New Government Law since November 2007 allow foreigners (European) to purchase property in Mauritius through the RES scheme: - 100% Ownership (Freehold property, the buyer becomes the sole owner of the land and of the property) - No Visa (Live in Mauritius for a full period of 6 months per year without visa) - Financial Guarantee (The sale is governed by the VEFA type of contracts - Vente en Etat Futur d’Achèvement. The VEFA is a way of acquisition as legislated by Law.