Luxury property for sale India

One of the World-s fastest growing economies India is an important destination for western businesses. The second largest population in the World (more than 1 billion) with property prices trending up, although when compared to other countries property prices are still very low and present a real investment opportunity. Interestingly it is the largest democracy in the World.

Capital City: New Delhi
Population: 1.12 billion
Time: IST (+5 hrs)
Dialing: +91
Money: Indian Rupee

Climate:
The climate is as diverse as the country with a coastline of 7,517 kilometers. The climate is tropical in the south and cold with snow in the Himalayan north. The summer monsoon season between June and September accounts for most all of the rainfall.

Special Features:
There are so many special features in India it is difficult to know where to begin it really is a diverse country with over 5,000 years of history. India has an incredible mix of languages, customs and religions. Ayurveda is a traditional form of Indian medicine developed by ancient sages in a similar way to Chinese Medicine. Ayurveda is said to more than just medicine and more a Science of Life using principles of nature to bring the individual back into equilibrium. India is home to a rich diversity of wildlife supplemented by an equally rich variety of flora and fauna.

The majestic elephant and roar of the tiger are unparalleled experiences in themselves.
The country offers immense opportunities for wildlife tourism with more than 70 national parks and about 400 wildlife sanctuaries India really is a paradise for the nature lover.
Home to many endangered species like the Leopard, Lion, Asiatic Elephant, the Bengal tiger and Siberian Crane. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary is an ideal habitat for the rhino and a popular destination with the naturalists and environmentalists as well as the wildlife traveller. The Madhav National Park is another rich habitat for wildlife

Getting There:
With major international airports in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, India is easily accessible from most destinations and certainly from the UK. Internally there are regular bus routes and an efficient, if unusual, rail system.

Permanent Move:
Short term visas are available for 6 month periods for tourism, business and employment within India. For longer periods your individual circumstances are considered. Permanent residency and citizenship require naturalization (through 12 years residence), or relation to/marriage to an Indian citizen.

Buying property in India:
There are some strict regulations in place regarding purchase of property in India although the process itself is not too difficult. A non-resident of India can purchase property (other than agricultural/farm houses etc) but to register ownership with the government you will be required to have either spent 6 months as a resident or have a registered business in India. Currently many properties are sold off-plan with an 'agreement to buy' contract, between the buyer and developer, which gives the buyer full ownership rights until they complete the sale deeds.