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    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.

    Buying Land in a Mauritius Morcellement: The Permit, the Servicing and What to Check

    Land plot subdivision (morcellement) in Mauritius

    The morcellement permit, servicing works and the mandatory green forest since 2024: what to check before buying a subdivided plot in Mauritius.

    Sale by Levy in Mauritius: How a Judicial Property Auction Works

    Sale by levy in Mauritius: judicial property auction before the Master and Registrar

    A sale by levy is a court-ordered auction, not an ordinary purchase. The legal stages, deadlines, and the rules that apply to non-citizens who want to bid.

    Proof of Funds for Buying Property in Mauritius: What the Notary and Bank Require

    Proof of funds documents for a property purchase in Mauritius

    From Rs 500,000, notaries and banks in Mauritius must verify the source of funds behind a property purchase. Thresholds, expected documents and the rules for foreign buyers.

    Student Accommodation Near the University of Mauritius in Réduit

    Student accommodation near the University of Mauritius in Réduit

    Réduit’s campus has no student residence. Here’s where to live nearby, how to get to class by Metro Express, and what to check before signing a furnished lease.

    Selling Property in Mauritius: Price, Checks, Documents and Timeline

    Selling property in Mauritius: price, checks, documents and sale timeline

    The complete process for selling property in Mauritius: setting the price, documents to gather, the notary’s role, land transfer tax and actual registration timelines.

    Valuing Your Property in Mauritius: Methods, Experts and the Official Value

    Valuing a property in Mauritius: methods, experts and official value checks

    Comparison, cost and income: how to value a property in Mauritius, who to consult, and how the authorities check the declared value after a sale.

    Buying or Leasing Commercial Property in Mauritius as a Foreigner: The EDB Authorisation

    Commercial property and office space in Mauritius for foreign buyers

    Buying an office or a shop in Mauritius as a foreigner almost always requires prior EDB authorisation. What is exempt, what is not, and the full procedure.

    Concierge Services in Mauritius: Costs and When You Need One

    Concierge service watching over a second home villa in Mauritius

    Concierge services in Mauritius for a second home: what’s included, indicative prices by tier, and when it makes more sense than hiring staff directly.

    Renting in Mauritius: Private Landlord or Registered Agent?

    Renting in Mauritius: private landlord or registered agent

    Since August 2026, real estate agents in Mauritius must be REAA-registered. What that actually changes between renting direct and renting through an agency.

    Buying IRS, RES or PDS Property on Resale in Mauritius: What Changes

    Buying IRS, RES or PDS Property on Resale in Mauritius

    What really changes between buying new and buying a resale IRS, RES or PDS unit in Mauritius: registration duty, VAT, the 85/15 rule, residency threshold.

    Is Your Mauritius Real Estate Agent REAA Registered? How to Check

    REAA registered real estate agent certificate check Mauritius

    Since 1 August 2026, acting as a real estate agent in Mauritius without being registered with the Real Estate Agent Authority is an offence. How to check this status before signing, for a purchase or a rental.

    Living in Tamarin or Rivière Noire: choosing between Mauritius’ West Coast hubs

    Tamarin Bay and Rempart mountain seen from Cap Tamarin in Mauritius

    Tamarin or Rivière Noire in 2026: compare atmosphere, schools, traffic, property and daily logistics before choosing where to live on Mauritius’ West Coast.

    Living in Pointe d’Esny and Mahébourg: the reality of south-east Mauritius

    Pointe d'Esny and Mahébourg: living in authentic south-east Mauritius

    What living in Pointe d’Esny and Mahébourg is really like in 2026: lagoon, no international school on site, healthcare, winter winds and property from USD 375,000.

    The notary’s role in a property purchase in Mauritius: legal checks and safeguards

    Notary and legal checks for a property purchase in Mauritius

    What a Mauritian notary checks during a property purchase: title verification, escrow handling, statutory deadlines and protection of the buyer’s funds.

    Le Morne and La Gaulette Property: Living at the Foot of the Mountain

    Full rainbow over Le Morne Brabant seen from the lagoon, Mauritius

    Thinking of living in southwest Mauritius? Explore the Le Morne and La Gaulette property market, prices, travel times and buying rules in 2026.

    Sega Dance Lessons in Mauritius: Where to Actually Take One

    Sega Dance Lessons in Mauritius: Where to Actually Take One

    There’s no dedicated sega dance school in Mauritius, but real options exist: hotel sega nights, the Beachcomber ravanne workshop, the Beau Bassin school, and the Festival International Kreol.

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