Buying an apartment on Eden Island, Seychelles: how to choose the right property

May 8, 2023

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Updated: Sep 21

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Buying an apartment on Eden Island in Seychelles is not simply about choosing a beautiful view or deciding how many bedrooms you need.

Even within the development, two apartments of a similar size can offer very different experiences depending on their location, orientation, views, floor level, outdoor areas and proximity to Eden Island’s various amenities.

After 10 years working in Seychelles real estate, including at Eden Island, I have learned that a successful property search starts with a simple question: how do you actually intend to use your property?

Whether you are looking for a second home, a property that may also be rented, a base in Seychelles or a combination of these objectives, here are the main factors I recommend considering before buying.

Why buy an apartment on Eden Island?

Eden Island occupies a distinctive position within Seychelles real estate.

Located close to Mahé and Victoria, the development is built around a marina and offers different types of residential property, including apartments, houses and villas.

For buyers, one of its main advantages is that Eden Island is now an established residential market, with existing properties and an active resale market.

This makes it possible to compare properties in practical terms: their location within the development, condition, immediate surroundings and individual characteristics.

To learn more about the development itself, you can visit my dedicated Eden Island real estate page.

How to choose an apartment on Eden Island

This is where the analysis becomes particularly important.

When comparing an apartment on Eden Island, Seychelles, I would not recommend looking only at the price per square metre or the number of bedrooms.

Several other factors can make a significant difference.

Location within Eden Island

Not every apartment offers the same surroundings.

Depending on its position, the views, exposure and atmosphere can vary. Some buyers prioritise marina views, while others prefer a more open outlook towards the ocean or simply a location that better suits the way they intend to use the property.

Views and outdoor living space

In Seychelles, a terrace is much more than an additional feature.

It often becomes a genuine extension of the living space. Its size, orientation and outlook should therefore form part of any comparison between apartments.

An apartment with generous outdoor space may be particularly attractive as a second home, even when another property offers a similar amount of interior space.

Floor level and layout

Single-level apartment, upper-floor residence or duplex: the configuration directly influences how the property feels and functions.

The number of bedrooms matters, of course, but so do the distribution of the rooms, bedroom privacy, living areas and the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

This is why I prefer to compare properties as a whole rather than simply by their size.

Apartment, house or villa on Eden Island?

A buyer who begins by looking for an apartment may sometimes discover that another type of property is better suited to their plans.

Apartments can be particularly suitable for buyers looking for a convenient second home or base in Seychelles.

Houses and villas offer a different proposition, particularly in terms of space, privacy and surroundings.

The right choice therefore depends less on the property category itself and more on how you intend to live when you are in Seychelles.

Before selecting a property, I generally look at how frequently the buyer intends to visit, how many people will regularly use the property and how important outdoor living space is to them.

Buying for personal use or rental?

This question should be considered before buying.

For some buyers, Eden Island is primarily a second home. For others, the possibility of renting their property while they are away also forms part of the decision.

It is therefore important to check the conditions applicable to the specific property rather than basing the purchase solely on an estimated rental return.

You should consider your intended periods of personal occupation, potential management fees, service charges, maintenance costs and the rental conditions applicable to the property.

An apartment purchased primarily for personal use will not necessarily be selected according to the same criteria as one that will also be rented.

Should you buy the cheapest apartment?

Not necessarily. In a resale market, a lower asking price may initially appear attractive, but it is important to understand why two apparently comparable apartments are being offered at different prices.

Location, views, condition, renovations, furniture, layout, outdoor areas and specific property features can all help explain the difference.

The right question is therefore not simply:

“How much does this apartment cost?”

but:

“What am I actually buying at this price?”

This is particularly relevant in high-end real estate, where individual property characteristics can influence its future appeal.

Think about resale before you buy

Even when a buyer intends to keep an apartment for many years, I recommend considering its future resale potential from the beginning.

Who might want to buy this property in the future?

An apartment with a desirable configuration, good location and distinctive features may naturally appeal to a different pool of buyers than a property that is more difficult to position on the market.

This does not mean that resale should determine the entire purchase decision. But the potential to reposition the property on the market in the future is one of the factors I consider from the outset.

Can foreigners buy property on Eden Island?

The properties I currently market on Eden Island are accessible to non-Seychellois buyers, subject to the applicable procedures and authorisations.

I will deliberately not go into the entire acquisition procedure here, as I have covered it separately in my guide to buying property in Seychelles., including Sanction and the principal acquisition costs.

The purpose of this article is different: to help you determine which Eden Island property is actually right for you.

How much should you budget in addition to the purchase price?

For an initial budget on the Eden Island properties I currently market, I recommend allowing approximately 8% of the purchase price for the principal transaction costs.

The exact costs and applicable conditions should always be confirmed for the individual transaction.

You can find a more detailed explanation of acquisition costs in my guide to buying property in Seychelles.

This keeps this article focused on Eden Island and on choosing the right property rather than repeating the general purchasing process.

How to find property for sale on Eden Island, Seychelles

Online listings make it easy to discover properties, but photographs and floor areas do not always tell the full story.

My knowledge of Eden Island allows me to put a property into context: understanding its location, comparing its configuration with other properties and identifying the characteristics that may matter according to each buyer's objectives.

After 10 years in Seychelles and my professional experience at Eden Island, I continue to assist international buyers looking for property within this market.

You can view my current selection of apartments, houses and villas for sale on Eden Island, Seychelles.

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If you are looking for a particular apartment or would like to compare several properties on Eden Island, you can also contact me directly.