Your Trusted Friend in Kolkata
An Initiative of Autumn Leaves
For years, Autumn Leaves has been a trusted companion to senior citizens living independently in Kolkata. Through our work, we have developed close relationships with families whose children live in different cities and countries around the world.
While we continue to care for the needs of elderly parents, we increasingly hear a common concern from their children:
“We need someone reliable in Kolkata who can look after our interests when we cannot be there ourselves.”
Whether it is checking on a property, coordinating repairs, collecting documents, visiting government offices, assisting with taxation-related paperwork, supervising maintenance work, or simply ensuring that important local tasks are completed properly, distance often makes even simple responsibilities difficult.
To bridge this gap, Autumn Leaves introduces SOHOCHOR.
In Bengali, Sohochor means a companion, friend, or trusted associate. True to its name, Sohochor serves as your dependable local presence in Kolkata—someone who can coordinate, follow up, verify, supervise, and assist whenever needed.
Why Sohochor?
Families living abroad often face challenges such as:
- Managing residential properties from a distance
- Coordinating maintenance and repairs
- Following up with government and municipal offices
- Handling taxation-related documentation
- Supervising vendors and service providers
- Collecting and submitting important documents
- Assisting elderly parents with administrative work
- Managing unexpected local issues and emergencies
A task that may take a few hours locally can require international calls, multiple follow-ups, and even an expensive trip to Kolkata.
Sohochor offers a trusted solution.
Our Services
- Property inspections and condition checks - Photo and video documentation - Vacant property monitoring - Coordination of maintenance and repair work - Vendor identification and supervision - Tenant-related coordination - Property handover assistance
- Collection and submission of documents - Assistance with municipal and civic matters - Utility-related follow-ups - Coordination for certificates, records, and applications - Courier and document management
- Coordination with Chartered Accountants - Collection and organization of required documents - Assistance in submission and follow-up processes - Support in obtaining necessary records and statements Professional taxation, legal, and accounting services will be billed separately by the respective professionals.
- Vendor verification - Household service coordination - Insurance and utility payment assistance - Appointment scheduling and follow-ups - Local representation and coordination
For families whose parents are already associated with Autumn Leaves, Sohochor provides additional support for: - Administrative work - Office visits - Documentation requirements - Home maintenance coordination - Local emergency assistance
Membership
Annual Registration
Membership Fee: ₹5,500 + GST per year
The annual registration includes:
- Dedicated member account
- Priority service access
- Service request management
- Coordination support
- Digital reporting and communication
- Maintenance of service records
- Access to the Sohochor assistance network
The membership fee covers enrollment and access to the service platform. Individual assignments and activities are charged separately based on the nature, complexity, time involvement, and resources required.
Service Charges
Since every request is unique, charges are determined according to the scope of work.
Typical services may include:
| Service Category | Starting Charges |
| Telephonic coordination and follow-up | ₹500 onwards |
| Document collection or submission | ₹1,000 onwards |
| Property visit and inspection | ₹1,500 onwards |
| Vendor coordination | ₹1,000 onwards |
| Government or municipal office visit | ₹2,000 onwards |
| Supervision of repair or maintenance work | ₹2,500 onwards |
| Special assignments and project coordination | Custom quotation |
Actual costs, travel expenses, statutory charges, vendor fees, and professional fees, wherever applicable, will be charged separately.
The Sohochor Promise
At Autumn Leaves, trust has always been the foundation of our relationship with families.
Sohochor extends that trust beyond elder care.
Whether it is a property that needs attention, paperwork that requires follow-up, a repair project that needs supervision, or an important task that simply requires someone dependable on the ground, Sohochor is there for you.
Because distance should never prevent you from taking care of what matters most.