procedures. It's particularly important in Malta's active real estate market, where both local and international buyers frequently engage in property transactions, and must comply with strict regulatory requirements including anti-money laundering provisions and property transfer tax regulations.

1. Parties: Identification of the Vendor and Purchaser with full legal names, identification numbers, and addresses as required under Maltese law

2. Background: Context of the transaction, including brief property description and intention to sell/purchase

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the apartment, including boundaries, measurements, and floor level as per Land Registry requirements

5. Purchase Price: Agreed purchase price, payment schedule, and deposit details

6. Payment Terms: Detailed payment structure, including deposit, stage payments if any, and final payment arrangements

7. Completion: Conditions for completion, timing, and process for the final deed of sale (kuntratt)

8. Vendor's Warranties: Warranties regarding property ownership, absence of encumbrances, and compliance with building permits

9. Property Condition: State of the property, included fixtures and fittings, and any known defects

10. Common Parts: Rights and obligations regarding common areas as per the Condominium Act

11. Costs and Taxes: Allocation of notarial fees, stamp duty, and other transaction costs

12. Default and Remedies: Consequences of default by either party and available remedies

13. Notices: Process for serving formal notices between parties

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Maltese law as governing law and jurisdiction

15. Execution: Signature blocks and notarial requirements