Renting a house - how does it work?

tomgmu Active member

Member since 14 February 2021

tomgmuActive member19 June 2021 09:21:28

Hi

I will probably travel to Mauirtius as a tourist soon. I would like to rent a house, because I wanna stay longer (first on tourist visa, later on premium).

Questions:

- Is it possible to rent on monthly basis?
- If contracts are fixed term, what to expect? One year, 6 months?
- Do I have to pay upfront before I move in (like 2-3 months rent prepaid)?

I never been to MU before, so.a fixed term contract is not ideal for me. Ideally, I would rent something on a monthly basis first and once I got the premium visa, I would switch to a longer term contract.

Is this possible?

Any advice / info would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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roman767 New member

Member since 31 March 2021

roman767New member19 June 2021 10:03:14

Hi, I would advise you to book an apartment in the Region where you want to settle down, or book a House from a Tourist Agency or Private. Many Houses are empty for the moment and you get a good price and you can visit before. Visit before is a must to avoid disappointment, its only my advise. Any more questions, no worries.

tashwilmot Serial expat

Member since 22 January 2021

tashwilmotSerial expat19 June 2021 10:07:21

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Dont forget about Air B n B. This might work for what you have in mind.

tomgmu Active member

Member since 14 February 2021

tomgmuActive member19 June 2021 11:01:47

Thanks for the response!

Any tourist agencies you would recommend in particular?

tomgmu Active member

Member since 14 February 2021

tomgmuActive member19 June 2021 11:02:05

OK thanks!

roman767 New member

Member since 31 March 2021

roman767New member19 June 2021 11:12:40

Check beachhousesmauritius.com / Air BnB / Booking.com / TripAdvisor, they are many, if you have a Region you also can contact me /
I stay in Tamarin and know a lot of Owners here.
But the Best is to book only a few days in advance and check yourself

Pushpaa Rao54 New member

Member since 28 May 2021

Pushpaa Rao54New member19 June 2021 13:48:36

Air BNB is expensive....There are many houses on rent. Go to lexpress property and choose what you want.....any help please shout out....

tashwilmot Serial expat

Member since 22 January 2021

tashwilmotSerial expat19 June 2021 14:53:31

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Thanks I may do so myself We will relocate in December this year and will just need to set up a temp let of say week or two while we look around for long term rent. So if better options than Air B n B it is good to know.

Ceresiet Serial expat

Member since 16 February 2020

CeresietSerial expat20 June 2021 09:03:48

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also subscribe to the Rental listings right here on the Expat forum, to be notified as soon as new listings are added:

https://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa … -rent.html

and

https://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa … -rent.html

cmircea New member

Member since 15 June 2021

cmirceaNew member20 June 2021 10:19:53

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Mac65 Member

Member since 26 January 2021

Mac65Member20 June 2021 10:45:33

#11

I agree. I think you can find the best objects here for reasonable prices. Ill probably go for this site when its time to rent something which will probably be in a few years. Ive skipped my plans to wait 12 years for my retirement. I want to relocate earlier.

feilchen Member

Member since 09 March 2024

feilchenMember09 March 2024 06:12:24

#12

@Pushpaa Rao54 hello, I am staying for 6 weeks on the island, is it still possible to rent a normal appartment. For one person, basic furniture is enough. Thanks!