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cjgcuylerNew member29 June 2015 09:40:19

Hi All!

I am from Port Elizabeth, South Africa and will be going to Mauritius in Nov this year to look for a place to purchase so within the next year or two move to Mauritius. I am a herbicide technician and my wife is an Interior Architect. We are looking at moving to the Black River, Tamarin, Grand Bay area. Would like to hear from you guys and girls how you have found the moving process, job start-up etc. Would also be great to maybe meet up with an expat or 2 in Nov when Im there to pick your brain:)

Thanks!

Amithusraz New member

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AmithusrazNew member29 June 2015 10:03:01

Hi nice to hear from u,Zats great u want to come to Mauritius.well if u need any help from my side plz feel 3.well the regions that u have choose are the best places in Mauritius.But as o foreigner they will charge u a lot even if u deal wiz agencies.If u really want i will help u outbut my fees will b zero cent ok.

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Amithusraz New member

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AmithusrazNew member29 June 2015 10:04:06

Amithusraz wrote:
Hi nice to hear from u,Zats great u want to come to Mauritius.well if u need any help from my side plz feel 3.well the regions that u have choose are the best places in Mauritius.But as o foreigner they will charge u a lot even if u deal wiz agencies.If u really want i will help u outbut my fees will b zero cent ok.

cjgcuyler New member

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cjgcuylerNew member29 June 2015 10:05:41

Wow that really sounds great! Thank you! Luckily there is another gentleman coming with us who is also looking at buying there and he is an estate agent so we shouldn't end up paying commission. I will definitely get hold of you closer to the time

Amithusraz New member

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AmithusrazNew member29 June 2015 10:08:32

U r welcome any time well how is s africa

cjgcuyler New member

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cjgcuylerNew member29 June 2015 10:11:31

South Africa is beautiful but I believe it is going to run into serious problems soon regarding electricity and water shortages. The South African government is full of corruption. Looking for greener pastures. I see you work as a waiter. What establishment do you work at?

Amithusraz New member

Member since 25 June 2015

AmithusrazNew member29 June 2015 10:23:53

Well i was wrkg in hotels in Mauritius and wrked for Royal caribbean cruise line and nw i'm home since my contract is over.lookg for a job

External ViP

Member since 04 February 2010

ExternalViP29 June 2015 12:49:54

2799

If you are a foreigner , the only two schemes under which you are allowed to purchase : IRS and RES .
check the guide

Amithusraz New member

Member since 25 June 2015

AmithusrazNew member29 June 2015 15:00:47

Ya.but if u buy it directly from owners u will get it @ different price n i will help u for zat .u will compare ze price wen u come dont rush tk ur time wem u come u hv my num

External ViP

Member since 04 February 2010

ExternalViP29 June 2015 16:02:14

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2799

Amithusraz wrote:
Ya.but if u buy it directly from owners u will get it @ different price n i will help u for zat .u will compare ze price wen u come dont rush tk ur time wem u come u hv my num

Which owners ?
Foreigners can't buy directly from owners like mauritians do - They have to buy IRS or RES or R+2 apt ( after 3 yrs on the island) and these are sold by developers through real-estate agents.

Foifke80 Member

Member since 10 November 2014

Foifke80Member06 July 2015 11:42:06

#11

Hello,

We are from Cape Town and moved like 1 month ago to Mauritius with my husband, 2 year old daughter and dog.
I can't help you with buying a property but we are renting in Tamarin and it's very nice and relax here.
If you have small children, Tamarin & Black River are nice areas regarding schools.
Anyway if you are in the area in November we can meet.
Good luck with the planning!
Sophie

cjgcuyler New member

Member since 29 June 2015

cjgcuylerNew member06 July 2015 11:57:27

#12

Was it difficult getting your dog from S.A to Mauritius?

Foifke80 Member

Member since 10 November 2014

Foifke80Member06 July 2015 13:52:33

#13

It is a veryyyy long process...count +/- 6months!

It is a lot of paperwork and blood tests due to rabbies.

And once in Mauritius, it is 30 days quarantine.

cjgcuyler New member

Member since 29 June 2015

cjgcuylerNew member06 July 2015 14:01:55

#14

Shame, feel bad to put my animals through that:(

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