Why expats buy in Mauritius
A legal framework built for foreigners
Non-citizens buy freehold in state-approved schemes: PDS, IRS, RES, Smart City and R+2 apartments. The title deed is yours, transferable and resellable.
Simple, gentle taxation
Personal income tax capped at 20% (0, 10, 20% bands), no property tax, no capital gains tax on resale, and a double-taxation treaty with France.
Residency for the whole family
A purchase of USD 375,000 or more in an approved scheme opens the residence permit for the buyer, their spouse and children, with the right to work included.
Local guidance, in English or French
Shortlisting, on-site or video visits, negotiation, notary, EDB approval: our Grand Baie team handles every step. Most of our clients run their purchase from abroad.
What to budget: price and acquisition costs
On top of the purchase price, plan for acquisition costs from day one: allow 12 to 15% of the price depending on whether you buy new or resale. The main item is the registration duty, raised to 10% of the price for non-citizens since 1 July 2026.
Our agency fee is 2.3% including VAT, and it is waived on off-plan purchases in new developments: on new-builds, you do not pay the agency. Financing is available from Mauritian banks, including for non-residents.
Your purchase in 5 steps
Buying in Mauritius follows a well-marked path. Here are the steps as we run them with our clients, detailed in our full buying guide.
Define the project
Budget, regions, new or resale, investment or home: a first conversation, in person or by video, to frame the search.
Shortlist and visit
We preselect the listings that genuinely fit, then organise visits, on site or guided by video from abroad.
Make an offer
Offer, negotiation, agreement on price and signature of the reservation contract or preliminary agreement, with a deposit held in escrow.
Notary and approval
The notary prepares the file and the acquisition by a non-citizen receives the approval of the Economic Development Board (EDB).
Deed and keys
Signature of the final deed, payment of the balance and duties, handover of keys. If the purchase reaches USD 375,000, the residence permit application can follow.
Where to buy on the island
For sale right now
Our latest listings for sale
Grand Baie · North
ELEGANT 3-BEDROOM VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL – LE CLOS DU LITTORAL 1, GRAND BAIE
Pointe aux Canonniers · North
EXCEPTIONAL 3 EN-SUITE BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT – WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH
Buying in Mauritius: frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy property in Mauritius?
Yes, freehold, within the frameworks set by law: approved PDS, IRS and RES schemes, Smart City projects and apartments in buildings of at least two storeys (R+2). Outside these schemes, purchase by a non-citizen is not open.
What costs should I budget on top of the price?
Allow 12 to 15% of the purchase price in total. The main item is the 10% registration duty for non-citizens, in force since 1 July 2026. Our 2.3% fee (VAT included) is waived on off-plan purchases in new developments.
Does buying open a residence permit?
Yes: a purchase of USD 375,000 or more in an approved scheme opens the residence permit for the buyer, their spouse and dependent children, with the right to work included, for as long as the property is held.
Can I buy from abroad, without being on site?
It is our daily routine: most of our clients live in Europe during their purchase. Guided video visits, remote exchanges with the notary and signature by power of attorney allow the project to run end to end.
Are prices in euros or rupees?
Each listing shows the price in the seller’s currency, most often euros or dollars in the schemes open to foreigners, with its equivalent converted at the day’s rate directly on our listings.
Let’s talk about your purchase
Tell us about your project: budget, regions, timeline. First conversation free and without obligation, in English or French, on site or by video.
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