Live in Goa.

Nick-H · Nov 13th, 2006, 01:43

Yes, that is one of the risks inherent in buying Indian property. someone turning up and saying that it is ancestral land, and they are entitled to a share, and the sale was not valid as they did not agree and sign the deed.

Lux Fiat · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:15

My experience with trying to buy land in Goa is that it is very difficult to get a clear title on the house or land. The Portuguese were very good record keepers and they recognized the rights of both the male and female partner in having claim to the land. The implication of this is that many people in a family or families can claim the land you are trying to buy and because the records are accurate/complete, they can go back a couple of hundred years to prove that the land was in their family etc. etc.

Make friends with an old Goan and you might have a bit of luck. Alternatively, buy from an established developer or take tips from the few Brits that have been able to pickup a Portuguese bungalow as they may have contacts.

Bottom line, if you're not Indian be prepared for a good deal of work in finding a clear title and getting around foreign ownership laws. Give the project the time and energy it deserves.

Good luck!

lez · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:39

Oh yes

spending your life savings and not using a solicitor.

stupid gits they get what they deserve

ripped off

lez and yes im 3 sheets too the wind.

capt_mahajan · Nov 13th, 2006, 07:39

lux fiat is absolutely right. goa is a minefield for clear titles.

here in hyderabad there have been isolated cases of people selling land on the outskirts a few years ago, prices zooming and the same people disputing the sale now!

machadinha · Nov 13th, 2006, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by north

Someone told me to visit this site, and ask questions.

Is the OP thick or an infiltrator trying to stir up things for BritishExpats.com?

Sorry OP, nothing personal.

Then again:

Quote:

Originally Posted by north

Don't know if any of you have heard the UK New's over the last couple of weeks, but there has been quite a few problems in Almeria Spain. The spanish goverment has clamped down on non spanish people buying property over there.

My, my. What's this world coming to eh.

Nick-H · Nov 13th, 2006, 10:31

Lux Fiat, (Hello and welcome to IM)... this is not just about the Portugese, record keeping etc... it is about Hindu rights of succession, the concept of property being owned by a family and not an individual.

As far as I know, apart from various restrictions imposed by individual states, the property law is national and applies to the whole of India.

Going back to the OP: it seems that there is now a requirement to get yourself checked out by the local police if you want to rent (another thread discusses this). You will have problems buying vehicles or property legally as a tourist (which is what the controversy is all about).

Gas: Here is Chennai there are two kinds of gas supplier: government-owned and private. The government-own provides subsidised gas. I got in on govt gas with only a tenancy agreement and phone bill --- now they are asking for ration cards.

GoanCanuck · Nov 14th, 2006, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by north

Hi All.

Thanks for your reply's. Is it best to go as a tourist first, find somewhere to rent, do the 180 day thingy, get back to Goa and try to buy a property.

The 180 day thingy is no longer recognised by the government. Even if you spend 200 days in India on a tourist visa you still can't buy property in India

The government has decided not to allow anyone on a tourist visa to buy property and they really mean it. Don't think for even a moment that you can somehow get away with buying property as a tourist.

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Nov 13th, 2006, 03:15	#17
Lux Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 11	My experience with trying to buy land in Goa is that it is very difficult to get a clear title on the house or land. The Portuguese were very good record keepers and they recognized the rights of both the male and female partner in having claim to the land. The implication of this is that many people in a family or families can claim the land you are trying to buy and because the records are accurate/complete, they can go back a couple of hundred years to prove that the land was in their family etc. etc. Make friends with an old Goan and you might have a bit of luck. Alternatively, buy from an established developer or take tips from the few Brits that have been able to pickup a Portuguese bungalow as they may have contacts. Bottom line, if you're not Indian be prepared for a good deal of work in finding a clear title and getting around foreign ownership laws. Give the project the time and energy it deserves. Good luck!

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:39	#18
lez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GOA Posts: 335	Oh yes spending your life savings and not using a solicitor. stupid gits they get what they deserve ripped off lez and yes im 3 sheets too the wind.

Nov 13th, 2006, 07:39	#19
capt_mahajan Dis member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,875	lux fiat is absolutely right. goa is a minefield for clear titles. here in hyderabad there have been isolated cases of people selling land on the outskirts a few years ago, prices zooming and the same people disputing the sale now!

Nov 13th, 2006, 10:31	#21
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,420	Lux Fiat, (Hello and welcome to IM)... this is not just about the Portugese, record keeping etc... it is about Hindu rights of succession, the concept of property being owned by a family and not an individual. As far as I know, apart from various restrictions imposed by individual states, the property law is national and applies to the whole of India. Going back to the OP: it seems that there is now a requirement to get yourself checked out by the local police if you want to rent (another thread discusses this). You will have problems buying vehicles or property legally as a tourist (which is what the controversy is all about). Gas: Here is Chennai there are two kinds of gas supplier: government-owned and private. The government-own provides subsidised gas. I got in on govt gas with only a tenancy agreement and phone bill --- now they are asking for ration cards.

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