The North of Mauritius is attractive for expats as it offers easy living and excellent access to shopping malls, medical facilities, nightlife, schools, sporting and social activities. It is exceptionally well connected by the motorway to other parts of the island such as Port Louis, Cyber City and the airport. Although the North is fast becoming a hub for various businesses, many expats choose to live in the North and travel to Port Louis or Ebene for business.
The seaside town of Grand Baie is located just 15 minutes by car from the International Schools such as Northfields International School, Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School, IPS, Greencoast Primary, and Ecole du Nord amongst others. It’s around a 30-minute drive from the capital, Port Louis.
The West of Mauritius is a prevalent and lively expat area with its beaches popular throughout the year. The region provides all the necessary requirements to work and live.The travel time is approximately 50 minutes by car to Ebene (Cyber City) and Port Louis, and a little over an hour to the airport. Schools in the area include Telfair International School and Westcoast Primary & Secondary School.
This region is fast becoming increasingly attractive for expat living. A number of property developments have provided an ideal setting for foreigners to live in a quieter environment. International schools in the North are within a 30-minute drive as are the shopping and lifestyle options Grand Baie has to offer.
This part of the island is far less touristy and a perfect place to settle down for nature lovers in a more local environment. Blue Bay, as the name suggests, boasts some of the best snorkeling on the island and idyllic white sandy beaches. The airport is just minutes away and around a 50-minute drive to the Capital.
The Moka region is an up & coming area in Mauritius. It’s transitioning into a more sustainable city through a progressive rollout of ‘city starting’. The Smart City Scheme has been launched by the Government of Mauritius for the setting up of new and intelligent urban ecosystems across the island in the form of mixed-use developments integrating office, business, residential and leisure components. Moka is a popular area due to its close proximity to Ebene which is approximately 3 kilometers with a travel time by car approximately 7 minutes.
Finding the right home in the right area is vital for a successful relocation. After conducting a thorough needs analysis, we work closely with you to make this possible. We work with a carefully selected list of reputable real estate agents and developers to research and shortlist qualified properties prior to your arrival. Our relocation home search specialist will accompany you personally on all home viewings.
Renting a villa or apartment (flat) in Mauritius is not hard to do for non-residents or non-citizens. As a general rule, accommodation for rent usually comes furnished and equipped with essential household appliances.
Leases are usually long-term and are renewable yearly. One or two months’ rent is usually required as a deposit. Accommodation rented for a short period tends to be more expensive. It is highly recommended that the tenant requests an inventory that lists all the items provided with the apartment before signing the lease agreement, and takes pictures of the property before moving in.
If you choose to hire a real estate agent, you will be asked to pay a commission, usually amounting to a month’s rent.
Utilities such as water (CWA) and electricity (CEB) are sometimes included in the rent, but not usually. A heating system is not necessary in Mauritius, although some parts of the island do get cold during the winter months, and many prefer to have a heater. Air conditioning, however, is usually a plus, especially during the summer months from October to April, but most people can do without, and having a fan is usually enough.
We have extensive experience within the Mauritian housing market and will ensure that the lease meets local norms and legislation. We’re on your side, we target only the best available properties and look after your best interests by negotiating the most favourable lease terms.
