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The Goa government formed a one-man commission, headed by retired high court judge V K Jadhav, to investigate land grabbing cases in August 2022. Mr. Jadhav officially began his investigation in Janua...

Goa Land Scams

Goa: The New Hotspot for Second Homes for Delhi-NCR Buyers

Editorial Team | Sep 10, 2023

Developers from Delhi-NCR are acquiring properties in Goa in droves, as the demand for second homes has increased in the tropical paradise, which is India's richest state by per capita income. At leas...

Goa Second Homes Trends

Goa's land grab: Who's benefitting?

Editorial Team | Aug 05, 2023

Goa, known for its beautiful landscapes, is facing a challenges to its green areas due to a recent amendment to its land laws. The TCP Ministry amended a land law in March, putting six crore square me...

Goa Land Scams

Goa News: TCP Act Amendment Could Lead to Destruction of Goa's Environment, Say Activists

Editorial Team | Jul 21, 2023

Activists have condemned the 17(2) amendment to the Town and Country Planning Act (TCP Act), saying it will make the act redundant and open the floodgates for development in Goa. The amendment allows ...

Environment Goa

Goa News: Goa Government Intervenes to Check Land Price Rise, Forms Panels to Fix Minimum Rates

Editorial Team | Jul 19, 2023

The Goa government has formed two panels to fix minimum land rates in the state. The panels will be headed by retired IAS officers and will have representatives from the revenue department, town and c...

Digitisation Goa

Goa News: Goa Losing Its Plot to Land Grabbers?

Editorial Team | Jul 19, 2023

Land grabbing is a serious problem in Goa. It is threatening the state's land resources and its unique identity. The effects of land grabbing are far-reaching. It can lead to the displacement of peopl...

Goa Land Scams

Goa News: Goa's Real Estate Market Thriving as More Investors Look for Second Homes

Editorial Team | Jun 29, 2023

A recent study found that Goa is among the top choices for second homes in India.The study, which analyzed online search trends, found that there is a growing demand for villas in Goa, particularly in...

Goa Maharashtra Second Homes Trends

Goa News: Mumbai-Goa Travel Time to be Cut to 6 Hours by 2024 January.

Editorial Team | Jun 25, 2023

The Mumbai-Goa highway is one of the most popular tourist routes in India. However, the current travel time of 8-10 hours can be daunting for many travelers. To ease the travel between the two most po...

Goa Highways Maharashtra

Maharashtra News: Government-Trained Real Estate Agents Take Exam

Editorial Team | Jun 13, 2023

If you are looking to rent, buy, or sell your house in September 2023, you will probably run into a completely different group of brokers. Over 39,000 real estate agents in Maharashtra who are registe...

Maharashtra RERA

Goa News: Goa Foundation Launches New Center to Support Environmental Advocacy

Editorial Team | Jun 11, 2023

The Goa Foundation, a non-profit organization working for the environment and sustainable development, has opened a new Citizens' Support Hub in Panaji. The hub, located at the Comtech Services Busine...

Environment Goa

Goa News: Goa's New Law Aims to Prevent Sale of Agricultural Land to Non-Agriculturalists

Editorial Team | Jun 10, 2023

The Goa Legislative Assembly recently passed the Goa Restrictions on Transfer of Agricultural Land Bill, 2023, which imposes restrictions on the sale of agricultural land in the state. The new law aim...

Agricultural Land Goa

Goa RERA takes steps to protect homebuyers' interests, asks builders not to mortgage properties after sale agreement

Editorial Team | Jun 08, 2023

The Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Goa RERA) has asked real estate developers in the state not to mortgage any property after executing an agreement for sale with buyers. In a circular issued t...

Goa RERA

Goa News: New Mopa airport brings development to Pernem

Editorial Team | Jun 04, 2023

Pernem is suddenly witnessing a flurry of development projects due to the construction of the Manohar International Airport (MIA). The airport is expected to draw about Rs 2,700 crore of investments f...

Goa Manohar MOPA Airport

Goa News: Goa Foundation slams ad hoc zoning changes that favor one company

Editorial Team | Jun 01, 2023

The Goa Foundation has condemned seven large-scale ad hoc zoning changes in the Regional Plan 2021 that favor M/s Gangareddy Infra Private Ltd in Morjim village, Pernem taluka. In a press statement is...

Environment Goa

Goa News: A Committee to be formed in Goa to Collect Real Estate Data to Prevent Revenue Leakage

Editorial Team | May 26, 2023

The revenue department of Goa has formed a working group committee to collect data on average real estate values in different locations in Goa. The committee will classify built-up properties and land...

Digitisation Goa

Goa News: CM Pramod Sawant says Goa will become a premier wellness tourism destination soon

Editorial Team | May 10, 2023

Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, has announced that the state is poised to become a leading wellness tourism destination. He was addressing the audience of the Digital Health Summit - B20 in the s...

Goa Wellness

Portugal News: Renting studios in Lisbon is the Most Expensive Option

Editorial Team | Apr 27, 2023

As per a recent survey conducted by "Housing Anywhere," Lisbon has been identified as the priciest city in Portugal to rent a studio apartment. In the comparison of Rent Index in Portugal, it has been...

Europe New Record Portugal

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Government Maintains FY24 Ready Reckoner Rates without Hike

Editorial Team | Apr 26, 2023

The Maharashtra government has decided not to increase the ready reckoner rates for the financial year 2023-24. As most of our readers are aware, ready reckoner rates are the state government's offici...

Digitisation Maharashtra Ready Reckoner

MahaRERA introduces QR codes to provide transparent information to homebuyers for the first time

Editorial Team | Apr 25, 2023

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has implemented QR codes to provide transparent information to homebuyers. This move is a first for MahaRERA, as it aims to provide easy acc...

Digitisation Maharashtra

Goa News: Goa Government Raises Infrastructure and Property Taxes in Post-Budget Surprise

Editorial Team | Apr 24, 2023

The government of Goa has increased infrastructure and property taxes in a surprise move following the announcement of the budget: 2023-24. The move is expected to generate additional revenue for the ...

GoaTaxes

Maharashtra 2023: Understanding Stamp Duty and Registration Charges

Editorial Team | Apr 11, 2023

From April 1, 2023, government has proposed 1% increase in the stamp duty in Maharashtra, as per recent reports. This proposed hike would raise the total stamp duty in the state from 6% to 7%. In addi...

Maharashtra Registration Stamp Duty

Panel to Study Property Registration with Maps in Maharashtra - IGR

Editorial Team | Apr 10, 2023

A panel of experts from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) will conduct a study on property registration using maps in Maharashtra, India. This move comes after a rise in complaints related t...

Digitisation Maharashtra

Goa News: Non-Goan Non-Farmers Prohibited From Accessing Agricultural Land

Editorial Team | Apr 03, 2023

The Government of Goa has recently announced a new regulation stating that agricultural land in the state will be out of bounds for non-Goan and non-farmers. This decision was taken with the aim of pr...

Agricultural Land Goa

Goa News: NGT to hear Real Estate Association on Private Forests

Editorial Team | Mar 30, 2023

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has agreed to hear the plea of the association of real estate developers in Goa, seeking permission to carry out development activities on private forests in the stat...

Environment Goa

Market Update: Golden Visa Uncertainty in Portugal Could Impact Luxury Real Estate Investment

Editorial Team | Mar 29, 2023

The 'Golden Visa' program (or more specifically, the D9 or ARI - Residence permit for investment activity program) is currently the subject of intense political scrutiny and debate in Portugal. The pr...

Europe Golden Visa Portugal

The Future is Solar: Panaji Set to Become a Solar City by 2025 year.

Editorial Team | Mar 28, 2023

Goa's capital city looks poised to take an important step towards a sustainable future. Panaji will become become a solar city in just two years, according to an announcement made by the Goa Energy De...

Goa North Goa Solar

Luxury Property News: Mumbai?s Most Expensive Apartment Sells for ?250 Cr

Editorial Team | Mar 20, 2023

Luxury Real Estate News: The Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Niraj Bajaj, has purchased a triplex penthouse at the under-construction Lodha Malabar project, located in the upscale Malabar Hill neighborhood of...

Maharashtra New Record

Real Estate in Alibaug: A Brief Introduction

Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

When Mumbaikars and Punekars refer to "Alibaug," they are loosely referring to Alibaug Taluka, the stretch of villages between Mandwa, just south of Mumbai, and Revdanda, about 35 kilometers further s...

Alibag Maharashtra Market Summary

Real Estate in South Maharashtra: A Brief Introduction

Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

Sindhudurg is the southernmost district in Maharashtra, India, known for its pristine coastline and beaches. The district is named after the Sindhudurg Fort, which is a historic island fort that was b...

Maharashtra Market Summary Sindhudurg

Digital Nomads in Goa ? What's Changed since the Pandemic Ended?

Editorial Team | Jan 26, 2023

Although Covid presented many challenges, it also provided many with opportunities. The idea of remote working took off as everything in the world became digital. The millennials and Gen Z became huge...

Goa Trends

Portugal Launch Online Golden Visa Renewals

Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

This week SEF, Portugal’s immigration authorities, announced the introduction of a new online portal which will enable Golden Visa holders to automatically renew their residency permits online. The po...

Europe Golden Visa Portugal

Villas in Goa: Categories, Valuation, and Pricing Summary

Editorial Team | Jan 15, 2023

At Living Luxury Real Estate, we categorize villas in Goa into three classifications: ultra luxury villas and estates ; independent villas , and common wall villas . Deep Dive: Ultra Luxury Villas in ...

Goa Market Summary villas

Real Estate in Portugal: A Brief Introduction

Editorial Team | Jan 12, 2023

A recent study found that Goa is among the top choices for second homes in India. The study, which analyzed online search trends, found that there is a growing demand for villas in Goa, particularly i...

Europe Market Summary Portugal

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