The preconception to forget
"Mauritius is for the rich." Wrong. Since the opening of the R+2 scheme, foreigners can buy apartments in residences from around €150,000. The Mauritian market has opened up, and this is precisely its most dynamic segment.
Why investors are looking at Mauritius
- Gentle taxation: tax on rental income capped at 20% (progressive scale, 0% up to Rs 500,000 of annual income), zero capital gains tax, no property tax, no wealth tax.
- Currency and stability: a stable democracy since independence, a hybrid French-British legal system, solid banks.
- Real rental demand: working expats, retirees on a trial run, remote workers... long-term rental demand outstrips supply in the North and West.
- Tax treaty with France: no double taxation.
What yield can you expect?
On long-term rentals, a well-located apartment in Grand Baie, Tamarin or Flic en Flac returns a gross yield of 5 to 7%. On managed seasonal rentals, some properties exceed 8%, with more management and seasonality. Compare that with the 2.5 to 3.5% of a major French city, with no property tax eating into the difference.
Three investment profiles
- The R+2 apartment from €150K: the best yield-to-entry-ticket ratio. Tenants: young expats and couples.
- The PDS villa at $375K and above: a slightly lower yield, but the included permanent residence permit changes the equation for those who want to move here.
- The character resale property: second-hand IRS and RES, sometimes at a discount, in established estates with golf and beach.
The traps to avoid
- Buying off-plan without a financial completion guarantee.
- Underestimating the service charges of residences with many amenities.
- Choosing a neighbourhood from photos: rental demand varies enormously from one village to the next.
- Neglecting rental management: from 9,000 km away, a reliable local manager is not optional.
How we work
We do not sell dreams, we sell numbers: for every investment property, we provide the observed market rent, the actual charges and the estimated net yield. And our rental team then manages your property year-round. Let's talk about your budget.
Frequently asked questions
What total budget for a €150,000 investment in Mauritius?
Add the purchase costs: 12 to 13% for new builds, 14 to 15% for resale since registration duty moved to 10% in July 2026. Local financing can cover up to 70% of the price: see our guide to mortgages for non-residents.
Does an R+2 apartment entitle you to the residence permit?
Only if its price reaches USD 375,000. Below that, you are a full owner but not a resident, which suits a pure rental investment very well. How each purchase framework works is detailed in our guide to the PDS, IRS, RES, Smart City and R+2 schemes.
Should you aim for long-term or seasonal rental?
Long-term offers 5 to 7% gross with stable expat tenants; seasonal can exceed 8% at the cost of active management and 20 to 25% in concierge fees. The choice mostly depends on the property and its area: that is what we simulate case by case on every property in our catalogue.
