Yes, some Goan agents are unscrupulous but I have learnt some (many?) of the UK buyers were aware of the residency requirements and rules but took their chances with paying off (bribes) as necessary. Now they are crying foul.
Additionally, ignorance of the law is no excuse. --- On Thu, 6/25/09, Vivian A. DSouza <socorro...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Those British families who have > chosen to retire in Goa, either build new homes or buy old > homes for renovation, and generally improve the > neighborhood. I have seen many formerly dilapidated homes > being taken over, renovated, and beautiful gardens planted > and flower boxes or pots placed. > > The problem in my opinion,is that they have been very > gullible, and have in many case been taken advantage of, by > un-scrupulous professionals (real estate agents, > builders and lawyers) who have cut corners and pulled the > wool over their eyes to complete deals which do not meet the > test of law. > > Being unfamiliar with local laws they have implicitly > trusted these professionals and are now finding themselves > in a stew. I hope the Government gets to the > bottom of this problem and place the blame where it truly > lies. But will they or will the "foreigners" be the scapegoats ?
