Project at a glance
| Project and location | Empathia Village · Baie Lazare, Mahé, Seychelles |
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| Developer | Kensington Construction & Development. The project reports a Seychelles Class I Building Contractor licence, No. 322704; buyers may request a current copy. |
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| Estate | Approximately 30 private plots from 600 m². The final number may vary if adjoining plots are combined. |
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| Villa Jane | From $990,000 · house from 140 m² · plot from 600 m² · 2 bedrooms |
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| Villa Anna | From $1,500,000 · house from 240 m² · plot from 600 m² · 3 bedrooms |
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| Villa Georgette | From $2,100,000 · house from 350 m² · plot from 1,500 m² · 4 bedrooms |
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| Estate development | Planned through 2030. Construction of an individual villa follows the schedule agreed with its purchaser. |
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| Current works | According to the project team, 70% of plots are prepared; roof and utility works are underway on the first house, and foundation works have started on the second. |
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Included scope and separate costs
The advertised property price covers the plot, villa construction, finished interior, fencing, fitted kitchen, parking and specified utility connections. The signed technical specification defines the exact scope. A pool, furniture, professional landscaping, premium finishes, garage and design changes are optional extras.
Empathia Village provides assistance with the Government Sanction process as part of transaction support. Government taxes, duties, registration charges and other applicable statutory transaction costs are not included in the advertised villa price and are payable separately by the purchaser. Before the transaction proceeds, the purchaser is informed about applicable charges for the selected property and transaction structure. If approval cannot be obtained despite the buyer meeting the agreed conditions, the amount paid to reserve the plot is refunded under the reservation agreement.
Seychelles Revenue Commission: tax system
Ownership and documents
Freehold ownership is available to qualifying non-Seychellois purchasers within the applicable Empathia Village transaction structure, subject to the required Government Sanction and completion of the applicable legal procedure. Our team assists with the documentation and approval process before the relevant subsequent contractual stages. The formal decision belongs to the Seychelles authority.
According to the project team, Empathia Village has project-specific planning and legal documentation applicable to the offered plots, including plots starting from 600 m². Supporting documents can be made available to prospective purchasers and their Seychelles legal advisers for review before completion of the transaction.
Official Seychelles acquisition guidance · Request Project & Legal Documentation
Residence and rental use
Purchasers can receive personal guidance and help preparing an application for an applicable Seychelles Residence Permit. The project team reports that some of its clients have received permits. Ownership alone is not a substitute for individual eligibility review; the Seychelles immigration authority makes the decision. An independent lawyer may advise before purchase.
Owners may choose to let their villa; this is not prohibited within the estate. Applicable licences and taxes depend on the intended rental use. No occupancy or return is guaranteed.
Official Residence Permit criteria
Review before proceeding
Buyers can appoint their own Seychelles lawyer, tax adviser and independent technical specialist. Available project, title, planning, contractual and transaction documents can be reviewed before the relevant payment stages.
Buyer guide · Buyer FAQ · Prices and specifications · Request Project & Legal Documentation
