AussieInMauritius
Australian and Mauritian expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
148
About me
Australian and Mauritian
Speaks Creole & English.
Registration: 14 April 2023
About
Gooday. I was born in Mauritius & moved to Australia as a child. Grew up in Sydney & then moved to Brisbane & returned to Mauritius in 2022. Would be great to make other expat & returnee friends who speak English.
Occupation
I am Self-employed. I am Owner for Small Business
My expat journey
Mauritius
Australia
Activity
Rental nightmares in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Mauritius can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, ...
I am sorry that so many tenants have had bad experiences. I am on the reverse side of this. I am the landlord & rent my upstairs house & find it really hard to find good tenants. My last tenants were tenants from hell. They didn't pay rent ... Read More
Items you wish you'd brought... by SarahVinikkan
Hi - as most houses are rented furnished in Mauritius, I'm leaving a lot of things behind coming from Belgium. I am curious whether any of you have found that there are any items you wish you'd brought that you miss in Mauritius?On our last visit to ...
I wish I had brought EVERYTHING lol. It is sometimes difficult to find certain brands & quality things here. Anything imported here is also more expensive & sometimes about double the price. Eg, my Iphone in Australia is about half the price ... Read More
Domestic Part Time helper - registrations, etc by nikschfam
Asking for some guidance please on what is actually required to be in place if one employs a part-time domestic helper for a few hours per week looking after a property - ( 6 hours per week) we do not live in Mauritius permanently yet so visit a ...
@beatrice63 I stand corrected. This is very interesting. Most of the people I know that have regular cooks, drivers, gardeners, carers & maids just do it on casual cashie basis. I guess the way around it would be to hire a self employed or a ... Read More
How can I make life more enjoyable in this boring country? by coolinny
I like Mauritius, and I love the people of Mauritius.I love my job, too.But sometimes, this small island feels so stifling.How about you?How do you guys overcome this feeling of boredom?Sports? Hobbies? Travel?Please share your secrets. ...
@coolinny Feel free to PM me. Sometimes just a chat can help. Read More
Domestic Part Time helper - registrations, etc by nikschfam
Asking for some guidance please on what is actually required to be in place if one employs a part-time domestic helper for a few hours per week looking after a property - ( 6 hours per week) we do not live in Mauritius permanently yet so visit a ...
@beatrice63 If you employ someone with a BRN or someone employed with a business with a BRN then nothing extra is needed. If you employ & pay them from a business or company obviously you need to pay the normal extras of a business/company. What ... Read More
Domestic Part Time helper - registrations, etc by nikschfam
Asking for some guidance please on what is actually required to be in place if one employs a part-time domestic helper for a few hours per week looking after a property - ( 6 hours per week) we do not live in Mauritius permanently yet so visit a ...
@nikschfamIt depends on how you employed them. If it is a private arrangement, they do work & you pay them. This is like any other person that you hire to do private work for you. This does not require anything. There is no law that says you ... Read More
Public servant ? Or private security? by Pandora At Dodoland
The other day I was installing the window awning. I saw a ragged clothes man digging my neighbor's bin. Then he sat right outside of my property to eat whatever he found in the bin. I tried to chase him away. He ignored me. I then called the police. ...
Imagine how hungry that man was to eat out of the bin. You could have asked him if he was ok - that would have been a better approach to avoid repercussions & show some compassion. Sometimes being nice works better if you want to maintain peace. ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in Weekly Magazine to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to live ...
@kripiWhy don't you have water? Why don't you have electricity? What do you mean by prospers not having experience? Read More
Why is it so hard to find a good plumber ? by AussieInMauritius
Plumber needed. I am looking for a professional & reliable plumber that is available to do some work in the next few days. Work includes fixing a leak from shower to outside wall (pipes need replacing & shower needs to be resiliconed), ...
I found a plumber who finally came & fixed my 4 plumbing issues - waiting to see if the leak reoccurs. But if you want his details message me. Read More
Why is it so hard to find a good plumber ? by AussieInMauritius
Plumber needed. I am looking for a professional & reliable plumber that is available to do some work in the next few days. Work includes fixing a leak from shower to outside wall (pipes need replacing & shower needs to be resiliconed), ...
@Bhavna I have tried some of these plumbers last time. Most do not even respond. It can take hours to ring all advertised & listed plumbers online. Then they don't reply to messages. Or they say they are coming on a certain day & do not show ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a good plumber ? by AussieInMauritius
Plumber needed. I am looking for a professional & reliable plumber that is available to do some work in the next few days. Work includes fixing a leak from shower to outside wall (pipes need replacing & shower needs to be resiliconed), ...
@Tony_Moris Thanks, will try it. Read More
Why is it so hard to find a good plumber ?
Plumber needed. I am looking for a professional & reliable plumber that is available to do some work in the next few days. Work includes fixing a leak from shower to outside wall (pipes need replacing & shower needs to be resiliconed), ... Read More
Power of Attorney by karibi
We are currently purchasing some land, which the EDB has now approved. We are now being told that we need to visit Mauritius so that the deeds of sale can be signed at the notary's office.We are off the island at the moment. Does anybody know if it ...
You can give your notary or agent POA for the purposes of purchasing the land. You should be able to do a POA from wherever you are. Look up a precedent/form for POA, type it up & get it witnessed by a notary wherever you are. Get a couple of ... Read More
Pet relocation from UK by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance.
https://smarttraveller.mu/en/importing-pets-in-mauritius/ and https://sps.govmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-GUIDELINES-TO-BRING-DOGS-TO-MAURITIUS.pdf Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Mauritius as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
Make friends with your mailman, so he knows who you are. Visit your local post office that sorts your mail. The mail people here have awesome memories. A sign on your letterbox also helps. You can just look up postcode on google for overseas stuff. ... Read More