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Alteo Launches Phase Two of La Ravine

Two years after unveiling its Smart City vision, Alteo Property has launched Phase 2 of La Ravine, a residential quarter within Anahita Beau Champ in eastern...

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TBI Mauritius Interview - Relocation and legal consultancy

TBI Mauritius is a relocation and consultancy firm. Another British lawyer and I created some companies here in 2018, initially to assist those doing business..

Bank of Mauritius keeps interest rates unchanged at 4.5%

The Bank of Mauritius (B.O.M) recently announced its decision to maintain the key repo rate at 4.5%. This marks the first time of stability following 5 cons..

2023/24 Budget - Key Real Estate Highlights

The 2023/24 National budget of Mauritius was presented by the Minister of finance, the Honourable Renganaden Padayachy in June 2023. FDI figures published by ..

How does Mauritius property taxes compare

When choosing an investment destination, it's important to know the tax implications on your investment. We break down a comparative analysis of how Mauritius compares to other countries for real estate investment purposes

Social Housing Project already over budget by Rs 5 billion

When the 2020-21 Mauritius budget was announced in June 2020, the government aimed to create 12,000 new social housing units at a cost of Rs 12 billion......

With Go Solar switch to clean energy and make huge savings on electricity bills

If solar is the must-energy for the future, not everybody has the same requirement. This is why Go Solar Ltd caters for the unique tailor-made energy

Amendment to Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act generates Rs 6.6 billion for Government

The Mauritius government has managed to generate Rs 6.6 billion in revenue based on changes made to the Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act - implemented in April 2021.

February 21, 2023

What's new at PropertyCloud?!

Here at PropertyCloud we’ve been busy developing new products to make searching for your dream home in Mauritius that much easier! Take a look below and try out our newest features.

Interview with Mauritius Housing Company Ltd

As inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, both globally and in Mauritius, homeownership remains a key priority as an inflation-hedge by focusing on long-term capital growth.

Mauritius as a real estate investment destination

Since opening the borders to allow foreign freehold ownership in 2003 over 3,654 residences have been sold generating approximately USD 2.6 billion in sales.

Interview with CEO of landscope Mauritius

Landscope Mauritius is one of the country’s largest real estate developers responsible for key landmarks such as Port Louis Waterfront, Ebene Cybercity and extensive commercial areas across the island.

January 17, 2022

Interview with Mr. Sachin Mohabeer - EDB Mauritius Head of Real Estate

Dear Mr. Sachin, we thank you for your time and availability. With the recent announcement of the Mauritius budget for 2020/21, there are many favourable aspects towards rebooting the Mauritian economy

November 24, 2021

Home ownership amongst Mauritians remains one of the highest in the world

With almost 9/10 Mauritians owning their own home. A housing marketing report previously conducted by MCB and DCDM Research indicated that approximately 50% of first-time buyers required a loan to finance their acquisition, of which 60% of buyers were under ...

September 22, 2021

Foreign ownership data of Mauritius real estate

The real estate sector contributes approximately 6.6% to the total national output of Mauritius. Specifically, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into residential real estate activities, on average, amounts to MUR 7 billion annually - or 60% of total FDI. This ...

September 10, 2021

South Africa Relaxes loop structures for boost to Mauritius

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has, earlier this year, taken steps to enhance the country’s destination as an investment hub for Africa by lifting the prohibition on loop structures. Individuals, companies and private equity funds who are SA tax resid...

August 13, 2021

Mauritius 2021/22 Budget for real estate

With the slogan ‘Better Together’ the Economic Development Board of Mauritius presented a highly favourable and aggressive budget stimulus totalling Rs 162.6 billion (USD 40 billion) to reignite the Mauritian economy

Rawson Property Group Launches in Mauritius

With more than 40 years of experience in the real-estate sector, Rawson Property Group offers expert services to families wishing to buy or sell properties in South Africa and beyond.

How to Live and work in Mauritius as a foreigner

It has now become a lot more affordable to own property and live in Mauritius. The tropical island of Mauritius has always been a favourite destination for South Africans wanting to emigrate or experience a better, safer, and more relaxed lifestyle. Based on...

2020 Real Estate Market overview

2020 was an unprecedented year in which a global pandemic took over the world. As a result, Mauritius closed its borders in immediate action, later reopening with a 14-day mandatory quarantine on arrival. For a country that boasts more tourists (1.8million ...

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