From Casual Chats to a New Calling

Back in 2015, over drinks in the vibrant coastal haven of Goa, a friend’s playful jab about building mansions sparked an unexpected turn in my career. I had recently transitioned from the high-pressure world of project management to property consultancy, helping Goans abroad manage their properties. His suggestion to extend my services to all Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) with Goan properties planted a seed. “They’re on my radar,” I told him, “But I’m careful not to overreach.” Fast forward to 2025, and that cautious ambition has blossomed into a thriving practice serving anyone with property interests in Goa.

The Unplanned Leap into Real Estate

The journey began unexpectedly in 2013 when a doctor friend approached me with a challenge: sell his brother-in-law’s 100-acre cashew plantation in South Goa. With my project management background, I was intrigued but sceptical. Goa’s property market seemed like uncharted waters—chaotic, unregulated, and far outside my comfort zone. After years of high-stress work, I had found peace, and diving into this felt risky. But the allure of a lucrative deal and the chance to repurpose my skills was too tempting to resist. Armed with a file of title documents, I took the plunge, sparking a journey of discovery that gave me a renewed sense of purpose.

Navigating Legal Hurdles and Unpredictable Challenges

Goa’s real estate market is not for the faint-hearted, especially for NRIs. Property disputes can linger in courts for years, bogged down by overwhelmed systems and sluggish legal processes. My early days were a crash course in navigating unexpected title disputes and fraudulent documentation—each hurdle a lesson in resilience. Government policies added another layer of complexity, with rules that could shift overnight, leaving buyers and sellers in limbo. For those investing their life savings, these aren’t just financial risks; they’re emotional and mental burdens that demand careful guidance.

Homeowners living abroad encounter significant hurdles. Struggling to stay updated with the ever-changing market, they depend on outdated data or unreliable agents. Managing property sales remotely often results in financial setbacks or prolonged legal disputes, as they grapple with a system that preys on the uninformed. Recognizing this, I saw that my disciplined approach—marked by meticulousness, determination, and strategic foresight—could offer a solution. I immersed myself in navigating Goa’s complex property laws, determined to master their intricacies.

Lessons Learned and a Path Forward

A decade in, I’ve learned that mastering Goa’s realty market requires more than just expertise—it demands adaptability, patience, and a deep understanding of the local landscape. From that first 100-acre deal to building a consultancy that empowers property owners, this journey has been about transforming challenges into opportunities. For "https://bonafidegoahomes.com/">NRIs and OCIs looking for property services in Goa, my advice is simple: stay informed, tread carefully, and lean on experienced guides to steer through the chaos. The rewards—a foothold in one of India’s most vibrant real estate markets—are well worth the effort. 

Author Bio

Peter Cordeiro is the founder of "https://bonafidegoahomes.com/">Bona Fide Goa Homes and a highly accomplished and result-oriented professional with over 22 years of real world, hands on experience in Sales Training, and Project Management, deeply committed to building best in class service standards in Goa’s realty market.