Hello,
I am originally from Kerala and am planning to return to Kochi in the next two years. I have been in the US for about 10 years now and currently work as Director of Software Development at a company in California. I am interested in knowing the experiences of others who have returned to Kerala if any. Specifically I am interested in getting recommendations on schools (I have a 4 year old), IT Management jobs, good builders/architects (I plan to buy a plot of land and construct a house), good family oriented clubs where I can get memberships etc... Any insight into these aspects as well as anything else that is important from your experience will be appreciated.
Regards
Return to Kerala
Return to Kerala
Good to see a similar minded person here. I am planing to go back in 2010 to Kerala, hoping to find a job in Kochin area.
Return to Kerala
Hi Team,
First of all I am sorry for posting unrelated topic, I am unable to start new thread.
I am planning to return to Kerala within 5-10 years . I have been working in US for past 4 years , though my GC is in process I don’t have any plan to settle in US . Though 5-10 years seems too far , I felt we need proper plan before we take any major decision like this . I am looking for below information:
- Best places to stay in Kerala ? Is Cochin a good option for schooling & permanent residence?
- What all things I can do in advance to avoid problems and additional cost while returning ?
eg; buying a land/ villa etc as the real-estate is becoming too expensive and don’t know if I can afford buying a home after 5-10 years .
- Which is best for NRIs ? Villa / Apartment /Independent house ?
- Any family club where I can join now itself to build contacts ? I am afraid I will lose all contacts returning after a decade .
- Please contact me if you are also sailing in similar boat
- Since I am not from Cochin is it okay for me to adjust ?
- What is your suggestion to build/buy a house now itself in cochin and taking a membership in church as I am planning to visit Kerala at least once a year
Thanks
R2kerala .
First of all I am sorry for posting unrelated topic, I am unable to start new thread.
I am planning to return to Kerala within 5-10 years . I have been working in US for past 4 years , though my GC is in process I don’t have any plan to settle in US . Though 5-10 years seems too far , I felt we need proper plan before we take any major decision like this . I am looking for below information:
- Best places to stay in Kerala ? Is Cochin a good option for schooling & permanent residence?
- What all things I can do in advance to avoid problems and additional cost while returning ?
eg; buying a land/ villa etc as the real-estate is becoming too expensive and don’t know if I can afford buying a home after 5-10 years .
- Which is best for NRIs ? Villa / Apartment /Independent house ?
- Any family club where I can join now itself to build contacts ? I am afraid I will lose all contacts returning after a decade .
- Please contact me if you are also sailing in similar boat
- Since I am not from Cochin is it okay for me to adjust ?
- What is your suggestion to build/buy a house now itself in cochin and taking a membership in church as I am planning to visit Kerala at least once a year
Thanks
R2kerala .
Return to Kerala
My answers in blue below.
r2kerala;407889Hi Team,
First of all I am sorry for posting unrelated topic, I am unable to start new thread.
I am planning to return to Kerala within 5-10 years . I have been working in US for past 4 years , though my GC is in process I don?t have any plan to settle in US . Though 5-10 years seems too far , I felt we need proper plan before we take any major decision like this . I am looking for below information:
- Best places to stay in Kerala ? Is Cochin a good option for schooling & permanent residence? It depends on your situation - job, relatives, school, cultural and shopping activities etc. Kochi and surrounding areas like Aluva are quite popular with R2Is.
- What all things I can do in advance to avoid problems and additional cost while returning ? Decide where you want to live, then purchase your housing that is being constructed now. Normally it takes 2-3 years for completion once the project is announced.
eg; buying a land/ villa etc as the real-estate is becoming too expensive and don?t know if I can afford buying a home after 5-10 years .
- Which is best for NRIs ? Villa / Apartment /Independent house ? In my opinion flat if you only plan to stay there part of the time now. For full time stay villa in a well planned project may be a better choice.
- Any family club where I can join now itself to build contacts ? I am afraid I will lose all contacts returning after a decade . Don't know.
- Please contact me if you are also sailing in similar boat. Yes, I would like to go sailing with you in your sailboat - just kidding.
- Since I am not from Cochin is it okay for me to adjust ? A vast number of new residents in Kochi are not originally from there. You should not have any problem adjusting.
- What is your suggestion to build/buy a house now itself in cochin and taking a membership in church as I am planning to visit Kerala at least once a year. If you want to buy now, buy a flat or villa in well planned project by a reputable builder that is the initial start up stage.
Thanks
R2kerala .
Return to Kerala
Thank you Gusman1 for carefully reviewing my queries and answering them !
BTW did you already relocate to cochin is is still planning ?
Thanks
R2Kerala
BTW did you already relocate to cochin is is still planning ?
Thanks
R2Kerala