Foreign investors thinking about buying property in Brazil may be interested in initiatives the government has made to boost its economy to withstand the global economic crisis, China's state news agency has reported.

Henrique Meirelles, the president of the Latin American nation's Central Bank, has said that to the Xinhua agency that the economy will grow at a rate faster than the global forecast of two per cent, reports Ready2Invest.co.uk. Indeed, he predicts that it will grow at a higher rate than the anticipated global average of two per cent. He also added that Brazil will undergo a deceleration in the credit next year, but in a much lower pace than many countries.

Mr Meirelles went on to say that the central bank still had more than US$200 billion in foreign reserves despite taking action to curtail the effects of the ongoing worldwide economic issues. The bank has spent approximately US$77 billion to improve liquidity levels and make sure credit is offered in all areas of the economy.

A spokesperson for the Embassy of Brazil in London has stated that property prices in Brazil have been growing to the tune of 20 per cent per year and the volume of property in Brazil being bought increased by 80 per cent in 2007.

The Brazilian economy has grown faster according to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and he has pledged to help the nation become even more independent, according to MercoPress.

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TheMoveChannel.com has reported that those who are looking for property purchase has to obtain a good agent who will be able to help Brazilian property investors find the real estate that matches their requirements. The organization advised investors to be sure they understand the charges and liabilities involved in any negotiation so they are in a position where they are best protected.

According to the New York Times, Global real estate brokers Eychner Associates said that the legal aspects of property purchase in Brazil are handled by a notary and fees should range from between two and three per cent. Bob Eychner, president of the firm, has said that investors would also have to pay a three per cent transfer tax. He advised buyers to borrow from a Brazilian branch of an international bank, as the nation's mortgage industry is relatively robust despite the global credit crunch.

Dan Johnson, the managing director of TheMoveChannel.com, said that the mandatory requirement to buy property in Brazil is a CPF number (tax registration number), which can be applied for via the embassy.

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Brazilian property is one of the "most attractive" emerging real estate markets for the property buyers looking abroad, it has been reported.

Foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp has stated that economic climate over the course of the past few weeks have put Brazilian property investors in a favorable position and the pound is weaker than ever against the euro which means the property in European nations are more expensive.

Deane Roe, account manager for the firm has said that The cost of buying property in Brazilian Real is currently cheaper as investors sell off high risk assets and a property priced £67,546 on last September would now cost only £58,000.

He concluded that a gradual resumption of credit is taking place due to the measures that are adopted, such as the reduction of mandatory deposits by banks, the injection of dollars into the exchange market it is wise to keep an eye on the situation. BuyAssociation revealed that Brazil's banks have healthy cash reserves in place and the total level of borrowing in the nation is far less compared to other countries.

Brazzil Magazine reported last week that finance minister Guido Mantega told an economic meeting the nation is enjoying a middle class boom.

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