Our Story: Born from Frustration, Built for Freedom
The Problem: Why Real Estate Needed Rebuilding
Bricklist was founded on a simple observation: the Mauritian property market was unnecessarily complex, expensive, and controlled by intermediaries. The traditional model, where agents collect up to 4% commission (from both buyer and seller combined) for simply connecting two motivated parties, felt outdated and unfair. This model added hundreds of thousands of MUR in unnecessary costs, locking buyers and sellers out of fair negotiations.
Asish Hurhangee: Founder & Visionary
Asish Hurhangee is not just a founder; he is the first customer of the problem Bricklist solves.
He currently serves as a Senior Vice President at a prestigious Japanese asset management firm, overseeing significant property investments spanning dynamic markets, including Mauritius and the UK. This professional vantage point gives him a deep, institutional understanding of global real estate value, transparency, and efficiency.
The Personal Genesis of Bricklist
Despite his international finance background, Asish's personal experience buying and selling properties in Mauritius was fraught with the very issues plaguing the local market:
- • Hefty Commissions: Paying out thousands of Mauritian Rupees to agents whose value proposition was often unclear.
- • Clunky Platforms: Struggling with outdated listing sites that made connecting directly with serious buyers nearly impossible.
This first-hand frustration fueled a powerful realization: The traditional Mauritian property model was unnecessarily complex, expensive, and controlled by intermediaries, locking out fair negotiation and adding hundreds of thousands of MUR in avoidable costs.
A PropTech Revolution
Convinced that technology could bridge this costly gap, Asish conceived of Bricklist in 2025. His vision was to replace the high-commission "gatekeeper model" with a direct, transparent, and fixed-fee subscription service.
As the driving force behind Bricklist, Asish is deeply passionate about empowering every Mauritian seller and buyer. His goal is to leverage his institutional knowledge to deliver a high-quality, seamless, end-to-end digital experience—a genuine PropTech revolution built on savings, control, and clarity.
Technology: Seamless Selling, Smart Buying
Bricklist is more than just a listing board; it is a fully integrated transaction platform engineered to simplify every step of the property journey. We have focused on key technology pillars to deliver maximum value:
For Sellers
For Sellers: Maximizing Reach & Control
| Feature | Technology | Seller Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Buyer Connections | Real-time push notifications and integrated chat | Instant, direct communication with verified buyers, eliminating phone tag |
| Seamless Negotiation Suite | Secure, one-click offer and counter-offer tracking system | Manage offers digitally and transparently |
| Smart Scheduling | Integrated calendar and automated email | Effortlessly book viewings and video calls, with zero missed appointments |
| Global Syndication | Listing feeds to Google and Meta | Maximum visibility for the listing locally and globally |
For Buyers
For Buyers: Trust & Access
| Feature | Technology | Buyer Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Verified & Legitimate Listings | Digital document verification checks on every listing | Browse trusted properties with confidence, no time wasted on non-serious listings |
| Flexible Viewing Options | Built-in video calling and virtual tour hosting tools | Explore properties remotely before committing to an in-person visit, saving time and travel |
| Advance Search & Filtering | Geo-location and deep attribute filtering | Do a nuanced exploration for your unique property requirements |
The Bricklist Promise
Asish and the team behind Bricklist are committed to building a platform that empowers Mauritian property journeys through transparency, technology, and fixed-fee simplicity. No unnecessary gatekeepers. No inflated commissions. Just a smarter way to connect buyers and sellers.