LexpressProperty Magazine article, issue N89
Choosing a home on the oceanfront, within a residence designed with great attention… Know House, the Mauritian developer of superior properties, transforms such a desire into reality.
Every project represents a distinctive blend of place, architecture and personal intention. This company makes its expertise available to those aspiring to build or invest by the ocean. Arnaud d’Abbadie, Commercial Director at Know House Ltd, tells us more…
What is the core vision that drives the property ventures your company undertakes?
For Know House, every project is custom-built to meet the ambition of our clients to live on the seafront or within a coastal scheme. We adopt an all-encompassing, people-first approach that goes far beyond the commercial transaction. Our mission is to shape residences where every component is planned with precision to address the real expectations of future owners. Through our expertise, dependable partners and thorough management, these ambitions become enduring, harmonious homes that blend seamlessly with their setting.
How does your company guide landowners through the process?
Our method is adapted to the diversity of landowners. Some wish to add value to their site yet lack the necessary skills; we therefore offer them our expertise as a developer. Others look to organise their wealth and prepare for inheritance. In such cases, we assist them in conceiving a project rooted in succession planning, to leave a strong legacy for future generations. At times, owners may not have the means to realise their ambitions. When this occurs, we mobilise financial and strategic solutions, as well as our development know-how, to build projects that are both feasible and sustainable.
And what about future buyers?
Our role with purchasers does not end at key handover. We carefully assess their budget, chosen location, detailed requirements and long-term ambitions. What truly sets our approach apart is the time we invest with every client. We seek to gain a deep understanding of their family context, their plans over different time horizons, and their personal expectations. This exchange enables us to guide them through their decisions, from finishes and furnishing to the style they wish to embrace, ensuring that each project mirrors their lifestyle vision.
Part of our service is advising on the right acquisition structure, whether in an individual’s name or through a company, based on their financial and tax profile. We stay at their side throughout: from financing to rental and eventual resale. Because buying property is often a defining life step, we ensure every decision is secure, with a process that is both fluid and reassuring.
How would you define your waterfront developments?
Our premium residences are designed as genuine places to live, where architecture, design and surroundings engage in a harmonious dialogue. Early collaboration with engineers, designers and procurement teams secures cohesion across every element. We carefully consider siting, the choice of materials, natural lighting, ventilation and overall ambience. Equally important is the rental perspective and investment return. We take care that the spatial layout, furniture placement and overall functionality appeal not only to residents but also to investors. The objective is twofold: comfort and beauty on the one hand, and strong potential for value on the other.
Efficient coordination is key to any project’s success. How is it organised within Know House?
The strength of Know House lies in a cohesive, multidisciplinary team united by a vision of intelligent, meaningful development. Our property developer structure is founded on rigorous coordination between experienced builders, engineers, interior designers, specialist suppliers and a central purchasing unit. This synergy guarantees smooth project execution through to handover, with strict respect for the high standards that underpin our reputation. From design to after-sales, Know House provides a structured and coherent service, offering clients not merely real estate but the certainty of a promise delivered.
