15.05.2026
When the Tribunal Is Not the Planning Authority — Except When It Almost Is
There is a quiet irony in the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal on…
12.05.2026
Why it makes sense for the vendor to furnish the Land Registry Plan
The importance of a plan attached to a contract of sale is not limited to…
08.05.2026
No ‘others were allowed’ rule exists in Maltese Planning Law but…
It is often said, rather loosely, that planning policy may be “overruled” by commitment. The…
01.05.2026
Why election surveys matter – ‘the bandwagon effect’
Most of the time, I write about public, civil and, or planning law. This subject…
11.04.2026
When the “Flexibility Policy” Meets Its Limits: Lessons from Spiteri Gonzi
The case of Spiteri Gonzi et vs L-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar (Court of Appeal, Inferior Jurisdiction, 13…
09.04.2026
Article 495A: Why Co-Owners Cannot Buy Each Other Out
Article 495A of the Civil Code is used when co-owners reach a deadlock. This happens…
