BARNES Maurice Joins the APTIS Group

Riche-Terre, May 22, 2025 – The APTIS Group announces the acquisition of BARNES Maurice, reinforcing its strategy of growth and diversification. Active in the market since 2015, BARNES Maurice is today one of the key players in the luxury real estate sector in Mauritius. The company was founded by Outi de Falbaire, who introduced the BARNES International brand license to the country. Today, BARNES Maurice ranks among the island’s top three agencies, with a turnover of 78 million Mauritian rupees in 2024 and a team of 35 professionals across six agencies located in Grand Baie, Moka, Belle Mare, Floréal, Mahébourg, and Tamarin.

François Colin has been appointed General Manager to lead the development of BARNES Maurice both locally and regionally. Outi de Falbaire remains with the team as Head of Sales, ensuring a smooth transition and the continuity of her 20 years of experience in Mauritian real estate.

“The growth potential of BARNES Maurice is considerable. In just ten years, the company—which began in the southeast of the island, in Pointe d’Esny—has expanded rapidly and now boasts six offices across Mauritius. It can now rely on the support and expertise of the APTIS Group to continue growing and achieve its ambition: to become the leading name in luxury real estate—both sales and rentals—in Mauritius,” says Outi de Falbaire.

“In ten years, BARNES Maurice has become a benchmark in the high-end real estate market. This success now provides a strong foundation on which to build a new chapter. I am thrilled to lead this next phase at such a strategic moment, with the trust of a passionate team and the support of an ambitious group. Our goal is to raise the bar in client experience, performance, and corporate culture—here in Mauritius and beyond,” states François Colin, who brings a strong background in marketing to his new role.

This new chapter is also a milestone for BARNES International, which was founded 30 years ago and is now the global leader in luxury real estate. With a presence in over 20 countries, the brand encompasses more than 150 offices and 1,500 employees worldwide.

With the backing of the APTIS Group, BARNES Maurice’s expansion into local and regional markets further strengthens the brand’s dominant position in the Indian Ocean region.