Mortgage for foreigners in Mauritius: banks lend up to about 70%, but on new scheme homes the first USD 750,000 must be your own funds. Rules, costs, process.
International Real Estate
Retiring in Mauritius at 50+: transfer USD 2,000 a month for a 10-year permit, or buy for USD 375,000 for residency. Pension tax, healthcare, where to live.
Mauritius residency through property: buy for USD 375,000 or more and get a residence permit for you, your spouse and children under 24. PRP and citizenship.
Can a foreigner buy land in Mauritius? Not bare land. Land comes with a villa in an EDB scheme, a PDS plot needs a permit, and leases up to 30 years are exempt.
How to buy a house in Mauritius in 2026: 10 steps from reservation to title deed, EDB approval, 5% duty, 7% to 8% total costs and 2 to 4 months for a resale.
Property investment in Mauritius 2026: 5% duty, no capital gains tax, residency from USD 375,000, yields of 3% to 9%. Schemes, costs, regions and risks.
Off-market yachts for sale change hands through broker networks, not portals. The 10% MYBA deposit, title and lien checks, survey, VAT and AML explained.
Buying property in Mauritius as a South African in 2026: the R2m SDA and R10m FIA, EDB schemes, 5% duty, the USD 375,000 residence permit and tax explained.
How much does a yacht cost? From about USD 100,000 for a small boat to USD 5M to 15M for a new 24 to 40 m superyacht, plus 10% to 15% of value a year to run.
Mauritius real estate trends 2026: prices up 1.0% a year, duty held at 5%, rates at 4.75%. What it means for buyers, rental yields and the outlook to 2027.