Mauritius Rental Yield Guide 2026

If you are buying to let in Mauritius, the headline yield is only half the story. This 2026 guide explains what rental yields look like across the island, what drives them, and how to work out the net return you actually keep.

What is a realistic yield?

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price. In Mauritius, yields vary widely by area, property type and letting strategy. Prime coastal short-let apartments can post attractive gross figures in peak demand areas, while long-let villas in quieter areas trade a lower headline yield for stability and lower turnover. Rather than a single number, think in ranges and always work from current rents and current prices for the specific building.

What drives yield here

• Location: north hotspots such as Grand Baie carry strong year-round short-let demand; west-coast areas such as Tamarin favour longer family and remote-worker lets.
• Strategy: short-let can lift gross yield but adds management, cleaning and vacancy costs; long-let is steadier and cheaper to run.
• Property type: apartments usually show a higher gross yield than villas; villas can win on tenant quality and capital growth.
• Amenities and views: walk-to-beach, sea views and on-site facilities command a rent premium.

From gross to net

Your net yield is what matters. Subtract the running costs from gross rent before you compare deals:

• Syndic or body-corporate charges
• Management and letting fees, higher for short-let
• Insurance and maintenance
• Vacancy between tenants or bookings
• Any applicable taxes on rental income

A property with a lower gross yield but low charges and stable tenants can beat a higher-gross short-let once costs are in.

Tax, in brief

Rental income is taxable in Mauritius under the personal income tax system, which is progressive rather than a single flat rate. Rates and thresholds change, so confirm your position with a Mauritian accountant, especially if you are non-resident or hold through a company.

How to pressure-test a deal

1. Get the true achievable rent from current comparable listings, not the asking rent.
2. Use the real purchase price including duties and fees.
3. Deduct every running cost to reach a net figure.
4. Stress the vacancy assumption; a realistic void period changes the picture.
5. Compare net yield across at least three candidate properties before choosing.

The bottom line for 2026

Mauritius still offers a compelling mix of lifestyle, a stable currency environment and genuine rental demand, but the best returns come from matching the property and the letting strategy to the area. Do the net-yield maths on the specific unit, and lean on current listings rather than headline averages.

FAQ

Which areas have the best rental yields in Mauritius? Short-let apartments in high-demand northern hotspots often show the strongest gross yields; west-coast long-lets trade yield for stability.

Is rental income taxed in Mauritius? Yes, under the progressive personal income tax system. Confirm rates and your residency position with an accountant.

Should I buy for short-let or long-let? Short-let can raise gross yield but costs more to run and carries vacancy risk; long-let is steadier. Compare on net yield, not gross.