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    Water Cuts in Mauritius: Tank, Pump and Pressure Checks Before You Buy or Rent

    Black water tank in a garden, water pump, a running bathroom tap and a filter room in a Mauritian villa facing the lagoon

    What the CWA regulations say about tanks and pumps, and what to check on a viewing in Mauritius while water is restricted in 2026.

    After Buying Property in Mauritius: What to Do Once the Deed Is Signed

    Electricity meter and water pipes beside a meeting of buyers and a payment counter, with a lagoon behind

    Electricity and water accounts, co-ownership, municipal rate and residence permit: the steps to take after signing the deed on a property in Mauritius.

    Buying Property in Mauritius from Canada: Tax, Financing and Residency

    Meeting around financial documents on a villa terrace with a pool overlooking the lagoon, seafront residences on the right

    Buying in Mauritius from Canada: no tax treaty between the two countries, Form T1135, the foreign tax credit, how to pay and the residence permit.

    Guaranteed Rental Return in Mauritius: What a Hotel-Managed Villa’s Promise Is Worth

    Villa with a pool facing the lagoon, a couple on a teak terrace and a buyer studying a floor plan and a map of Mauritius

    A guaranteed rent exists only in the contract. What EDB rules say, official 2025 hotel occupancy, and the clauses to check.

    Building a House in Mauritius: Permit, Steps and Budget

    Workers on the slab of a house under construction, with a finished villa and the lagoon behind, Mauritius

    What the law requires to build in Mauritius: the BLUP permit, deadlines, registered contractors, occupation certificate and budget pointers.

    Direct flights from Europe to Mauritius: airlines, routes and flight time

    An airliner above the clouds, a green mountain, a turquoise lagoon and a couple on a jetty at sunset in Mauritius

    The European cities with non-stop flights to Mauritius, the airlines, the 2026 frequencies and the flight time from Paris.

    Stonefish, Sea Urchins, Jellyfish: Lagoon Dangers in Mauritius and What to Do

    Camouflaged stonefish on the reef, black sea urchins and jellyfish in the lagoon, with a snorkeller standing on the beach

    Stonefish, sea urchins, jellyfish and coral: what can hurt you in Mauritius’s lagoon, the first aid to know and the number to call.

    Importing a Car to Mauritius: Duties, Conditions and Who Pays Less

    Collage: a container being unloaded at a port, an officer reviewing documents and a grey car on a palm-lined road near the lagoon

    Excise of 45% to 100% and 15% VAT on an imported car, a permit before shipping a used one: Customs rates and the regimes that cut the bill.

    Septic Tank or Sewer in Mauritius: What to Check Before You Buy or Rent

    Montage: a pool villa facing the lagoon, a septic tank cover being inspected in a garden, a sewer connection manhole beside a road and a seaside villa neighbourhood

    Public sewer or septic tank in Mauritius: what the law requires, which documents to ask the seller for and what to check before buying or renting a house.

    Tenant Insurance in Mauritius: Who Pays for Fire or Water Damage?

    Rental home in Mauritius: sea-view villa, smoke-stained kitchen, water on the floor and keys on a lease document

    The Civil Code presumes a tenant is liable for fire and damage. Who pays, what tenant insurance covers and the Sicom excesses.

    Flatshare in Mauritius: finding a room, what it costs and what the lease says

    Villa with pool, furnished bedroom and dining room, and two people signing a rental contract on a sea-view terrace

    A furnished room costs Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 a month in the listings checked. Prices, where to look, sub-letting and the lease in Mauritius.

    Property Scams in Mauritius: Fake Sellers, Fake Rentals and Diverted Payments

    Villas with an infinity pool, terraces and homes by the lagoon in Mauritius

    Fake seller, fake rental ad, changed bank details: the three scams to know, the checks to make before paying and what to do if the money has already gone.

    Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Best Dive Sites, Levels and Season

    Divers above a coral reef and a shipwreck, with a lagoon and fishing boats in Mauritius

    Mauritius dive sites by area and level, the best season, certification courses and what to ask a dive centre before you book.

    Top 10 Web Agencies in Mauritius in 2026

    White office with a computer screen showing a rising visibility chart, an hourglass, plants and a coffee cup: choosing a web agency

    Ten web agencies in Mauritius reviewed from their official websites: specialities, locations, published prices and advice on choosing the right one.

    How to Negotiate the Price of a Property in Mauritius: Buyer’s Leverage Beyond the Asking Price

    Seller and buyer discussing the price of a house in Mauritius

    No official body publishes the gap between asking and sale prices in Mauritius. Here are the levers a buyer can use, and the one to avoid.

    Eco-Friendly Homes in Mauritius: Solar, Rainwater and Standards in 2026

    Tropical villa with rooftop solar panels, a rainwater tank and an insulated facade, overlooking the lagoon

    A 25% solar grant capped at Rs 75,000, Rs 4.83 per kWh buy-back, MRA deductions and the Green Building Code: what makes a home truly green in Mauritius.

    Buying Property in Mauritius from the UK: Tax, Funding and Residency

    Waterfront villa with pool, white-sand beach, living room and home office opening onto a tropical garden in Mauritius

    Living in the UK and planning to buy in Mauritius: residence threshold, how funds move, HMRC reporting and the UK–Mauritius tax treaty.

    Renting in Mauritius Without a Local Guarantor: What Landlords Accept Instead

    Rental application with forms, ID cards and a bank statement, between a pool villa facing the lagoon and a meeting between landlord and tenant

    Without a local guarantor, a Mauritian landlord looks at your income, bank statements and immigration status. The documents to gather and what the law says.

    Is Your Plot in a Flood Zone? How to Check Flood Risk Before Buying in Mauritius

    Collage: hands holding a map and compass in front of a villa, a map of Mauritius showing its rivers, a garden with a drainage channel and a lagoon lined with houses

    How to check the flood risk of a plot in Mauritius before you buy: official sources, river reserves, drainage study, insurance and the promise to sell.

    Buying an Existing House in Mauritius: Building Permit, Occupation Certificate and Extensions

    Two villas with a pool in Mauritius and a man on a balcony reading a building plan, with blueprints on a desk in the foreground

    Building permit, occupation certificate, the architect’s certificate from 150 m² and unpermitted extensions: what to ask the seller before buying an existing house in Mauritius.

    Promesse de Vente in Mauritius: Conditions Precedent, Deposit and Time to the Deed

    Buyers and a seller reviewing a sale agreement with a notary around a table, with a Mauritian lagoon behind

    A promesse de vente signed in Mauritius already counts as a sale. Conditions precedent, the deposit and the time to the deed: what the Civil Code says and what to write.

    Buying a Flat That Is Already Let in Mauritius: What Happens to the Lease

    Seaview apartment, signed lease agreement and a marina: buying a let flat in Mauritius

    What happens to the lease when you buy a let flat in Mauritius, and what to check before you sign.

    Converting Agricultural Land in Mauritius: Permit, Tax and Exemptions

    Farmland on the edge of a village in Mauritius, illustrating the conversion of agricultural land to building land

    Ministerial authority, a tax of Rs 250,000 to 3,500,000 per hectare and an exemption up to 2 hectares: what Mauritian law says about converting agricultural land.

    Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS) in Mauritius: Buying a Hotel Room, Costs and Resale

    Hotel suite, infinity pool, seaside restaurant and beach villas at a Mauritian resort

    The Invest Hotel Scheme lets you buy a room, suite or villa in a Mauritian hotel with a compulsory leaseback. Conditions, costs, residence permit and resale.

    Unpaid Rent in Mauritius: A Landlord’s Legal Recourse, From Notice to Eviction

    Unpaid Rent in Mauritius: A Landlord's Legal Recourse, From Notice to Eviction

    Unpaid rent in Mauritius: formal notice, the right court, and enforcement of judgment — the legal recourse a landlord can actually follow, whether the letting is furnished or not.

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