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Luxury Property in Mauritius

Ownership plus residency, in a jurisdiction Indian families already know.

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The market in one paragraph

Approved schemes let foreign buyers own freehold with a residence permit attached above a defined threshold. Strong India links, English-language administration and a favourable tax treaty history.

Who this market suits

  • Residency
  • Rental income
  • Second home

The numbers, before the brochure.

Entry price

From USD 400,000 under approved schemes

Prime pricing

USD 2M+ for beachfront and golf estate villas

Gross rental yield

4–6% gross with resort management

Foreign / NRI ownership

Freehold available to foreign buyers within government-approved schemes

Residency

Residence permit attaches to qualifying purchases above the threshold

Taxes & duties

No annual property tax; registration duty on purchase

Purchase process

Reservation, Economic Development Board approval, notarial deed — eight to sixteen weeks.

What to watch

Only approved-scheme property carries residency. Confirm the scheme classification in writing.

Where to buy in Mauritius

Grand Baie & North

Most liquid resale, expatriate depth.

Black River & West

Golf estates, family villas.

Bel Ombre & South

Newer resort-led schemes.

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