You have decided to invest your savings in real estate? Nice! It is quite a wise insight to own a property in Mauritius because of uptrend increasing rise of prices in the real estate market in Mauritius and the lack of land for construction. What about buying in a sparsely populated area, to enjoy peace?
Lexpressproperty.com provides you with the pros and cons as well as some clues to help you in your decision-making process.
Ask yourself the right questions:
Security
Investing and living in the country may be cheaper. However, consider the bill to pay when securing your house. Being far away, burglars may break into your home despite the fact that the risk of burglary exists also in urban city also. Therefore, a nice house requires optimum safety.
Climate
Are you more exposed to natural disasters (hurricane, flood, etc.) in rural areas than in cities? Unfortunately, all regions are at risk in Mauritius. However, in a sparsely populated area, your house being less surrounded, higher are the risks being heavily blown by the winds of a powerful tropical cyclone. In a city, your house is protected by the other buildings around acting a windbreak, reducing the drastic effects of heavy gusts.
Financial aspect
Land situated in urban areas is less expensive. With important development, the value of the land will increase, hence a profitable investment. Moreover, cost of life is cheaper than in the city, where prices spikes occur. So in the long term, it is a worthwhile investment. Even better, villagers do not to pay municipal tax, unlike citizens who pay this fee annually.
However, this municipal tax allows disgruntled city dwellers to protest when the garbage collectors do not collect rubbish on the appointed day or in case of potholes in roads, among others. The villagers do not have the same advantage, and often have no say.
Clean environment
Air is clearer and life is quiet in rural areas, compared to air and noise pollution which prevail in the city. You can even enjoy your garden without being disturbed by noise coming from bus, horns and other noise turbulence…
Density
Land with relatively small human population equals to space. Everything is bigger, as the garden. In the city, lack of space is acute, hence the growing number of apartments.
Infrastructures
Regarding infrastructure, cities have more schools, hospitals and renowned clinics, etc. However, it should be noted that administrative infrastructures are more and more developing in many villages across the island. Gone are the days where Mauritian could exclusively find things they need in the centre of Mauritius!
Before purchasing, consider also the geographical location of the property or land of your choice. Is it situated near a place where you can do your shopping? Are there infrastructure such as a road network and water and electricity networks in the area? These are all the factors to consider before signing the sales contract.
Transport
If you choose a sparsely populated place, you need to have your own mean of transport. In fact, it will be less practical to rely on the bus that rarely passes through, and at irregular hours! If your workplace is far away, calculate the duration of your trip, an important facto ton consider. Think also about the cost of petrol.
In conclusion, life in a sparsely populated area has several advantages, especially for lovers of great outdoors and nature. Urban areas, when better match the profiles of city dwellers, who want to benefit from choices.
The choice seems difficult. We hope that our elements will help you easily choose the good or the land you dreamed of!
