AussieInMauritius
Australian expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
136
About me
Australian
Speaks Creole & English.
Registration: 14 April 2023
Activity
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
Pets in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mauritius have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mauritius? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
@Doris Kleffner I don't donate money - I worry it won't be used wisely. I donate pet food. You can drop it off at PAWS. You can also donate other pet things: https://www.pawsmauritius.org/our-wish-list/Sometimes other groups on various FB pages ask ... Read More
Pets in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mauritius have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mauritius? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
@Doris KleffnerThere are lots of strays to adopt or you can go to PAWS to adopt or volunteer. I adopted my dog from there. You could also just adopt a stray from the streets. I adopted my cat as a kitten when her stray mother brought her to me. If ... Read More
Does anyone here repair fridge & freezer? by AussieInMauritius
Looking for recommendations for anyone who fixes fridges. Fridge is tripping the breaker & it is not the socket - I plugged it into another socket & it still tripped. It's a old fridge but I like it better than the new fridges. I am in Grand ...
I found someone to fix it. It was not cheap - but it is working. Thanks. Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I think the locals rely on their old barter system. They even use it in reverse to try & get a cheaper price where there are set prices. Eg, I have my fees clearly marked & advertised. I had a client who wanted to pay me for 1 hour instead ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Tookays LOL, I am actually Mauritian born of Mauritian parents & I speak creole. I spent most of my life in Australia & apparently speak creole with an Aussie accent. I just taken a relative if I go to the markets & keep my mouth shut. ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
The changing prices is what annoys me. Non-locals may be charged 2 to 4 times more. Even my Mauritian family have warned me & stood up for me about this. Apparently the locals ASSUME we have money & therefore rip us off. I tend to buy things ... Read More
Does anyone here repair fridge & freezer? by AussieInMauritius
Looking for recommendations for anyone who fixes fridges. Fridge is tripping the breaker & it is not the socket - I plugged it into another socket & it still tripped. It's a old fridge but I like it better than the new fridges. I am in Grand ...
@Cheryl tried that - nothing there. So hoping someone can recommend someone. Thanks. Read More
Does anyone here repair fridge & freezer?
Looking for recommendations for anyone who fixes fridges. Fridge is tripping the breaker & it is not the socket - I plugged it into another socket & it still tripped. It's a old fridge but I like it better than the new fridges. I am in Grand ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
Woohoo toilet no longer leaking. In case anyone else has this problem. The plastic thing that leaks is called a pan flexible & cost 175r. It cost me 1000r to get it fixed. Toilet leak did not cause pump to run every 5 minutes though - the leak ... Read More
MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC Private Banking, Afrasia Bank by JustinJamesBeckwith
Does anybody have any feedback GOOD or BAD on their experience with MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC or Afrasia and their investments and portfolios?Asking for a friend! :)
I checked out most of the banks 3 years ago & went with MCB because they suited my purposes. I just walked in there & opened the account in the branch. Took about 1 hour & I had card & internet banking set up. No fee on savings ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
@the_expert Pump was fine. It was leak in solar that caused pump to turn on every few minutes. Leak in toilet does not affect pump because it is from water going out. Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
So solar leak fixed & pump working. I now need someone to fix the leak in the toilet. Is there anyone here that does this. It is leaking from plastic tube thingy (lol) under the toilet. TIA. Read More