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Friday, November 27, 2009

Where to live....

If you are coming to live in Mauritius, where to base yourself is the question. See the orientation section of www.expatmauritius.com for some helpful advise.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello, I'm an English ex-pat moving to Mauritius from Dubai, in January. I will be working around Phoenix and I'd like advice on the best places to live. I'd like to be near the cost where other British and European ex-pats are likely to be living. I'd like to live somewhere that has a decent social scene with a good gym, restuarants and bars. I enjoy all sports and would like to live somewhere where people meet up to watch the big sporting events like internationsl rugby and football. My social life is very important to me. I'dl ike to live no further than 45 mins from work if possible.

Anonymous said...

Hi there,

I would definetly suggest that you look at the Tamarin area. They have a wonderful sporting facility called Riverland, which offer a fully equipped gym, various excercise classes, tennis courts, swimming pool and restaurant. This area also has lovely restaurants and bars, with big screens where locals and expats alike meet to watch sporting events and socialise. Depending on traffic, it is around 45 min away from Phoenix.
Hope this was helpful!

Anonymous said...

hi, my husband lives in mauritius and myself and my children are joining him soon. we are having great difficulty with finding decent accomodation - the estate agents have shown my husband complete wrecks of houses and wonder why he is not happy to rent any of them. is there any advice anyone could give to us - we have a very high budget for renting in the north so would love something beautiful? is this possible?

Anonymous said...

Yip, that sounds like estate agents in Mauritius :) no offense. Be selective - you will be able to find a beautiful place for a good price - especially if you have a high budget. Make use of independant estate agents - I always find them very helpful as they really do want to get to know you and your taste for a house. It is not so easy to get hold of them - most of the time through word of mouth or sometimes on the advertising boards in shopping centres. My advice - don't settle for second best. To answer your question - YES it is possible.

Anonymous said...

Hi,

please feel free to contact me, and I will try to assist you. I am Mauritian born, but lived in SA for 30 years, therefore am used to the standard back home! I have been an agent for almost 5 years now, and although I operate in the West region, I do have contacts in the North. My mail address is Property26.mu@gmail.com. Am looking forward to being of assistance.

Annonymous said...

Hi

My husband and I are moving to Mauritius in October, we are looking at areas to stay, he will be based in Cybercity. We want to be near the coast, it seems as if Flic 'n Flac is a good area. Can we get some suggestions?

Anonymous said...

Hi
My husband works in Cybercity and we live in Black River. The travel time is around 40 minutes if you go the back roads. Black River/Tamarin is very residential and a friendly place to live with 2 decent fairly large grocery stores, doctors, schools and a nice gym etc. Flic en Flac is probably more affordable rental wise and has a huge, beautiful public beach, loads of restaurants and bars and little shops. It is for me less appealing to live in Flic en Flac as it always feels quite touristy.
Hope this helps?

Anonymous said...

We have a newly built bangalow(1 year old) with a swimming pool, private parking, security, electric main gate.
A 3 bedroom place, with open plan beautiful and modern kitchen. All bedroom have suite their own bathroom.
There is no agent fee so save a month rent. Anytime call me.
2500498 or For english speakers 2502273.
S

Anonymous said...

Epizode II from above...
Well its in flic en Flac 30 mins from Ebene, 25 mins to Rose Hill or Beau Bassin. and 40 mins to Port Louis.

Anonymous said...

I'm renting a newly built modern and fully furnished house/villa with a lovely tropical garden at Pte aux cannoniers not far from the beautiful Mont Choisy beach and Grand Bay. Features 4 bedrooms, including parental suite & attached bathroom, two living rooms, one dining room, 3 bathrooms. Excellent location for expats. Contact owner at (230)2085590.

ExpatMauritius.com Team said...

Hi Bloggers...
May we suggest you use the Noticeboard on ExpatMauritius.com to post your notices for rentals.

Anonymous said...

hi,
I got an offer in Mauritius with a salay of 60,000 Mauritius Rupees per month and accomidation and medical claim provided by the company.Can some one please let us know how much i can save per month and also the monthly expenses (on an average) in Mauritius which includes house rent, basic amenities, food etc.
An early reply is highly appreciable.

Regards,

Anonymous said...

i am looking for a flatmate...apartment on beach in flic...im not around most of the time due to work and get lonely when come home to an empty house...7500rps/month..its awsome..nuf said..if interested contact me on yak@live.co.za or 9358913
Thanks
Dr Y Lindy

Christian said...

We have fully furnish apartments for rent in Flic en Flac center, 2 bedroom apartments fully equipped with swimming pool. Contact us on 2574649.

Manmeet said...

Looking for a one bedroom studio apartment in flic en flac or quatre borne budget at rs6000-8000/mnth contact me manmeet.singh1990@yahoo.com

Lovenah said...

I am looking for tenants for my appartment situated at Flic en Flac centre, 2 mins from the beach. It is a lovely, fully furnished and air-conditioned 3 bedroom appartment, with a well-equipped kitchen, well entertained swimming pool and garden, 24/24 security, and a panoramic sea view. Plus wi-fi as a bonus. Am letting it at 30,000 MUR per month, long-term. (at least 6 months or more) Contact me on 9337593, or lovenah@gmail.com

Paul said...

Hi I have a nice and newly renovated house for rent in the north east (in St Antoine).

Only a 10 min drive to grand baie with the new highway. New shopping complex nearby.

The house has 4 bedrooms, spacious kitchen partly equipted, new pool, air con, new furnitures and white goods. My parents are retired and live next door which makes the place safe for your weekends away etc...

asking 40,000 RS neg.

Feel free to contact me and I can send you pics, google map location and put you in contact with my brother in Mauritius (as I live in Perth, Australia).

If interested, contact me on paulfrance_m@hotmail.com

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Tiago said...

There is a big risk for those who decide leave their countries. Most of them have to return back home with nothing than a big experience and the memory of the pain caused by being alone in an strange land. If you have the money and know the best real estate agents to go abroad with at least your own home may the experience being easy, but if you go with nothing else than your hands and your will it can become a nightmare.

Unknown said...

I am looking to take a gap year and move to Mauritius for around 6 months - I know a few contacts so will be able to sort out a job but I need a small (cheap) apartment to rent during my stay. Ideally in Balaclave or Grand Baie or near. If you know anyone who may be able to help please contact me at eloise.ee@hotmail.com
Many thanks

Unknown said...

office space in bangalore have more demand as it’s a growing it industry area the cost also is high

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Unknown said...

Hi… I am Riya Goel. I am customer care executive. Few months ago, my office is located in Laxmi Nagar. But our company decided to move in Noida. So, Our company need a property dealer in noida, who gives us a fully furnished office space near Dnd noida 16A. Now, in this office we have many facilities like parking space, meeting room, separate cabin for MD’s etc.

Anonymous said...

Hi All. I am a South African looking at moving relocating to Mauritius as an expat at the end of the year. I would like to know more or less I should be given by my company as a good salary.