Anyone have any views?

Goa seems too risky, and I have found a good apartment in egypt.

hi brad, i now live in tenerife ,but i lived in egypt for 3 years a place called mardi just outside ofcairo and i loved every mint of it ,iv only ever bean to goa on holiday we went for 3 weeks after 1 week we wanted to come home if i was u i would stick to egypt much better choice

We're biased - buying in El Gouna near Hurghada - our property has more than doubled in value in 18 months - has year round dry climate (though a bit windy sometimes) - no monsoon season, no real nasties in terms of possible illnesses (low rabies/malarial risk ) low crime rate (in Gouna at least) & can get flights direct to Hurghada now for as low as £69 e/w with GB airways - not sure how all that rates with Goa in comparison though

Hi,

Egypt is safer too, im in goa at the moment and its lovely.

Im very tempted with goa tho!!

brad
there are many people who have bought in goa and not had problems if your still there hunt them down or find them on ht there opinions will help. anywhere you buy there is a risk do your research and you will be ok. i am going to buy in dec in goa i have been to egypt and its very nice but for now its got to be goa for me maybe egypt next
go onto the india site brad on wednesays they have meet ups at lazy days (a bar )there may be owners there who can help
mike

Brad, I think you need to check out details with the Reserve Bank of India before buying in Goa. According to their website, foreigners are not allowed to buy 'immovable' property - be very careful. Portuguese law stills stands here as well and it is very corrupt here, so be on your guard!

flip
he has already bought a 3 bed apartment off an estate agent

ggg - well, let's hope he has checked the law properly then, in fact, I hope lots of folks have checked the law properly and not been swindled.

hi flip
there are ways but like you say you cant own as such but you can lease until you have residency (182 days in same financial year)

No problem of being swindled. Brad knows his stuff you guys. Stuart