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Forum: Goa
Apr 27th 2012, 7:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,005
Posted By catpat123

Re: Water Filters

I think ours is called Big Boss, it's an under the sink system with a small tap providing the water. We got ours from Elisha Enterprises in Calangute, they aren't the cheapest but after sales is...
Forum: Goa
Apr 13th 2012, 10:17 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Congratulations Doug.
Forum: Goa
Mar 17th 2012, 2:39 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

I agree with Dread.

My OH still holds a British passport even though he's OCI.
Forum: Goa
Mar 15th 2012, 8:04 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Hopefully it will be :fingerscrossed:

Me and OH applied together in 2007 and it took 4 weeks. We didn't really have all the documents that it said on the HCI list but we provided as much ...
Forum: Goa
Mar 10th 2012, 11:38 am
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By catpat123

sim cards

We have had 3 sim cards disconnected by the network operator in the last 6 months - 2 Airtel and 1 Vodaphone. We have tried to keep them active when in the UK by texting or by calling the number...
Forum: Goa
Feb 22nd 2012, 8:16 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

The spouse of an OCI can obtain PIO status but only the person with Indian ancestry can be an OCI.
Forum: Goa
Feb 18th 2012, 11:30 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Hi Doug

Welcome to the forum.

Have you done any research into buying property in India? If you or your spouse are not of Indian origin then it will difficult to legally buy property in Goa....
Forum: Goa
Feb 4th 2012, 9:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By catpat123

Re: C forms

We rent out our apartment and the lady who looks after our place gets the guests to fill out the C forms.

Most guests are only staying in Goa for 2 weeks and only using our accommodation but we...
Forum: Goa
Jan 1st 2012, 3:11 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 6,048
Posted By catpat123

Re: Selling my apartment

Property tax won't be included.

I am not sure whether this will happen anyway. As has already been mentioned on another thread, the tax could just be pre-election noise.

I have sent you a PM.
Forum: Goa
Jan 1st 2012, 2:17 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 6,048
Posted By catpat123

Re: Selling my apartment

You would probably be better off investing a little money and doing it yourself.

The Highland pay around 50,000 rupees a year on a rent-back agreement but only if they actually let it out, so you...
Forum: Goa
Sep 25th 2011, 10:45 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 856
Posted By catpat123

Re: No water!!!

Why on earth don't they build reservoirs since the monsoon rains are pretty much guaranteed for 4 or 5 months. Or am I being naive?
Forum: Goa
Apr 17th 2011, 5:43 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,663
Posted By catpat123

Re: Freaky weather!

Unfortunately the storm hasn't made it as far as Candolim, we have had the thurnder and lightening but no rain. Pity as we could do with a little rain to clear the air.
Forum: Goa
Mar 7th 2011, 9:46 am
Replies: 388
Views: 68,692
Posted By catpat123

Re: BULLET POINT QUESTIONS FOR FCO- Comments/ and Correspondence from BHC

Just seen this on Trip Advisor if anyone's interested :-

"Mr. Beckingham will host a meeting with the British community in Goa on 21st March 2011. The venue has yet to be confirmed but, we hope to...
Forum: Goa
Jan 27th 2011, 8:51 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 673,847
Posted By catpat123

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Wow, this thread will soon be 4 years old. Douglas's warnings all came true and things haven't changed at all. Well, not for the better anyway. :(
Forum: Goa
Jan 23rd 2011, 6:04 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,091
Posted By catpat123

Re: Buying Property in Goa

If you or your spouse are not of Indian origin then forget it. Things have not improved regarding foreigners owning property in India since the Buyer Beware thread was started.

The fact that the...
Forum: Goa
Jan 16th 2011, 11:49 am
Replies: 171
Views: 35,275
Posted By catpat123

Re: CGR APARTMENTS - VARCA - GOA - Registration done of apartment

As long as the photographs don't show anything to identify you as an individual I don't see the problem in posting here and putting other clients out of their misery. If I was in their shoes I would...
Forum: Goa
Jan 15th 2011, 12:01 pm
Replies: 7,414
Views: 884,995
Posted By catpat123

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

Sorry, I wasn't having a go at Iain's post. I did understand the highlighted bit.

My comment was re the news article which is dated 14th Jan 2011 and it is the newspaper that is referring to...
Forum: Goa
Jan 15th 2011, 11:20 am
Replies: 171
Views: 35,275
Posted By catpat123

Re: CGR APARTMENTS - VARCA - GOA

Of course it is Johnny, but the people on this thread have chosen to purchase property in this location.

I have been puzzling for some time as to why some of the people on here who are chasing for...
Forum: Goa
Jan 15th 2011, 10:58 am
Replies: 7,414
Views: 884,995
Posted By catpat123

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

The two month rule has been in place for over a year now so it's hardly new.
Forum: Goa
Jan 8th 2011, 6:18 pm
Replies: 531
Views: 82,079
Posted By catpat123

Re: Good Resturants this Season

Must be time for another visit. :D
Forum: Goa
Jan 7th 2011, 5:02 pm
Replies: 531
Views: 82,079
Posted By catpat123

Re: Good Resturants this Season

I thought it was just me.

Everyone raves about Rising Waves and I'm sure it's fine but we went once about 2 years ago and weren't impressed enough to go back. The meal was OK, nothing wrong...
Forum: Goa
Nov 28th 2010, 4:21 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Posted By catpat123

Re: WHAT ARE C FORMS?

At our complex foreign owners* have to fill them in too.

* Includes sale agreement 'owners'.
Forum: Goa
Aug 31st 2010, 10:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 17,922
Posted By catpat123

Re: OCI/PIO applications

Your application does seem to be taking a long time, although I think 2 months is a bit optimistic.

My OH has just received his OCI certificate and it took about 4 months in total but the online...
Forum: Goa
Aug 12th 2010, 11:55 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,862
Posted By catpat123

Re: Charter flights to Goa

Thomson/First Choice, Thomas Cook and Monarch fly to Goa. The first two I think are much of a muchness, Monarch is by far the worst.
Forum: Goa
Mar 18th 2010, 11:05 am
Replies: 76
Views: 10,557
Posted By catpat123

Re: Help if possible, new visa rules.

Yes it is Noni. As long as your visa is valid you can stay up to 180 days. It's when you leave and want to return within two months, or renew your visa within two months that's the problem.
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