In the wake of Listing Jozi and Listing Cape Town, BBC Studios’ lifestyle channel in Africa, BBC Lifestyle, brings you Listing Mauritius. The 10-part series starts on Wednesday, 16 October, 2024 at 20:00 on DStv Channel 174. Episodes will be repeated Thursdays at 17:00 and available on DStv catch-up.
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Mauritius is known for its breathtaking beaches, luxury resorts, amazing tropical weather and diverse culture, but over the past few years, the island has fast become a haven for foreign property investors from all over the world, including South Africa.
Listing Mauritius will allow DStv audiences to step inside the luxury properties on offer on this vibrant volcanic island – these include 12-sleeper boutique hotel villas to beachfront penthouses. The series will follow a new set of real estate agents as they do all it takes to sell the multi-million Mauritian homes.
Commercial Director at BBC Studios in Africa, Pierre Cloete, says “BBC Lifestyle offers a feast of feel-good, inspirational shows, from enticing cooking and celebrity chefs, home improvement tips to our quality line-up of local programming. I am so pleased to expand our local offering with this new production, this time showcasing the luxury homes in Mauritius, and give viewers more of what they love with new seasons of Listing Cape Town and Come Dine With Me South Africa coming next year.”
The first five episodes
Episode One – Where Do I Sign?
Situated off the south-east coast of Africa, this luxury island has always been a haven for holiday makers. More recently, property investors from all over the globe are flocking to Mauritius in the hopes of securing their little portion of paradise. Meet the luxury real estate agents that is making this happen.
Episode Two – The Sea, The Life And Earth
Listing Mauritius agents discover a few new luxury listings on the island, ranging from West Coast villas and penthouses to a magnificent boutique hotel on the East Coast.
Episode Three – If At First You Don’t Succeed, Show Them More Houses
Samuel continues with his marathon penthouse showing on the West Coast, Rinie throws Manon into the deep-end and Grahame continues to learn the ways of doing business on the island.
Episode Four – West Is Best
While some agents feel that the west of the island is the best place to list properties, some of the other Listing Mauritius agents explore the valuable north for opulent luxury property listings.
Episode Five – Transported Back Into The 1800’s
Rinie and Manon take a trip into the 1800’s when they visit a property in the capital of the island in Port Louis and Viviane gets to see a brand new property on the market in Point D’zure in the north of Mauritius.
Meet the Agents
Grahame Diedericks (Mauritius | Sotheby’s International Realty)
Grahame is a Real Estate Agent for Mauritius | Sotheby’s International Realty. You may recognise him from BBC Lifestyle’s Listing Jozi. Grahame’s journey into the Mauritius Real Estate space began 5 years ago when he connected with Timo Geldenhuys from Mauritius | Sotheby’s International Realty and was assigned the responsibility to generate interest and leads from the South African Market. Since then, the role has evolved and Grahame has become the main link between the two sectors, prompting a move with his family to explore the beautiful landscape that is Mauritius.
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is one of the world’s oldest companies and became the world’s first international auction house in 1955. It has since become a pioneering world leader by diversifying and today the brand also dominates the luxury real estate sector.
Nawsheen Herburrun (Engel & Völkers Mauritius)
Born and raised in Mauritius, Nawsheen ventured into real estate immediately after completing her Law Degree from the University of Mauritius. A seasoned real estate agent with over 10 years of experience in Mauritius, Nawsheen is an agent with Engel & Völkers Mauritius, a premier real estate agency in Mauritius, which specialises in high-quality residential and commercial properties.
For more than 45 years Engel & Völkers has specialised in residential and commercial real estate services in the premium segment. More than 16,500 people work under the Engel & Völkers brand in over 35 countries on 5 continents and round about 1,000 locations.
During her free time, Nawsheen enjoys cooking, hiking, road trips, spending time at the beach, and travelling to historical places. She features in episodes 1-3 of Listing Mauritius.
Mridula Sembhoo (Pam Golding Properties Mauritius)
Born in Mauritius, Mridula Sembhoo pursued her tertiary studies in finance abroad, building a highly successful career in the finance sector before transitioning to real estate in 2009. Since joining Pam Golding Mauritius, she has become one of the company’s most celebrated agents, earning the prestigious Emerald Circle Agent title—awarded to the top 1% of agents within a global pool of 2,000—more than four times, along with numerous accolades as the top agent at Pam Golding Properties.
Over the years, Mridula has assisted clients from all over the world in finding their perfect property in Mauritius. Known for her professionalism, warmth, and kindness, Mridula offers clients the peace of mind that they are in expert hands.
Pam Golding Mauritius, part of the Pam Golding Property Group founded in 1976, has capitalized on the strong ties between Mauritius and South Africa to solidify its position in the market. With over 20 years of experience on the island, the agency operates from offices in Grand Baie in the north and Black River on the west coast.
Manon Duez (Pam Golding Properties Mauritius)
Manon is a global citizen with deep roots in Belgium and strong family ties in Spain. Her journey led her to Mauritius, drawn by a yearning for the sun and the allure of living abroad. It was here that she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Management from an international university. During this time, Manon discovered her passion for real estate, which offers her a unique opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and assist others in finding spaces that truly resonate with their lifestyles and dreams. Manon supports the Sales & Marketing team at Pam Golding Properties Mauritius.
Outside of work, Manon is an adventurer at heart. Whether it’s hiking, diving, or experimenting with healthy culinary creations, she is always on the lookout for new experiences that enrich her life.
Rinie Boshoff (Pam Golding Properties Mauritius)
Born and raised on a sugarcane farm in Pongola, KwaZulu Natal, Rinie’s career began in marketing and advertising. Her journey into the real estate sector began organically in 2017 when Pam Golding Properties invited her to support their marketing efforts in Mauritius, where she now specialises in off-plan developments across Mauritius. What Rinie loves most about real estate is the opportunity to guide clients through the journey of finding their ideal home, enriching their understanding along the way.
Pam Golding Properties is recognised internationally as a leading independent real estate group with over 300 offices in sub-Saharan Africa as well as offices in the UK, France, Germany, Mauritius and Seychelles.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Rinie finds joy in outdoor activities such as padel tennis and hiking. Golfing with her husband is another cherished pastime, complemented by her passion for oil painting, particularly portraits and floral compositions.
Samuel Alladee (Park Lane Properties)
Samuel hails from Mauritius, and has spent a fair amount of his life living in Zimbabwe. He pursued studies in medicine but later discovered that his true passion was in property. An opportunity presented to him at the tender age of 21 to join Park Lane Properties, a family-owned boutique real estate agency in Mauritius, changed his life. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year (2024), Park Lane Properties has established itself as one of the top five agencies in Mauritius. Real estate has afforded Samuel the opportunity to connect with countless people and explore every corner of the island he calls home.
Viviane Jeetah (Engel & Völkers Mauritius)
Born in Germany, Viviane Jeetah has lived in Mauritius since 2017 where a job opportunity in event management brought her to the island. After one year she received a job offer as a property consultant in a resort where she started with rentals and worked her way up to sales of luxury properties. Viviane is currently a sales consultant for Engel & Völkers Mauritius, a world-renowned German real estate brand specialising in premium property brokerage across 36 countries and counting. Licensed in 2023, Engel & Völkers Mauritius boasts an exclusive portfolio of breathtaking beachfront villas to chic private apartments.
Viviane is very passionate about animals and has a small rescue shelter at home for injured and sick street dogs which sets out to nurture them back to health.
She features in episodes 4-10 of Listing Mauritius.