Interviews | Exclusive Interview with Valery de Falbaire | Luxury Real Estate Mauritius

1. Hello Valery! Luxury Listings has established itself as one of the leading luxury real estate agencies in Mauritius. How do you explain this growth in such a highly competitive market?

Luxury real estate requires a completely different approach from traditional real estate. It requires much greater attention to detail, a higher level of care, and the ability to accurately represent the agency, the property owners and the buyers.

We have always wanted to offer a different experience based on highly personalised support. Our clients are looking above all for trust, discretion, in depth market knowledge and an impeccable level of service. We have distinguished ourselves by offering not simply a real estate service, but a truly bespoke experience. It is this approach that has allowed us to gradually establish ourselves in the market.

2. How do you view the evolution of Mauritius' high end real estate market over the past five years?

After a relatively quieter market in 2025, we have seen a real acceleration in 2026, particularly in the luxury segment.
To give you a concrete example, at Anahita, only three individual resale villas were sold throughout 2025. By mid 2026, eight villas had already found buyers. This perfectly illustrates the renewed momentum of the market.

Mauritius' international reputation, its stability, its exceptional quality of life, and the current global geopolitical context all play an important role. Today, many buyers are looking for greater security, a better quality of life and more space. Mauritius responds perfectly to these expectations with exceptional properties that offer much more than a simple investment. They offer a true lifestyle.

3. What are the essential criteria today for a property to be considered a luxury or ultra luxury home on the Mauritian market?

There is a real difference between an investment property and a luxury property.
In luxury real estate, you are not simply selling a house. You are selling architecture, a lifestyle, an experience, premium features and amenities, and a design that has been carefully thought out down to the smallest detail.

Every element is designed to enhance the land, make the most of its orientation and views, create a wow effect from the moment you arrive, and provide living spaces where people enjoy entertaining, sharing moments together and making the most of their surroundings. It is this combination of emotions and sensations that makes the difference between a beautiful property and an exceptional one.

4. At Luxury Listings, what is your approach to showcasing an exceptional property and reaching a demanding international clientele?

Every property deserves a fully customised marketing strategy.
We have an in house marketing team consisting of a Marketing Manager, a videographer, a professional photographer and several communications specialists. We also collaborate with renowned partners such as Roche Bobois, who can redesign an interior or provide decorative elements to enhance a property before it is brought to market.

We go far beyond a simple mandate, a few photos taken with a mobile phone and an online listing. We have developed a genuine methodology that begins with a comparative market analysis, continues with a tailored property enhancement strategy, and concludes with a carefully planned international marketing campaign. Our objective is to tell the story behind every property, create genuine emotion and enable it to naturally find the right buyer.

5. What trends do you believe will shape the Mauritian real estate market over the coming years?

We clearly see the emergence of a more sustainable form of luxury, with properties becoming increasingly integrated into their natural environment.
Today's buyers are looking for larger plots of land, greater privacy, a stronger connection with nature, as well as villas offering spectacular views, often located on elevated sites overlooking the lagoon.

Architecture is also evolving towards more responsible construction. We expect to see more green walls, indoor gardens, landscaping that requires less water, as well as homes capable of generating part of their own energy and optimising water management.

The luxury of tomorrow will no longer be defined only by prestige. It will also be defined by responsibility and sustainability. As I like to say, "Green is the new gold."

6. If you could give just one piece of advice to someone looking to invest in luxury real estate in Mauritius, what would it be?

The best investment starts with the right guidance.
A successful real estate investment in Mauritius does not depend solely on the property you choose. It also depends on the people who guide you throughout the process.

Surround yourself with a trusted real estate agency and choose an advisor who will genuinely take the time to understand your objectives, guide you with transparency and protect your interests. In luxury real estate, trust is just as important as the property itself. High quality support and sound advice can make all the difference.