Seychelles
East Africa & the Indian Ocean0 independent articlesGranite-island exclusivity — newly reopened to foreign buyers in 2025.
The Seychelles archipelago — dramatic granite boulders, powder beaches and turquoise lagoons — lifted its foreign- ownership moratorium in January 2025, reopening the market. Purchases require government sanction and sit at the luxury end (minimum thresholds apply). Eden Island and branded resort residences dominate the accessible foreign- buyer segment.
Can foreigners buy?
Reopened 2025 with sanction: foreigners may buy with government approval; minimum value ~SCR 10m (~$695k) for residential, plus a sanction fee. Eden Island is the main open-market enclave.
Taxes & buying costs
Government sanction fee ~5–11%; stamp duty; annual immovable- property tax for foreigners (~0.25%); rental income taxed.
What makes it unique
Some of the planet's most beautiful beaches; a scarce, tightly controlled ultra-luxury market.
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Most prestigious places to own
Eden Island (Mahé)
The flagship man-made marina island; villas with berths.
$1m–$8m+
Marina villa / maison
North Mahé (Glacis, Beau Vallon)
Hillside sea-view villas above the best beaches.
$800k–$5m
Sea-view villa
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Best income potential from vacation renting
Eden Island villas & apartments
The principal foreign-owned STR pool.
$500k–$2m
5–8% gross
Marina apartment / villa
Branded resort residences (Meliá etc.)
Managed resort units with rental programmes.
$490k–$1.6m
5–8% gross
Branded resort apartment
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Picturesque farms & rural tourism properties
La Digue & Praslin
Slow-paced islands; coco-de-mer palm estates and guesthouse plots.
$500k–$3m
Guesthouse / eco-tourism
Island guesthouse / estate
Everything on Seychelles
No articles for this destination yet — coverage is on the way. The factbook above is complete regardless.
Indicative 2025–26 planning bands for screening only, not quotes and not advice. Holiday-let licensing, tax and foreign-buyer rules change frequently — confirm locally with a lawyer and tax adviser before buying.