[Dietmar]

Goeie middag Ken,

first of all I wish to welcome you in our Mauritius forum.

"Apologies for replying to this post - although it is very much related to my query; it is not clear how I can post a new thread??"

You have come to the right place to post Ok, to start off a new thread, you would need to surf around a bit, that is navigate through the forum to see a bit how its structured. There where posts are listed for the english accomodation section, that is here: http://www.isla-mauricia.com/forum/a...ion-mauritius/

You'll see a button where it says "New Thread", click on that and you can start off new threads.

"I have been to Mauritius for 9 days holiday in May 2008, and besides some unfortunate weather and food poisoning from a restaurant in Grand Baie - I loved it! I even managed a deep sea fishing trip and caught a dorado."

Oh my! Nice that you didn't blame it on the country right away and still love this place. Dorado is really a good fish to eat I live in Grand Baie.

"I am interested in finding out about:
a) the cost of permanent accomodation for a one, two or three bedroom place, near the coast - between Flic en Flac and Grand Baie?"

Ok, usually apartments in Grand Baie will be a bit more expensive than the surrounding regions. I would say, an average price could be Rs. 15 000 per month.
You divide that per 40 and it makes you around EUR 375. By the way there is a bungalow that might be of interest for you, i could email you some pics and descriptions of if you like. Located a few mins drive from Grand Baie.

"b) salary surveys - to consider local salary levels for someone in my position
and"

Hmm, what position will that be ? A salesperson in a shop can earn from Rs. 6000 - 10 000 a month. The more important the job, the higher the salary. But yes, there are also differences between Mauritian salaries and what foreigners will earn. Depends on the tasks and if only a few ones can do it.

"c) visa regulations for working for a registered local company in Mauritius. I have a South African and British passports."

I suppose you might find all the necessary information on this site:
Government of Mauritius

"I am a finance professional (accountant) working in the international media production industry... looking to take up the opportunity for a similar local role a bit inland from Port Louis."

Ok. So if i understand it well, your company that is owned by a french parent company, will outsource part of its work to Mauritius ?

Ok Ken, sunny regards from Mauritius!