--- Joe Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We must come to terms with the reality that those > who left Goa are (mostly) gone for good, and those > that have made up their minds now will leave as > well. It is up to Goans who live in Goa to fend for > themselves and look after their own interests and > homeland and the reality lies therein. > Mario observes: > Excellent points, Joe. It always amuses me when the staunchest Portophiles and others on Goanet who regularly call for GOA FOR GOANS and other similar sentiments do not live there, and probably never will. I hope they will at least buy some properties in Goa and keep these out of the hands of the dastardly "foreigners" from India and elsewhere who have "discovered" the beauty of Goa that Goans have taken for granted for far too long. > I continue to encourage the diaspora Goans to buy some property in Goa, not just for sentimental reasons, but because it still looks like a good investment for such a unique tourist haven. > The properties on the coast may no longer be available or may be priced out of sight but there are still properties along the rivers and on the hills with the kind of ambience and excellent views that have great potential long-term value. Properties with good panoramic views always hold and enhance their values better than those with no panoramic view. > The problem with seafront properties in Goa are the zoning regulations which, at 500 meters from the high tide waterline, put virtually all new buildings out of sight of the sea. The riverfront properties have a 90 meter limit, which provides a far better view. This is what has made Miramar Beach on the Mandovi River so attractive to buyers. Hillside properties provide excellent views as well. The "foreigners" are less likely to be familiar with these properties, though they will discover them soon enough. >
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