ShiftyJJ

My wife and I are heading to Goa for six month from January next year. We want to rent a modern villa. We plan to book a hotel at first and look at properties when we are over there rather than renting through the internet.

How do people usually go about this?

Can anyone on here recommend any property agents that they have used around Vagator, Colva or Palolem? (we are not sure which area we are going to stay yet)

Any additional, useful info that anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

leavinggoa

Staying in a hotel is the best idea. Just put the word out that you're looking for a long term rental and they'll be on you like flies. As you're looking at 6 months, remember that monsoon starts in June.

ShiftyJJ

Thank you for the reply. Being there for the beginning of the monsoon season in June is not a problem for us.

When we are out there should we be looking for property agents or just individuals who have properties to rent?

a_f_d

What sort of visa do you plan on getting?

AndyD 8-)₹

leavinggoa

I don't know anyone who's used agents. Everyone takes a cut so individual recommendations should be better value. They're all "agents" in a way.

chrisjolly

Good idea to stay in a hotel or some sort of accommodation first but just ask around and drive to places where you like the look of and I am sure you will see For Rent signs..many in Russian sadly! As far as finding a modern villa..not sure about this. The best properties are Portuguese villas but they can cost 70 to 80,000 rps a month. You could stay in Panjim for a few days and then have a look at both north and south from there. Its personal choice what you prefer. Good luck.

ShiftyJJ

We both have pio cards as my wifes parents were originally from Goa.

ShiftyJJ

Thank you for your reply. I mean one of the newer build villas that are within a development. Are these in a similar price range? Where are the best places to look for the for rent signs?

a_f_d

You could look at the Classified ad's in Heraldo

AndyD 8-)₹

ShiftyJJ

Thanks. There are a few other classifeds web sites i found on google as well. It has given us an idea of price and what is available.

pocas

You could try olx goa or quikr goa.I 've found properties for friends long term on these sites, prices are always negotiable.

poipleshadow

You could have a look here, they do long term rentals too, although the prices quoted are for short rentals, you'll probably need to message them to get a price for a long term rental. It's an English couple who run it.

Properties in Goa To Rent - Holiday Rents Goa

ShiftyJJ

Thanks Pocas and Poipleshadow for those websites. I am going to message some people to see what sort of deals I can get.

poipleshadow

good luck

sandipvikas

Besides the popular hotels and resorts there are many villa & apartment available on rent in Goa.