Starrystarrynight
Scottish looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses
Speaks English Basic French
Registration: 04 February 2021
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
Vayid thanks for clearing that issue up. I suppose, like anywhere in the world, use your common sense, if it doesn’t sound right ask someone else, get a contract in writing for proper review, act with honesty and integrity. If in doubt walk ... Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
Wow that could get costly! I get doing it once, paperwork, checks etc, but to do it again on a contract renewal, just doesn’t seem fair!? I assume it would only be the rentor charged again on renewing and not the homeowners too? Read More
Agency fees for rentals
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ... Read More
Import container bikes/electric bike-not scooter by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We may want to bring with us a couple of road bicycles and possible a couple of electric bicycles. Does anyone know if there may be any issue with this? They are obviously not “scooters/mopeds”, however as a separate ...
Hi ANou86 Are Tesla cars something known on island? Regarding supply/charging? Also apart from the actual product and ,”electric supply” they are supposed to be more environmentally friendly......? L Read More
Import container bikes/electric bike-not scooter by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We may want to bring with us a couple of road bicycles and possible a couple of electric bicycles. Does anyone know if there may be any issue with this? They are obviously not “scooters/mopeds”, however as a separate ...
Hi Riese & muller for electric and BMC for road. L Read More
Covid 19 vaccination campaign Mauritius starting 08 March by Anou86
Hello everyone, Please find below the venues and dates for the upcoming covid 19 vaccination campaign : ...
Hi My son is a 30 yr old doctor in the U.K. and he has been vaccinated and happy to be given it. He’s ok ( intelligent and informed) and so are his medical co workers. My husband gets his in a week and I’m hoping I will be vaccinated in ... Read More
Import container bikes/electric bike-not scooter by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We may want to bring with us a couple of road bicycles and possible a couple of electric bicycles. Does anyone know if there may be any issue with this? They are obviously not “scooters/mopeds”, however as a separate ...
Hi does anyone have any advice, stories, or just a point of view? L Read More
Import container bikes/electric bike-not scooter
Hi everyone, We may want to bring with us a couple of road bicycles and possible a couple of electric bicycles. Does anyone know if there may be any issue with this? They are obviously not “scooters/mopeds”, however as a separate ... Read More
Shipping a container contents from U.K. by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We are hoping to move over ASAP and rent for a bit before buying. Heard most rental properties come ready furnished? If this is the case I was wondering; What is the “usual condition “ of the rental property (fairly high ...
Hi Ceresiet Thank you for this excellent response. It’s helped immensely with focus on what necessary! We are storing/selling most stuff (to sort out some time later) and putting the house up for sale, so a daunting list of “to ... Read More
Shipping a container contents from U.K. by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We are hoping to move over ASAP and rent for a bit before buying. Heard most rental properties come ready furnished? If this is the case I was wondering; What is the “usual condition “ of the rental property (fairly high ...
Hi rafiquerhiman I’m a bit confused by your reply? Can you elaborate please? Read More
Shipping a container contents from U.K. by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We are hoping to move over ASAP and rent for a bit before buying. Heard most rental properties come ready furnished? If this is the case I was wondering; What is the “usual condition “ of the rental property (fairly high ...
The cost really depends on container size, where it’s coming from, who’s packaging it, how long that takes, what you are shipping, then it’s permits and tax in Mauritius and how it’s getting to your house. Probably best too ... Read More
Shipping a container contents from U.K. by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, We are hoping to move over ASAP and rent for a bit before buying. Heard most rental properties come ready furnished? If this is the case I was wondering; What is the “usual condition “ of the rental property (fairly high ...
Hi Nessie1980 Loads of info on this website https://www.abels.co.uk/downloads/relo-guides/Moving-to-Mauritius-from-the-UK-advice-and-information-Abels-Relocation-Guide.pdf I was wanting to know more about what to buy more of before leaving the U.K. ... Read More
Looking for settlement area advice please by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well(coping) in lockdown! Myself and my husband are hoping to get some “local” advice on areas to concentrate our efforts when looking to settle in Mauritius after U.K. lockdown. I’ve ...
Thanks Rick Yes renting to start seems sensible, as not that confident on buying “sight unseen” for a new house, in a new area, in a new country! Really frustrating we can’t even get out from U.K. for a reccy. Even if we could ... Read More
Shipping a container contents from U.K.
Hi everyone, We are hoping to move over ASAP and rent for a bit before buying. Heard most rental properties come ready furnished? If this is the case I was wondering; What is the “usual condition “ of the rental property (fairly high ... Read More
Botox and fillers by gillid
Anyone have doctor recommendations for Botox and fillers in Mauritius? Thank you!
Hi Did you find anyone good? Read More
Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents)
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn’t allow the import of a dog as we need ... Read More
Looking for settlement area advice please by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well(coping) in lockdown! Myself and my husband are hoping to get some “local” advice on areas to concentrate our efforts when looking to settle in Mauritius after U.K. lockdown. I’ve ...
Thanks again Ceresiet for all the links and time you took to respond so thoroughly. L Read More
Looking for settlement area advice please by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well(coping) in lockdown! Myself and my husband are hoping to get some “local” advice on areas to concentrate our efforts when looking to settle in Mauritius after U.K. lockdown. I’ve ...
Thanks Ceresiet. Do retirement foreigners HAVE to live near golf courses, as we were hoping for something on / near a beach? Read More
Looking for settlement area advice please by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well(coping) in lockdown! Myself and my husband are hoping to get some “local” advice on areas to concentrate our efforts when looking to settle in Mauritius after U.K. lockdown. I’ve ...
Hello Martin, pleased to meet you. You lucky thing living in Mauritius (lockdown not withstanding). Mont Choisy was an area I’d considered. Looks just the ticket with both nature and sea. I will look into that area further. Happy to hear ... Read More
Looking for settlement area advice please
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well(coping) in lockdown! Myself and my husband are hoping to get some “local” advice on areas to concentrate our efforts when looking to settle in Mauritius after U.K. lockdown. I’ve ... Read More