Apartments for Sale in Goa

Near the airport: Dabolim and Sancoale

Two large completed communities sit at Dabolim. Provident Adora De Goa is a township of 1,900 homes on 32 acres, with 1 to 3 BHK flats from Rs. 63.2 Lakhs. TATA Rio De Goa has 639 homes on 4.82 acres, all 2 BHK, from Rs. 65 Lakhs.

At Sancoale, Sattva Water's Edge is a smaller building of about 96 flats, ready to move, with 1 to 3 BHK homes from Rs. 45.88 Lakhs onwards. Its follow-on phase, Sattva Water's Edge II, is a new launch with 1, 2 and 4 BHK plans, price on request.

Living near the airport makes short trips from Bangalore, Mumbai or abroad easy. You give up being on the beach, so drive to the nearest stretch of coast and see whether the distance suits you.

On the headland: Dona Paula

Prestige Ocean Crest at Dona Paula is a completed building of 106 homes on 2 acres. Its flats are mainly 3 BHK with a maid's room, from Rs. 1.85 Cr. Dona Paula sits close to Panaji, so the capital's shops and offices are near at hand.

Buying a flat you will not live in full time

Most Goa buyers are away for much of the year, and that shapes the checks.

• Ask who will look after the flat when it is empty, and what that costs. Large townships often have staff; small buildings may not.
• Salt air and humidity are hard on paint, metal and appliances. Ask how often the building is repainted and what the maintenance fee covers.
• If you plan to let the flat to tourists, check that the society allows short stays and what licence you would need.
• Check water supply in the tourist season, when demand peaks.

On paper, a finished building should have an occupancy certificate, and any project still selling new units must be on Goa RERA. Goa land often has a long ownership history, so have a local lawyer trace the title. If you live outside India, confirm the rules that apply to you before paying.