Update, 18 September 2026: The increase in registration duty to 10% described when this article was first published did not take effect. The Finance Act 2026, gazetted on 13 August 2026, repealed it, and registration duty for non-citizen buyers remains 5%. The section on buying costs below has been corrected. Full details are in our article on registration fees in Mauritius. There is a particular kind...
Renting in Mauritius as a foreigner in 2026: open to all nationalities, 12-month leases, 1 to 3 months' deposit, average rents from USD 650. Permits explained.
The best real estate agency in Mauritius is REAA-registered, knows the EDB schemes, has off-market access and manages after sale. 8 criteria and a checklist.
The escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western allies have raised questions among investors about the resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ property market. Dubai in particular has built its reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate investment destinations, attracting global capital due to its stability, tax efficiency, and investor-friendly regulations. But how...
Cost of buying property in Mauritius in 2026: 5% registration duty, notary 1% to 2%, about 7% to 8% in total. Worked examples for USD 400,000 and EUR 1 million.
Branded residences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi sell at a 64% to 87% average premium (CBRE). What you pay for, ownership costs, resale, rental and who they suit.
The Future of Property Is Green, Conscious, and Designed to Last In an era where the climate crisis and global health challenges are reshaping how we live, regenerative real estate is emerging as the future of urban development, and one developer is leading the charge:Eywa by R.Evolution, the only wellbeing and health-conscious residential living space on planet earth. Rooted in the philosophy of...
Across Europe, governments are quietly reshaping the fiscal landscape. Taxes on wealth, inheritance, and property are climbing, while long-standing residency incentives are disappearing. For many high-net-worth individuals, these shifts are more than policy changes, they represent a fundamental rewriting of the rules of wealth preservation and intergenerational planning. Meanwhile, the United Arab...
The UAE’s real estate market continues to evolve at remarkable speed. While Dubai dominates in transaction volume, Abu Dhabi — the nation’s capital — is quietly emerging as a market with compelling long-term potential. Its population growth is outpacing Dubai’s, yet its off-plan property supply is far more constrained. For high-net-worth investors, understanding this dynamic is key: where...
Why the Finance Bill 2025 Matters Mauritius has unveiled its Finance Bill 2025, ushering in a series of fiscal, legal, and immigration reforms that will have wide-reaching implications across the investment, real estate, and financial sectors. For international buyers, real estate developers, expatriates, and investors, understanding these changes is critical, especially as several incentives are...
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