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Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by crowfieldpat
Hi Sirpa,
Greetings from warm sunny Goa, where the christmas decorations are delivered by bike! We have been to see progress at Danika, it looks a little behind schedule but phase I is being tiled. We are renting a flat near Colva Church and as promised here is our mobile no << Admin Edit - Phone number removed - It is not wise to post your tel no. on a public forum.>> << Please PM member for contact details>> We would love to meet up with you in january. In the meantime best wishes for a happy Christmas Roy and Pat I would very much like to talk to you we were there in January and again in April 06 the houses had come on considerably well in April 06 from in January 06 Rabindra is the archetect and he said he'd pulled back some time on them I haven't actually spoken to anyone that is buying on the complex so this would be great keep in touch regards Karen and Cliff |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by Karen and Cliff
Hi that would't be Danika residency just down from the police station in Goa if it is hello we are probably going to be neighbours
I would very much like to talk to you we were there in January and again in April 06 the houses had come on considerably well in April 06 from in January 06 Rabindra is the archetect and he said he'd pulled back some time on them I haven't actually spoken to anyone that is buying on the complex so this would be great Karen and Cliff Yes we are buying in Danika Residency - no 2 phase 2, so we are delighted to meet you. Have met a few others buying there, so it is good for us all to keep in touch. We were pleased to hear of good progress; they were so behind on the first phase 7/8 months, but he does a good quality build. We are due to speak to him again this week, so should have more news. If you want to chat on the phone, or by email, about anything that is not of general interest to the forum, just send a private message to me on the forum with your tel.no/email address. Best wishes from Pat and Roy |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by crowfieldpat
, Hi Karen and Cliff,
Yes we are buying in Danika Residency - no 2 phase 2, so we are delighted to meet you. Have met a few others buying there, so it is good for us all to keep in touch. We were pleased to hear of good progress; they were so behind on the first phase 7/8 months, but he does a good quality build. We are due to speak to him again this week, so should have more news. If you want to chat on the phone, or by email, about anything that is not of general interest to the forum, just send a private message to me on the forum with your tel.no/email address. Best wishes from Pat and Roy hope to speak with you soon Karen and Cliff |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by Karen and Cliff
Hi Pat and Roy I would love to speak to you no 25 on phase 2 sorry Im not used to this forum stuff how do I send you my e-mail and telephone number how do I send you a private message
hope to speak with you soon Karen and Cliff Nice to hear from you. To send a private message, click on "Crowfield Pat" on the left hand side of this message, then select send a private message to cr....pat from the drop down options which appear. We are looking forward to having a chat with you! kind regards pat and roy |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by iomexico
Cheap brand new properties for sale in north and south Goa through Keith Morley Property Management at
www.findaproperty.co.uk we have in Colva South Goa If you have would love to swop experiences we have been very pleased so far The house in s#nt ready for another year but so far so good Karen and Cliff |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by sirpa
Hi Libby Fox
I have just bought property in Goa. am planning to move there in the next year. I was so pleased with my property developers that have actually become their agent, so can advice if you need help how to buy freehold etc. sirpa For anyone interested there is a peice in GOAVOICE today a news paper I subscribe to saying that the Goa youth have took a partition to goverment protesting about foreigners buying property in Goa protesting for the laws to change so to stop foreigners buying things could get a bit rocky for those of us who have invested and I don't think we would have a leg to stand on Karen and Cliff |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by jonam
Am considering moving to goa. Now or Never. Married with two boys aged 5 and 6. Can anyone tell me about the schooling in Goa, public or private. We are British Hindus. Would appreciate any information/pitfalls that anyone has experienced. Cost of Living?, Weather?
about your experience of schooling and purchase of property ? I am looking to buy. What schools are you considering ? Did you buy a property ? |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by sirpa
Hello Roy and Pat,
thank you for your Christmas greetings! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas in Goa! I visited Danika at the beginning of November with a friend who also bought a house there. I may even have poped into your house? Mine is nowhere near to be tiled yet as it is an "later edition" My next visit is now going to be in mid Feb as i have committments here that prevent me to come earlier. So if you are still there then, I would love to meet. As you will have gathered I did not get your tel. number as it was removed. Let's hope we will meet there in our houses next Christmas! Do you think it is realistic for the whole site? Best wishes, sirpa Can anyone recommend a good development to purchase ? free-hold detached 3 - 4 bed ? |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by barcode-uk
Where is the best location to but in Goa ? In the north or south ?
Can anyone recommend a good development to purchase ? free-hold detached 3 - 4 bed ? It depends on what you are looking for the north is a bit like costa del Sol but nice the south is quieter the beachs are gorgeous we have bought in the south We bought through Keith Morling he made the whole process easy really he has some 3-4 beds on his web site at the moment http://www.goawayhomes.co.uk It may pay you to visit first to check out where in Goa you prefere |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by crowfieldpat
, Hi Karen and Cliff,
Yes we are buying in Danika Residency - no 2 phase 2, so we are delighted to meet you. Have met a few others buying there, so it is good for us all to keep in touch. We were pleased to hear of good progress; they were so behind on the first phase 7/8 months, but he does a good quality build. We are due to speak to him again this week, so should have more news. If you want to chat on the phone, or by email, about anything that is not of general interest to the forum, just send a private message to me on the forum with your tel.no/email address. Best wishes from Pat and Roy Nice to see some other people who are buying in Danika Residency Phase II. We are buying number 8. We were last there in November 2005. We set up our company and everything seemed to go ok. We are going back in October for 6 months. We would love to hear from our neighbours who have seen the complex recently. We can't seem to get a completion date from Micon, can anybody help? We would love to speak to somebody. Thanks. |
Re: Goa Danika
Hi Steve and June.
My wife and I have been considering moving to Goa for a while now, but never given it much of a chance as we were a bit aprehensive about starting a business. I noticed you have done just that,and wondered if you have any hints and tips, and if there are any pitfalls you should look out for. Also, is it true that you can apply for a 2 year visa if you start a business? Any info much appreciated. Had enough of the rat race!! Thanks. |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by Steve & June
Hello This is Steve & June
Nice to see some other people who are buying in Danika Residency Phase II. We are buying number 8. We were last there in November 2005. We set up our company and everything seemed to go ok. We are going back in October for 6 months. We would love to hear from our neighbours who have seen the complex recently. We can't seem to get a completion date from Micon, can anybody help? We would love to speak to somebody. Thanks. We are Roy and Pat at No. 2, and I have been getting a group of Danika neighbours together. If you send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE on this forum with your email address and telephone no., I will keep you updated with the current news and there is a lot going on at the moment. Re completion dates - I gather that Micon are clawing back some of the delay but it will depend on the monsoons. The latest I have (may) is that internal walls are up and stairways cast, but Micon are excellent builders but dreadful at replying to emails. Looking forward to hearing from you. |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by Steve & June
Hello This is Steve & June
Nice to see some other people who are buying in Danika Residency Phase II. We are buying number 8. We were last there in November 2005. We set up our company and everything seemed to go ok. We are going back in October for 6 months. We would love to hear from our neighbours who have seen the complex recently. We can't seem to get a completion date from Micon, can anybody help? We would love to speak to somebody. Thanks. Hi Steve and June Im Karen and my husband is Cliff we are at number 25 Danika on phase 2 we have been told completion June 2007 but When we visited in April this year they had come along way from when we were there in January Pat and Roy on this furum are trying to get a sort of residents group going by way of e-mail etc if you leave them or myself a PRIVATE MESSAGE leave your e-mail or telephone number I would love to chat with you keep in touch Karen and Cliff |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by skymonkey
Hi Steve and June.
My wife and I have been considering moving to Goa for a while now, but never given it much of a chance as we were a bit aprehensive about starting a business. I noticed you have done just that,and wondered if you have any hints and tips, and if there are any pitfalls you should look out for. Also, is it true that you can apply for a 2 year visa if you start a business? Any info much appreciated. Had enough of the rat race!! Thanks. So there is a way round it, if a bit long winded, but hopefully the Indian government will start to relax the rules, especially as they are keen to encourage foreign investment. We have had a few sleepless nights since signing up for our house but so far there haven't been any nightmares. The worst problem we've had is trying to get information out of the builders, particularly about a completion date, but apart from that everything seems to be going to plan. We found a good solicitor whom we are willing to recommend if you decide to go ahead. He helped us to to set up our company and a bank account and it all went very smoothly. The cost was £300 - which seems to be a standard fee as a few other people have told us that they paid the same. We too want to get away from the rat race here in Britain and try to start a new life together. Hope this helps you make a decision. Good luck! June and Steve |
Re: Goa Danika
Thanks Steve and June, you just about answered all my queries there. As with everything, it's hard until you find a way round it.
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Re: Goa Danika
Hi
i am planning to buy in Colva or Benaulim and would be interested to know the name and address of your solicitor to set up the company. Did you go to Goa to set it up or from england ? If you have any other advise....!! Thank you for your answer regards Marie-Christine
Originally Posted by Steve & June
Steve and I set up a company last year in order to buy a house out there. There is a bit of a Catch 22 situation about residency at the moment. To get a residency visa you have to stay there for 182 days but, of course, the tourist visa only lasts 180. However, if you have a business there you can get a two year visa and once you've been there the required 182 days you can apply for a residency visa.
So there is a way round it, if a bit long winded, but hopefully the Indian government will start to relax the rules, especially as they are keen to encourage foreign investment. We have had a few sleepless nights since signing up for our house but so far there haven't been any nightmares. The worst problem we've had is trying to get information out of the builders, particularly about a completion date, but apart from that everything seems to be going to plan. We found a good solicitor whom we are willing to recommend if you decide to go ahead. He helped us to to set up our company and a bank account and it all went very smoothly. The cost was £300 - which seems to be a standard fee as a few other people have told us that they paid the same. We too want to get away from the rat race here in Britain and try to start a new life together. Hope this helps you make a decision. Good luck! June and Steve |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by kokette
Hi
i am planning to buy in Colva or Benaulim and would be interested to know the name and address of your solicitor to set up the company. Did you go to Goa to set it up or from england ? If you have any other advise....!! Thank you for your answer regards Marie-Christine Personally, I would prefer something that's close to the beach, and am open to either a Studio or a 2-3BHK apartment. When not living in it, I'd be pleased if one could get good rentals. Anyways, so I'm looking to take a trip sometime 2nd-3rd week of September. If any of you need any help/advice or would like me to find something for you in Goa, feel free to pm/email me. I'll do my best to help... Cheers, Rickson |
Re: Goa Danika
Thank you for your proposition. I will let you know as I am searching actually, like you. I too am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartments and intend too to rent it when not using it. We will speak again about it.
Thank you for your help Cheers MC
Originally Posted by ceo
I visited Goa on the 20th of June or so. Did not have much time for house hunting. So this time, I plan to visit the place and spend a week or so looking around, before shortlisting something I'd like.
Personally, I would prefer something that's close to the beach, and am open to either a Studio or a 2-3BHK apartment. When not living in it, I'd be pleased if one could get good rentals. Anyways, so I'm looking to take a trip sometime 2nd-3rd week of September. If any of you need any help/advice or would like me to find something for you in Goa, feel free to pm/email me. I'll do my best to help... Cheers, Rickson |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by kokette
Thank you for your proposition. I will let you know as I am searching actually, like you. I too am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartments and intend too to rent it when not using it. We will speak again about it.
Thank you for your help Cheers MC You are welcome.... Just a piece of advice... Not more than 30 days ago, I went to Dubai and bought myself a Studio there, that I had decided upon just from Internet research and emailing some agents online. Since I did some real thorough research (Internet services being my primary business) I got a good deal for the Studio compared to what most quoted.... However, on reaching Dubai for the actual transfer, I did notice a couple of cheaper deals on even higher floors. Sheesh, I felt so let down by myself, but recovered quick enough, because there's not too much time to regret now : ) Note though, that even "in" Dubai all the ads. etc.. had rates higher that what I paid for. It's just that there were these 2 offers that were priced lower. Lesson learnt is, that if you're 'too' worried on how much you are paying, then either take a trip yourself to Goa once you have shortlisted some property/properties OR inquire in the local market if you can get some better deals... Best wishes, Rickson ! |
Re: Goa Danika
Hello Ceo
thank you for your advice. As you said I am actually searching through internet. Would you have any site to recommend in order to find .. the best deal ? Did you have to travel to pay (in Dubay ?) Thank you for any advice ! MC
Originally Posted by ceo
You are welcome....
Just a piece of advice... Not more than 30 days ago, I went to Dubai and bought myself a Studio there, that I had decided upon just from Internet research and emailing some agents online. Since I did some real thorough research (Internet services being my primary business) I got a good deal for the Studio compared to what most quoted.... However, on reaching Dubai for the actual transfer, I did notice a couple of cheaper deals on even higher floors. Sheesh, I felt so let down by myself, but recovered quick enough, because there's not too much time to regret now : ) Note though, that even "in" Dubai all the ads. etc.. had rates higher that what I paid for. It's just that there were these 2 offers that were priced lower. Lesson learnt is, that if you're 'too' worried on how much you are paying, then either take a trip yourself to Goa once you have shortlisted some property/properties OR inquire in the local market if you can get some better deals... Best wishes, Rickson ! |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by kokette
Hello Ceo
thank you for your advice. As you said I am actually searching through internet. Would you have any site to recommend in order to find .. the best deal ? Did you have to travel to pay (in Dubay ?) Thank you for any advice ! MC Well no, I cannot at this time recommend any online sites for an impartial search on properties in Goa. For Dubai, I did not have to travel to pay, but for the prpoerty transfer I did go there to sign in person (which could also be done by a Power of Attorney).... Cheers, RR |
Re: Goa
i am purchasing an apartment at Fatrade "Dona Rosa" ground floor no 2 (B) does any body out there have any info
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Re: Goa
Originally Posted by jonsos
Greetings all, Am seriously thinking about moving to Goa when I retire and would welcome any information at all. Thanking you in antisipation, John
We moved to Goa to retire in Sept 2005, after visiting for 10 years on holiday, We went in person to the Birmingham Embassy with our Sale Agreement and NRI bank statements, and got a 1 yearX. We came over to Goa, reported to the FRO and got our residence paper, which then entitled us to get our Pan Cards, Indian driving licence, residential bank account, and also to put in our 183 days as needed to buy legally before 1st April 2006. We went back to England for my husbands mums birthday in July2006, and while we were there renew our visa's. We arrived at the London Embassy with all the documents I have mentioned and more, to be told we can't have an x visa, only tourist. We got a 2 year tourist visa which means we have to leave India, we class as home every 180 days. Which means we can't buy our home, in fact we can't do anything. What we want to know is why, and is there anybody out there in the same position, and also is there anything we can do about it. Thankyou for taking the time to read this, and please reply. Bye the way no one has come up with any answers, Not our goverment and not theirs. Come on you British we can do better than this. We have fought in two world wars, and I think there is a war against us Brits in India. The only thing I want after working for 42 years is to have a nice peaceful life in a great enviroment. And that is Goa, I don't want to work, I have done that. Lets get this solution sorted. This is our lifes they are playing about with. |
Re: Goa
Hello, My friend and i are looking to visit Goa for a month and are looking for accomodation preferably beachfront with some views and somewhere to sit out for a month from mid January to Mid febuary = we can be flexible on dates, does anyone have any accomodation = we need seperate bedrooms with preferably aircon. If anyone had details and prices even a guide what we should be payiong would be great. By the way were in our late 40's/50's so not wanting to rave all night = Well may try i once! LOL :rolleyes:
Does anyone advise just getting there then looking for accomodation? If so wheres best to go. Also any ideas on getting there? We live in Turkey at the moment and could get to Istanbul Airport. many thanks Linda |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by jonsos
Greetings all, Am seriously thinking about moving to Goa when I retire and would welcome any information at all. Thanking you in antisipation, John
THE PACE OF LIFE WILL GIVE YOU AN EXTRA 20 YEARS IT'S SO CHILLED. THE FOOD IS GOOD, PEOPLE KIND, WEATHER GREAT, BOOZE CHEAP. WHAT MORE DOES A PERSON NEED? GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND. ANTONIA ;) |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by Merlot
So is this place cheap to live? Is there work there for expats?
All I have seen is people on the beach chilling! Sounds very appealing! Merlot at there income level which is lower than ours because of there cost of living, Brits can afford to retire there with a pension, and live comfortable,From the info i have read in independent mags, :beer: . |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by r.bartlett
http://www.globalcommerceuk.com/goap...ges/Search.asp
http://www.goacom.com/realestate/buy_sell.html if you email these guys it's a start.. cheers richard |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by Kay Western
I would be grateful if any one could advise me as I am getting mixed inforamtion. As a british person (not Indian by origin) if I buy say an apartment in Goa cash - and own it for a few years and then decide to sell as I want to release my money - can I take the money back to the Uk - some companies tell me I can and some I can't ?? and it will influnence my decsion - many thanks in advance
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Re: Goa
Originally Posted by marmarisL1V1NG
Hello, My friend and i are looking to visit Goa for a month and are looking for accomodation preferably beachfront with some views and somewhere to sit out for a month from mid January to Mid febuary = we can be flexible on dates, does anyone have any accomodation = we need seperate bedrooms with preferably aircon. If anyone had details and prices even a guide what we should be payiong would be great. By the way were in our late 40's/50's so not wanting to rave all night = Well may try i once! LOL :rolleyes:
Does anyone advise just getting there then looking for accomodation? If so wheres best to go. Also any ideas on getting there? We live in Turkey at the moment and could get to Istanbul Airport. many thanks Linda I do own this place in goa ... please visit web site : www goa-holiday-rental.com Please bear in mind the web site is new and is currently being worked on ... you could fill the enquiry form provided on the website should you need further info ..... this is a 1 bed room apartment with air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen ( fridge , hotplate, ect )... a living room and two balconies ( one over seeing the pool ) |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by wen
To buy an apartment legally in Goa you have to own a business (Legal Business). Your money then transfers through thr RBI ( Reserve Bank of India), so they know where your money has come from. Then you can take out of the country what you have put in, not the profit. Wen
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Re: Goa
Hello there I did answer your letter earlier, but someone called Sue deleted it saying I was advertising.
DONT KNOW WHY THE OTHER GUY WHO IS ADVERTISING DIDNT GET DELETED? In any case if you want more info regarding your questions please go to my site at www.equilibriumtherapies.com Thanks
Originally Posted by marmarisL1V1NG
Hello, My friend and i are looking to visit Goa for a month and are looking for accomodation preferably beachfront with some views and somewhere to sit out for a month from mid January to Mid febuary = we can be flexible on dates, does anyone have any accomodation = we need seperate bedrooms with preferably aircon. If anyone had details and prices even a guide what we should be payiong would be great. By the way were in our late 40's/50's so not wanting to rave all night = Well may try i once! LOL :rolleyes:
Does anyone advise just getting there then looking for accomodation? If so wheres best to go. Also any ideas on getting there? We live in Turkey at the moment and could get to Istanbul Airport. many thanks Linda |
Re: Goa
Originally Posted by Antonia
Hello there I did answer your letter earlier, but someone called Sue deleted it saying I was advertising.
DONT KNOW WHY THE OTHER GUY WHO IS ADVERTISING DIDNT GET DELETED? Thanks As it states in our Forum Rules "The forums are not a venue for advertisements in any way. It will be the sole discretion of britishexpats.com and its moderators as to what constitutes an advertisement" |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by Steve & June
Steve and I set up a company last year in order to buy a house out there. There is a bit of a Catch 22 situation about residency at the moment. To get a residency visa you have to stay there for 182 days but, of course, the tourist visa only lasts 180. However, if you have a business there you can get a two year visa and once you've been there the required 182 days you can apply for a residency visa.
So there is a way round it, if a bit long winded, but hopefully the Indian government will start to relax the rules, especially as they are keen to encourage foreign investment. We have had a few sleepless nights since signing up for our house but so far there haven't been any nightmares. The worst problem we've had is trying to get information out of the builders, particularly about a completion date, but apart from that everything seems to be going to plan. We found a good solicitor whom we are willing to recommend if you decide to go ahead. He helped us to to set up our company and a bank account and it all went very smoothly. The cost was £300 - which seems to be a standard fee as a few other people have told us that they paid the same. We too want to get away from the rat race here in Britain and try to start a new life together. Hope this helps you make a decision. Good luck! June and Steve |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by lolo
hi june and steve my name is linda my husbands name is mick we have a property in apora and we have to do the six months for our residncy as we both work at the moment we are looking to find a good solicitor to may be set up a buisness as you have done to it would be good if you could give us some more imformation as we are going to do three weeks in april and if we can six months from july as we also want to experience some of the monsoon we are travelling to goa november 06 for two weeks to buy the basic furniture for when we return april 07 any would appreciate any info linda and mick
there are plenty of shop in panaji like.... living room, grandis and guatier ..dont try to go for the option of a local carpenter as this in my expereance add to the price ... the above ready made furniture is as good . |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by rayden
hi ,
there are plenty of shop in panaji like.... living room, grandis and guatier ..dont try to go for the option of a local carpenter as this in my expereance add to the price ... the above ready made furniture is as good . |
Re: Goa Danika
Originally Posted by lolo
hi rayden thankyou for your reply we have made a note of the shops you mentioned we will be visiting goa in november so will be looking for furniture we have apartment in apora that was completed xmas 05 we bought from acron the complex is villa nina excllent finish
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Re: Goa
I had exactly the same problem... Two years ago I "purchased" (i.e. signed "long-term" rent agreement) condo in Goa. Then in December 2006 I applied for long-term (5 years) Indian visa in NYC, US... I provided all neccessary documents proving that I have property in India... After long discussions and arguments they finally issued 1 year visa... Their main argument was that foriegns can not buy or invest in property in India and therefore they don't see any reasons to give me 5 years visa...
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