Buy real estate in Mauritius – with strategic selection and 39 years of real estate and construction experience

Yes. Foreign buyers can acquire real estate in Mauritius within certain legally approved structures.

This includes in particular real estate within the Property Development Scheme (PDS),existing IRS and RES projects, certain properties within the Smart City Scheme as well as apartments in buildings with at least two floors above the ground floor, so-called Ground+2 or G+2 apartments.

Therefore, the crucial factor is not only which property you like, but also, if and under what legal structure it can be acquired by a foreign buyer.

We already check these prerequisites during the selection process so that you only deal with properties that are actually suitable for your personal situation.

When acquiring a qualified property within the respective approved programs, the relevant investment threshold is at least USD 375,000.

In the case of a qualifying real estate purchase, the foreign owner can Residence Permit apply. In the case of corresponding real estate programs, this is generally tied to the continued ownership of the qualifying property.

The spouse and – under the appropriate conditions – children can also be included in the residence regulation.

Yes. In addition to new build and off-plan projects, we also have access to selected existing properties, which are suitable for international buyers.

Even an existing property can generally qualify for a residence permit if it is located within an approved structure for this purpose and meets the corresponding legal requirements. The threshold of at least USD 375,000 also applies here for a qualifying property.

However, when it comes to existing properties, we look even closer. Among other things, we check:

• construction quality and technical condition
• Moisture and waterproofing
• Roof surfaces and terraces
• Windows, doors, facades and connections
• Maintenance and repair history
• existing construction and property documentation
• Age and previous use of the property

For younger existing properties, it may additionally be relevant what claims from the original construction phase still exist.

In Mauritius, under certain conditions, regulations exist for certain severe defects in structural components. In particular, a period of up to ten years after completion to be relevant.

This may include, for example, foundations, columns, beams, the structural framework, and load-bearing walls, provided that corresponding defects affect the structural stability of the building.

Therefore, in the case of existing properties, we pay particularly close attention, wherever possible, to properties that are still within this period.

In addition to the actual purchase price, buying real estate in Mauritius involves government taxes, notary fees, and—depending on whether you are buying a new build or an existing property—real estate agent fees.

Yes. Exactly this combination is interesting for many buyers.

You can use a property yourself for several months a year, for example, and rent it out the rest of the time.

However, how flexible the rental actually is depends on the respective project and its regulations.

That is why we already check during the property selection:

• Options for personal use
• Short-term or long-term rental
• management concept
• operator structure
• Regulations of the homeowners association
• Rental terms
• Demand at the respective location

When buying an off-plan property, the decision should not be made based solely on renderings, floor plans, and price lists.

We are looking in particular at:

• Developer and previous projects
• Construction quality
• Contract structure
• Payment plan
• Construction progress
• technical implementation
• Project location
• Floor plan and orientation
• management concept
• Options for personal use and renting out

Especially with new construction projects, many important details are no longer visible after completion.

When plaster, tiles, facades, windows, and fixtures are completed, a normal inspection often no longer reveals how elements such as the floor slab, reinforced concrete structure, waterproofing, or critical connections were actually executed.

An individual construction project can also be an interesting alternative to a finished villa.

Foreign buyers are subject to special legal requirements when acquiring real estate. Therefore, it must first be checked for every property, whether and under what structure the acquisition is permissible for the respective buyer.

If the prerequisites are met, we can accompany you from the plot of land to the finished villa:

Right from the beginning, we take into account how you want to use the house later – exclusively for yourself, as an investment, or as a combination of personal use and renting it out.

If you would like to rent out your villa in whole or in part later, we can also organize the corresponding rental management upon request.

We do not start by showing you as many properties as possible.

First, we would like to understand, what you want to achieve with your property in Mauritius.

To do this, we record your personal requirements, for example:

• desired region
• Villa or apartment
• Owner-occupation or investment
• Plan B or later center of life
• Rental request
• Budget
• Size and equipment
• Proximity to the sea
• desired infrastructure

We then filter suitable properties and projects from various providers and property developers.

You are receiving a personal preselection with information, pictures, floor plans, and relevant documents.

About one to two weeks before your arrival in Mauritius, we will discuss this selection together in a video meeting. After that, we will refine the search once more and plan your viewing route.

On site, we don't show you as many as possible, but precisely the properties that match your requirements.

If you subsequently decide on a property, our own customer portal is available to you.

There you can personal and confidential documents End-to-end encrypted upload and make specifically available, for example, to your notary.