Maldives · Africa & Indian Ocean
Luxury Property in Maldives
Branded overwater residences with resort-grade operations.
The market in one paragraph
Ownership is leasehold and supply is limited to a handful of integrated resort developments — but the operating platforms are among the strongest in global hospitality.
Who this market suits
- Lifestyle asset
- Rental income
The numbers, before the brochure.
Entry price
From USD 1.5M for beach residences within resort schemes
Prime pricing
USD 5M+ for overwater villas
Gross rental yield
5–7% gross under resort rental programmes
Foreign / NRI ownership
Leasehold within approved integrated developments; no foreign freehold
Residency
No property-linked residency route
Taxes & duties
Lease and service charges; income taxed at source under the operator programme
Purchase process
Reservation, lease agreement with the developer, registration — eight to sixteen weeks.
What to watch
Operator quality is the asset. Read the rental programme and service charge schedule line by line.
Where to buy in Maldives
North Malé Atoll
Closest to the airport; strongest occupancy.
South Malé Atoll
Newer schemes, larger plots.
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