Following the success of Listing Jozi and Listing Cape Town, BBC Lifestyle is proud to premiere a third instalment of the franchise, Listing Mauritius.
The 10-part series, set to premiere on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174), is filmed on the stunning island off the East African coast.
Famed for its pristine beaches, luxurious resorts, and tropical climate, Mauritius has become an enticing destination for foreign property investors, including a growing interest from South Africans.
The series not only offers an exclusive peak into the island’s luxury real estate market, but also a closer look at the talented realtors behind these high-profile deals. Listing Mauritius introduces a cast of eclectic real estate professionals who have shaped the property landscape on the island.
From showing beachfront penthouses to boutique villas, these agents bring unparalleled expertise in house hunting to the table this season.
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Kicking off the stellar cast is a familiar face from Listing Jozi, Grahame Diedericks from Sotheby’s International Realty. Having relocated with his family from SA to Mauritius, we see how Grahame continues to learn the ways of doing business on the island. Noting the stark difference between the South African and Mauritian property market, Grahame said, “Mauritius is not just about homes; it’s about lifestyle, culture, and growth, making it a spectacular place to call home.”
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Joining Grahame is another SA native, Rinie Boshoff. Born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal, In 2017, Rinie transitioned into real estate with Pam Golding Properties, a South African real estate company founded in 1976 which has grown successfully grown across sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
Her expertise lies in off-plan developments, and her deep connections to the SA market prove to be one of her biggest assets on the show. When asked about she got into the realtor business, Rinie explained, “I was initially brought to PamGolding Mauritius to assist with their marketing efforts. My boss recognised my potential, especially as a South African who could connect with buyers from my home country. Before I knew it, I was drawn into the sales side of things, and it felt like a perfect fit.”
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Mridula Sembhoo and Manon Duez further strengthen the Pam Golding team.
Mridula is one of the agency’s most celebrated agents, earning the prestigious Emerald Circle Agent title – an award that is only given to the top 1% of agents within a global pool of 2 000.
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Manon was drawn to the beautiful island of Mauritius after yearning for the wonders of the sun, leaving behind Belgium and her strong family ties in Spain. On the show, viewers will get to see Manon building meaningful relationships with her clients in her role of supporting the Sales & Marketing team at Pam Golding Mauritius.
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Engel & Völkers Mauritius also makes an appearance this season through their top-selling agents, Nawsheen Herburrun and Viviane Jeetah. Mauritian native Nawsheenchose the real estate path immediately after completing her Law Degree. With over 10 years of experience, Nawsheenspecialises in high-quality residential and commercial properties.
German-born Vivian has called Mauritius her home since 2017 when she was in event management. One year after her move to the island, she received a job offer to become a property consultant at a resort. Working her way up from rentals, Viviane worked her way up to where she is now – a sales consultant for luxury properties with Engel & VölkersMauritius.
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Rounding off this stellar cast of experts is Samuel Alladee from Park Lane Properties. While pursuing a degree in Medicine, Samuel found his true passion in real estate. At the tender age of 21, Samuel found himself joining the family-owned boutique agency Park Lane Properties, where he just celebrated his 20th work anniversary.
To watch these realtors in action, catch the premiere of Listing Mauritius on 16 October 2024 at 20:00, exclusively on BBC Lifestyle, DStv Channel 174. Missed an episode? Repeat episodes air every Thursday at 17:00, or watch it on-demand on DStv Catch Up.
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