Mauritius is putting the rich first when it comes to expanding the tourism and hospitality sectors in a strategy that focuses on exclusivity.
 The French seized Mauritius in 1715 and the island was ceded to the British in 1814 and gained independence in 1968.
The island is 2,040 sq km in area and has a population of 1.2 million.
The official language is English but French, Creole, Hindi, Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
The currency is the rupee. A beer costs about 35 rupees
June and August are the best months for surfing, and October to April is the best time for big game fishing.
The last dodo, which was unique to Mauritius, is thought to have died in 1861.
Vacation rentals in Mauritius are often offered by the owners of the properties or agents may also offer property for sale or rent. If you are considering buying real estate in Mauritius or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage. International Property Directory has agreements in place to offer the services of a well known mortgage company who will help at the required stages of a mortgage application. International Property Directory can also help you obtain great currency exchange rates with it's partner MoneyCorp which can save consideralble sums of money during the purchasing process.
Increasing numbers of investors using International Property Directory are buying real estate globally with a view to using them as a vacation rental or for capital appreciation. Returns on this investment can be very good and the prices in some emerging markets are very attractive. A mortgage can be used to fund the purchase of a house, home, apartment or villa in many cases.
If you are looking into purchasing or renting or trying to find a property for sale in Mauritius you may be limited to the type of alterations you can make to the property. You will benefit from living in the environment of your choice plus, in many cases, your improvements will add to the value or saleability of your home - but always ask the local authorities, developers or agents on the ground who you found through using International Property Directory's services. If you are looking to rent out a property in Mauritius or anywhere in the world - it is wise to find out the possible rent that can be achieved or if there are any comparables available. Rental yields will vary according to location, market conditions and the property conditions itself.
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