CSB Group attracts Sotheby’s International Realty to Malta

CSB Group (Est.1987) offer a spectrum of specialised business and commercial services to clients interested in setting up or relocating their business to Malta. They now announce their continued success in attracting renowned international realty brand Sotheby’s International Realty to Malta. This announcement was originally made in New Jersey, US where the news was dispersed via major news houses such as Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! Finance as well as NBC News.

A luxury real estate brand in Malta

Sotheby’s International Realty luxury real estate services are now available in Malta with the opening of Malta Sotheby’s International Realty, which will be operated by CSB Group. Malta Sotheby’s International Realty will be aiming to serve the high-end residential and commercial real estate market throughout the island of Malta & Gozo, representing properties of exceptional quality, unique characteristics and good value for money.

With a quarter of a century of history and expertise in the financial services industry, CSB Group operates from Malta providing top notch services for clients worldwide. Offering a complete turnkey solution to clients wishing to set-up or relocate their business to Malta, they work hand-in-hand with a number of international partners, all leaders in their field of expertise. CSB Group’s portfolio of clients includes entrepreneurs, multi-national companies, international players, law & audit firms, financial institutions and high net-worth individuals.

Commenting, CSB Group CEO and Malta Sotheby’s International Realty joint-owner Michael J. Zammit said that ‘‘the group aims high at exceeding clients’ service expectations through a sound and results-oriented business approach. The Group’s commitment is to provide business services by adhering to the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality.

It was therefore a natural step for us to attract this brand to Malta – a brand that is the pure embodiment of luxury and prestige. In this manner, our goal to deliver professional, confidential, efficient and personalised services extends to the real estate ambit – one which we feel is crucial when servicing clients seeking to retire in Malta or relocate their business and/or family. Moreover, we feel that both Malta and CSB Group’s positioning enjoy a profile that’s commensurate with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. ‘‘This was hence a very natural step for us and we are now very excited about the launch of our Real Estate division. We will now be able to also service our clients with their real estate needs in Malta and Gozo and also overseas due to the strong presence of Sotheby’s International Realty across the globe. We are currently working towards the launch of our local website which will feature some of Malta’s most extraordinary properties.’’

Apart from the various tax and fiscal benefits that Malta carries with it, investing in property on the island remains an attractive proposition with the Maltese market achieving strong appreciation.

‘‘We are also very proud of our Maltese heritage and feel that Malta has so much to offer in that respect. In fact, we were very pleased to have heard last week that Valletta has been included in a list of 20 top Unesco World Heritage Sites by CNN Traveller.’’

Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC said that the affiliation with Malta Sotheby’s International Realty strengthens the brand’s presence in Europe, offering a new entrance into the exciting Maltese market. ‘‘We are very pleased that our global clientele will now have access to our services in this historic and beautiful country.”

Sotheby’s International Realty

The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 12,800 sales associates located in approximately 660 offices in 47 countries and territories worldwide. Malta Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage.