Web Developer Needed for Malta Property Rental Marketplace Platform

Hello, I am looking for an experienced web developer or web development company to build a property rental platform focused exclusively on Malta and Gozo. The purpose of the platform is to connect landlords directly with tenants and eliminate traditional estate agency fees. The website should allow property owners to advertise their properties and tenants to search and apply for rentals. I already have a detailed functional specification available and am looking for a developer who can build the platform, advise on the best technical approach, and provide ongoing support if required. What I am looking for Please provide information on the following: 1. Relevant Experience Have you built property rental websites, marketplaces, classified websites, or similar platforms before? Can you provide examples and links to previous projects? 2. Recommended Solution Would you recommend building this project using WordPress, Laravel, another framework, or a custom solution? Why do you recommend this approach? 3. Development Cost Please provide: Estimated cost for Version 1 (MVP) Estimated cost for a fully featured version Any optional costs 4. Timeline Estimated development time Key milestones Expected launch date 5. Technical Ownership Please confirm: Who owns the source code after completion? Who owns the database and user data? Will I have full administrator access? 6. Hosting & Maintenance Recommended hosting solution Estimated monthly hosting costs Estimated maintenance costs Security update policy 7. Future Expansion The platform will initially launch for free but may later include: Paid property listings Subscription plans Featured listings Tenant contact packages User verification fees Please confirm whether these features can easily be added in the future. 8. Scalability How many users and property listings can the proposed solution handle? Can the platform be expanded into a mobile app in the future? 9. Anti-Agent & Verification Features A key requirement is preventing estate agents from using the platform. Do you have experience implementing: User verification Identity verification Property ownership verification Fraud prevention Duplicate listing detection Reporting systems 10. Ongoing Partnership I am looking for a long-term partner rather than someone who simply delivers a website and disappears. Please explain: Your support process Response times Availability for future improvements About the Project The platform will focus on long-term rentals in Malta and Gozo only. The main objectives are: Direct landlord-to-tenant rentals No agency commissions Verified users Up-to-date property listings Advanced property search functionality Secure communication between landlords and tenants If you are interested, please send: Company information Portfolio Estimated budget range Estimated timeline Recommended technical solution I look forward to hearing your ideas and proposals. Kind regards, Tim Jacobs Project Owner