Mauritius Travel

Mauritius Properties

If you've ever visited Mauritius, or even just seen pictures of it's ocean paradise, it is more than tempting to think of buying property there. After all, accommodation is extremely expensive and the possibilities for renting the property out while you are not there could be very financially beneficial. It may be an extreme dream, but Mauritius is an island so beautiful it probably shouldn't exist outside of a dream, but it does – and so can your dream.

Thankfully, there are plenty of specialized companies who can help find your island retreat in Mauritius. Many of these let you view properties from the comfort of your own home via an Internet connection, only traveling to the country to view something when you know you like the look of it. These companies are extremely useful also in helping with the legal process of buying, but these services do come at a cost. As the official language of Mauritius is English, buying for yourself may not be as difficult as you would expect.

Every time of property you would expect in Europe and America is available in Western properties, from apartments to bungalows and houses. Land is also widely available, so if you prefer the idea of building your own island retreat the possibility is there. Property prices vary little across the island, mainly due to it's size – as Mauritius is only around 40 miles long, where you are does not entirely matter. Prices are ever so slightly high in the capital and port of Port Louis, but the difference is nothing staggering.

Property prices are dependent on what you're looking for, but that's true of any countries. One of the main problems is finding property that can be bought by non-Mauritians, as there is often strict preference given to Mauritian nationals. However, these properties are available if you're willing to spend a few hours on the Internet finding them.

For a holiday apartment of up to three bedrooms, prices are usually around $84,000 / L43,000. These will usually have a floor size of up to 100 square meters The majority of these are built near beaches, but on an island as small as Mauritius, you're never far from the sea front. Apartment complexes are common, with basic facilities useful for holidaying as well as a permanent living area.

If you prefer the idea of a house, prices vary once more. As with any property market, Mauritius property is about finding the best deal to suit you. Prices are generally lower than the Northern hemisphere normal, but there is rarely anything that could be considered hugely cheap. Reasonable is the word when it comes to Mauritius property.

If it's real Mauritian luxury you're after, the property market does provide. For example, you can buy a six bedroom house with it's own private beach for around $950,000 / L486,000. If this is a little out of range, houses with three or four bedrooms tend to start around $150,000 / L78,000 which is certainly cheaper than buying in the UK or America.

With Mauritius property, you can buy a suitably comfortable and well maintained property for a more than reasonable price. If you intend to visit the island regularly, it will inevitably work out cheaper than the very expensive accommodation prices. But be careful, as many Mauritius properties have the condition of cash purchases only. Do your research and you could soon be spending your summers in your own home in Paradise.