Property & Conveyancing / Real Estate & Property
Property transactions require careful legal structuring, due diligence, and strict compliance with Mauritian law. At Glover Chambers, we advise individuals, investors, and developers on buying, selling, leasing, and developing property. From title verification to regulatory approvals, we ensure transactions are secure, transparent, and built on solid legal ground.
Key Legal Framework in Mauritius:
- • Code Civil Mauricien – the foundation of property law. Article 544 defines ownership as the absolute right to use and dispose of property, subject only to restrictions imposed by law. It governs ownership rights, transfers, and disputes relating to both movable and immovable property.
- • Real Estate Agent Authority (REAA) Act 2020 – regulates the real estate sector, promoting transparency and accountability. It established the Real Estate Agent Authority, which oversees the registration and conduct of real estate agents, land promoters, and property developers.
- • Landlord and Tenant Act 1999 – regulates certain categories of leases. While older rent control provisions are being phased out, the Act continues to provide a framework for the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
- • Notaries Act 2008 – governs the formalities of notarial deeds, which are mandatory for conveyancing of immovable property in Mauritius. Only deeds prepared by notaries and registered with the authorities are valid for property transfers.
- • Regulatory Environment – property dealings may also involve planning laws, environmental compliance, and sector-specific authorisations for foreign buyers or large-scale developments, requiring thorough legal oversight.
Key Services:
- • Drafting and reviewing property sale and purchase agreements
- • Lease and tenancy agreements, including landlord-tenant disputes
- • Title verification and due diligence prior to acquisition
- • Legal support for real estate development and construction projects
- • Conveyancing and registration with the land authorities