Batch replied to the topic Fiji Property in the forum Overseas Deals 17 years, 9 months ago
Coup? What Coup?
Well the coup happened and thank goodness for everyone it was a bloodless event. It seems a great shame to undermine the rule of law and revert back to the law of the gun.
On the other hand… many Fijians I have spoken to are quite relaxed about the coup..indeed quietly support it.
Fortunately for Fiji and Fijians things seem…[Read more]
Batch replied to the topic Fiji Property in the forum Overseas Deals 18 years ago
Hi Gross Realisation
Thanks for your comments. I agree:
– you need to do due diligence to understand the business and culture of Fiji before investing. There are international firms of accountants and lawyers in Fiji who have helped us with that.
– there is no substitute for spending time understanding the market
– there is both opportunity and…[Read more]Batch replied to the topic Fiji Property in the forum Overseas Deals 18 years ago
Hey DLPP So when someone disagrees with you, the thread becomes spam. Please take a more mature approach.
In my very first post, I disclosed I am an investor in Vomo Island, Fiji. I have mentioned that several times in this thread.
DLPP I note you promote your own website every post.
Moderators this is a genuine thread on Fiji property…[Read more]
Batch replied to the topic Fiji Property in the forum Overseas Deals 18 years ago
Hi DLPP
this is precisely the kind of uninformed commentary that is so damaging to Fiji (and by way of full disclosure, investors in Fiji like myself). Sweeping generalisations and no substantive facts. References to ‘reputable sources’ yet they arent named and linked.
The one thing we do agree on. Yes please check the facts from multiple…[Read more]
Batch replied to the topic Fiji Property in the forum Overseas Deals 18 years ago
Investing in Fiji is definately for the long term and for those who perhaps are seeking a higher return for part of their portfolio. With higher returns there is of course a higher risk profile. Many investors into Fiji are also doing it for lifestyle as well as investment return.
Then again there are plenty of examples of investments in say…[Read more]