Quick Lets and Zanzi Homes organised a beach clean-up at the Riviera as part of a voluntary campaign. Co-owner and CEO Steve Mercieca outlined the company’s drive to give something in return to society: “We’re here to add value to the real estate industry. We need to realise that places of leisure on our islands should be litter-free and to everyone’s benefit, starting from locals and residents to tourists. We want to change the culture of spoiling our islands with waste. Our company’s motto is to ‘leave no trace’, meaning that wherever you go, you should not leave litter behind, nor vandalise. This has a special tie to our industry, as when we are selling property, we are also marketing our country, telling people why they should invest here.”

He added: “Sea activities linked to our beautiful waters, such as diving, boat trips, yachting and sea sports are an attractive addition to our tourism consumption. These add value to the island experience we can provide as a country. It is therefore crucial that we take care of these amazing places in order for us to benefit directly and indirectly, be it by ways of leisure or economically. The property market enjoys a healthy growth thanks to the lifestyle we have to offer, so it’s essential to preserve the resources which feed our economic diversity.”