Seychelles: Paradise Prices, Polite Growth
May 2025 Edition | One Global Tea
Welcome to Seychelles—115 islands of sun, sea turtles, and seriously upscale real estate. From January through May 2025, the luxury property market here continued its steady ascent—no dramatic fireworks, just consistent blue-chip beauty.
Market Snapshot (Jan–May 2025)
🔹 2025 Projected Market Value: US $4.69 billion in luxury house sales, out of a total US $6.40 billion residential market projection.
🔹 Foreign Buyers: account for ~7% of transactions, mainly in tourist-heavy islands like Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue.
🔹 Property Types: predominance of beachfront villas, eco-villas, and boutique hotel complexes.
Why It Matters
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Factor |
Insight |
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Tourism Resilience |
Luxury tourism continues to fuel demand for high-end rentals and investment. |
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Eco-Luxury Appeal |
Increased preference for sustainable villas and green developments. |
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Stable & Secure |
Low market volatility, transparent regulations—ideal for long-term investment. |
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Investment Regulations |
Gov’t approval required for foreigners (leases up to 99 years common). |
Trends to Watch
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Rising Market Value: Projections point to US $4.69 bn in luxury home sales by end-2025.
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International Influence: Fewer deals overall, but global investors are drawn to tranquility, tax perks, and white-sand beachfronts.
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Eco-Conscious Growth: Protected ecosystems add complexity—and cachet—to luxury developments, with some areas requiring environmental clearances.
Outlook: May – December 2025
Expect more of what makes Seychelles so special:
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Continued steady growth powered by luxury tourism and sustainable villa demand.
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Regulated but open—foreign ownership will remain niche due to lease structures and approval processes.
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Environmental spotlight—future developments will lean into conservation, not just marble.
Final Sip
Seychelles isn’t trying to be everywhere—it’s positioning itself as the discreet, eco-luxury destination for high-net-worth investors. With calm market dynamics and a tropical backdrop, it’s luxury that whispers, not shouts.
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The One Global Advisory Team
Balancing paradise and property like the perfect cup of tea.
