Our guides to investing in Mauritius from abroad
Sourced, dated articles written for Mauritians living abroad: buying, financing, letting, renovating, and what laws and taxes change for you.
- Guide
Buying property in Mauritius from abroad as a Mauritian citizen: the steps, from A to Z
You are a Mauritian citizen living in France, the UK, Canada or Australia: you can buy property in Mauritius without moving there, and even without travelling to sign, thanks to a notarised power of attorney. The purchase follows seven steps: budget, financing, search, checks, preliminary contract, the deed at the notary's office, then letting. Budget at least 5% registration duty on top of the price [2].
- What it really costs
Getting a property loan in Mauritius while living abroad: what banks ask for
A Mauritian living abroad can borrow in Mauritius. Two lenders say so in writing: the Mauritius Housing Company's Diaspora Home Loan and BCP Bank's home loan [1][2]. Banks look at your income over at least 12 months and your other loans, and total monthly instalments must not exceed 50% of your gross monthly income [3].
- What it means for you
Estate agents in Mauritius: what the 2020 REAA law changes for a buyer
The 2020 Real Estate Agent Authority (REAA) Act governs the estate agent profession in Mauritius. Since 1 August 2026, registration with the REAA has been open and mandatory, and an agent's commission on a sale is capped at 2% [3] of the price for the buyer and 2% [3] for the seller. For you, as a buyer, this means: a written contract, a commission known in advance, and an identifiable agent.
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