Brazil Real Estate News
Property Market Trends and Reviews

Overseas investors considering buying property in Brazil could be interested to hear the news of the high rate of economic growth in Brazil and a $7 billion (£3.5 billion) loan by the World Bank for improving the infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ignacio Goni, the head of Latin American research for Riedel Research Group has revealed that Brazil was a very attractive place to be for investors in most sectors.

The Brazilian press has reported that last week in Washington DC the Executive Board of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) approved the deal.
IBRD has stated that almost 70% of the financing should be made available to state governments for priority projects and the Growth Acceleration Programme. Overseas investors are planning to buy property for sale in Brazil will be increased as the infrastructure improvements across the country would indirectly support investors by raising the appeal of certain locations.

The recent surge of tourists would kick-start growth in the Brazil economy, with the holiday industry being the key player. The burgeoning tourist trade are driving property prices upwards and offers investors the chance for strong returns on their investment.

Louise Brown on an interview to The Telegraph has said that foreign property buyers would be able to enter the market at a relatively low price, since it is considerably cheap to invest in Brazil at the moment. Property Frontiers said that property and land prices are rising but still reasonably priced and investors in rental properties could expect returns of about ten per cent a year.

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Gulf Weekly has reported that Brazil is enjoying strong growth, political stability and strong trade relations with other nations so foreign investors have been encouraged to consider purchasing property for sale in Brazil particularly in north-east Brazil. The north-east region has become a major of hotspot for holiday home buyers and expats.



Brazil's tourism industry is presently concerned in a major marketing drive; NuBricks.com has anticipated that it could offer ideal conditions for overseas property investor.

Some regions of north-east Brazil is very much an overseas property hotspot of untapped potential, including parts of the state capital Joao Pessoa. The International Property Investment Network (IPIN) has said that it offers good infrastructure, highly desirable surroundings and good quality facilities at a relatively cheap price. North-east Brazil is boosted by an advanced and fast-growing tourist infrastructure, while property prices are yet to shoot up, making it ideal for today's investors.

Property experts consider North-east Brazil is a myriad of natural and very advanced attractions that have been greatly underdeveloped. Recently Brazil was praised by the Times for offering a booming economy, unwavering political system and an expanding housing market.

Mr. Lewis, a director of Savills believes that house prices across Brazil are expected to rise by at least eight per cent in 2008, although some areas could see growth of up to 20 per cent.

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Petrobras, Brazil's state-controlled oil company has discovered in the Santos Basin in the southeast of the country around eight billion barrels of light oil, which could catapult Brazil on the map as a major exporter of oil. The oil resource which was found in the Tupi field could represent 40 per cent of the total oil reserve in Brazil and affords a huge economic boost for Brazil. These oil and gas discoveries in the last 3 months off the coast of Rio de Janeiro will make Brazil break into the top ten list of oil producing nations.

Business Week has reported that the Tupi oil field is 155 miles off the coast of southern Brazil and is the biggest oil find since 2000. Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos, head of the Trade Promotion Programs Division of the Ministry of External Relations has said in an interview that Brazilian oil reserves, biofuels and availability of hydroelectric power generation are added guarantees that Brazilian property investment is safer due to the assurance that energy will be available to sustain the economic growth. The oil discoveries are so important for property investors in Brazil as similar oil boom in Dubai and Norway have regularly seen their property market post record price increases annually.

Brazil's property market is now in good shape for overseas investors. According to Jose C. Santiago, licensed and certified attorney of law in Brazil in his portal LawOfficeInBrazil.com has stated that the country is a buyer's market, with low prices because there are more homes for sale than there are buyers. The demand for property in Brazil is expected to increase by approximately 900,000 units each year.

Overseas investors looking for good property returns with relatively low-entry costs may consider investing in Brazil following the oil discovery, which may strengthen the country's economy and in turn raise property prices. Business week has reported that Brazil is a smart place to invest. It is a self-reliant country on the energy front, a position that has been further strengthened by the recent discovery of new oil fields.

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Brazil is predicted to be the next major investment property hotspot and it is one of the top places for British property investors. Brazil breaks into top 10 for the first time of Currencies Direct's monthly Global Emerging Markets Index, charting at number nine. That means Brazil is the ninth most popular investment location for Brits buying homes abroad, according to Currencies Direct.

Currencies Direct noted that Brazil is the richest Latin American country and has well-developed mining, agricultural manufacturing and service industries, a large labour pool. According to PropertyShowrooms.com, Brazil is emerging quickly as property investment hotspot for European property entrepreneurs’ and annual price increase by as much as 20 per cent. The property market and infrastructure are developing at fast pace and this is the time to consider a purchase.

However, Mark O’Sullivan, head of trading at Currencies Direct, said property investment in Brazil come with many positives and negatives that investors should ensure the facts before making an investment.

Carlos Novis Guimaraes, chairman of the board at property developer Invest Tur has said in an interview with market watch that purchasers could find property for sale in many different environments. Harry Lewis, a director of Savills, predicted that Brazil would attract further interest from overseas property buyers during the next few months. So the investment in Brazil housing market would be highly lucrative for property investors.

This comes after the reports from The Latin Business Chronicle that Brazil’s real estate has shown positive growth over the last few years, buoyed by a strong economy.

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Brazilian tourist authorities have announced the launch of new promotional campaign to boost Brazilian tourism. The $6 million promotional campaign is launched across various media, including print publications, TV campaign and internet.

The national tourism institute official figures show that visitor numbers to Brazil climbed in October, showing a 15.2% year-on-year increase. Brazil saw an increase from the 479,550 from October 2006 to 552,520 people arriving in october2007. They also indicated the growing trend of package tourism visitors.

Property investor Louise Brown stated that speaking to the Telegraph; the surge of tourists would boost the local economy, with the holiday industry being the linchpin.

In the year 2006, 721,633 Americans visited Brazil, outnumbered only by Argentinean tourists. So billboards highlighting Brazil's tourist destinations are erected in a number of major US airports. Brazil’s tourism industry is predicting total number of visitors in 2008 should well exceed that of last year based on the current performance of Brazil’s travel industry so far this year.

The stats indicate good tidings for overseas investors into the country’s developing second home property market and holiday rental accommodations. The promotional drive to boost country’s tourism further increases Brazil’s claim as next big thing as travelers and property investor’s world over seek new emerging destinations

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Brazil was officially named as 2014 hosts of football World Cup, also known as the FIFA World Cup. Property experts predict that The World Cup will bring huge real-estate profits to Brazil.

Easier Property said that hosting the world’s biggest sporting event by the country in 2014 would add to the confidence of investors. Brazil is on the threshold of a massive international exposure and is now considered a true property hotspot for overseas investors.

Former Brazilian international Antonio Lopes told Reuters that Brazil as a whole is going to be benefited through the FIFA world cup. This will highlight the country on the international stage and draw attention to many of country’s major cities. Holiday makers and overseas property investors are more and more getting attracted towards Brazil due to the overwhelming prospects the world cup is going to offer. Those who have and going to have commercial Brazil property investment by 2014 would see huge demand for their rental accommodation due to the influx of football fans.

Long-term enhancements in transport; environment, tourism and significant improvement in public safety are going to take place due to the mega event. This may drive up the property prices in that places which are going to host the world cup matches.

F&C assets management revealed that emerging markets like Brazil are drivers of global growth and in Brazil; overseas investors can find good valuations and strong earnings.

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