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Just waiting for my termination papers from Acron.

Goodbye owning,hello renting...


Keith Rogers

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Anyone know someone who can rent me a flat for the winter at a reasonable price ???

Keith Rogers

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Hi leavinggoa,

Maybe you are right, but i keep trying. I am self taught, so i ( maybe niavely) believe if douglas can understand it anyone can.

I am also concerned about the newbies coming on to this site for info and i thought maybe its another way of explaining things.

Regards douglas

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Hello Keith,
Don't think you'll get a decent place for a reasonable price any more, what with all the high prices being paid for property.
Check out the new Irish developer he seems to be offering his customers good returns, perhaps he know some one.

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Hi Keith,

Their is a guy i know quite well called Chris who has a small Rental business.
He trades under Royal Estate Agents and is based in Serenity Building in Arpora.
Chris is a Goan who lives partly in London (off season) and the rest of the time in Goa. He owns some studio apartments as well as being a freelance letting agent for other owners.
VERY reasonable rates.
Any way here are his contact details......hes worth a try.

Royal Estate Agents
Serenity Building, Ground Floor,
Behind Abalone Resort,
Gorbhat, Arpora, Bardez, Goa
India 403 518

e-mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone (+91) 9822073735

If he asks you how you got his details just tell him, Sharma (the irish indian) from apartment f2 gave them to you.
He will know who you mean.

Goodluck,
Remy. :thumbsup:

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Hi Chandu.
Just out of interest I asked the above developer a couple of questions one being ; Would I own the Freehold ?
Answer : " Yes, we are going to be taking care of everthing for our clients, and are also setting the shelf companies up in India for you.
The process is very simple & hassle free for you."
Wow looks like more people are going to be in for a rude awakening.
Wonder what they mean by a "shelf company", any thoughts Douglas?

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Hi cornishboy,

Ref your last para.

Presumably ,the practice of pre - registering a block of ltd cos with the registrar of cos in india with sort of appropriate names like victima tourista holdings pvt ltd.

These shell cos then be sold on by the original owner for a small turn .

The new buyer then re registers with fresh directors and can also change the name if they wish to something like [I]oso stupida and associates pvt ltd [/I

I put in the latiny sounding names cuz it sounds more sort of exotic and romantic and goan and helps greatly with the credibility and the subsequent hit rate.

Doesnt the fact that the developer concerned was previously operating in eastern europe tell even the dimmest of mr and mrs joness that maybe they should keep their money in the gold account ( even if they dont read or understand what douglas is saying about the current situation in goa) .


douglas

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Cheers Remy..

I'll give him a call later in the year when I've sorted out renting my place in Suffolk.

Any one want to rent a cosy (re)thatched cottage in a sleepy Suffolk village,beams,ingelnook,lovely local pub,75 mins from London by road ????


Keith

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Cornishboy...

It'll have to be very big shelf to hold all the leases on !!


Keith

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Has anybody got any knowledge of Regal Builders, or have you bought from them?

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Have you read indiamike.com thread 301 with regard to Directorate of Enforcement?

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Dear All

I have been reading with interest the comments on here over the last few months and have found them informative and at times rather depressing.

I have just returned from Goa after taking possesion of my apartment at Acron Villa Tina. Overall i am very impressed and pleased with the outcome. I have always found Acron to be both professional and honest. They have informed me of the recent developments regarding X visas and registration of deeds being placed on hold and i am fully aware of the implications. For newbies to this site the information being provided by certain members regarding property purchase should be taken very seriously. However please remember that many members of this site have already crossed the rubicon and have no way back. At the time the recent property issues arose last year i had almost fully paid up for my property, therefore decided to see it through. I have no regrets in doing so, although if i had known over 2 years ago what i do now i may have had second thoughts.

I really hope that the recent issues are resolved shortly, as it has been an uncomfortable time for many people. Please take into account that Acron are selling more properties to NRIs and PIOs, there are several families at my complex. Fortunately for me i have some employment and other options available as a plan B, however i plan to enjoy my Acron apartment for as long as possible and i hope that others can to.

As for opening a bank account, i did this in one day with no problems using UTI bank, i have a cheque book and ATM card, this is a sterling account, therefore you can only pay in sterling cash, UK transfer or UK travel cheques. Money is then converted to Rupee.

Best regards and good luck

David

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hi dj myself and my wife,are also happy with dealing with acron, with the villa we are buying,we received a letter off acron last week,explaining the situation at the moment. im quite happy proceding to take many holidays in our villa for many years, when its built karl:)

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Hi David,

Nice balanced article, except that i disagree with you about these issues being resolved shortly.

The issue is, that FNs are not wanted and unfortunately most FNs have such a strong sense of entitlement that they cant see it.

I also banked with uti in mapusa, nice people.

regards douglas

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Hi again everyone.

I feel that Douglas M is correct for the foreseable future at least.

I would have carried on with my flat in Villa Maria if I could hAve had some assurances that:-

A) My lease would be renewed in 58 months time

B) I would get 180 day tourist visas going forward

C)I would be able to eventually own my gaff

Sadly,I dont see this being the case.


Great shame as I love Goa


Best Regards


Keith Rogers