With the Olympics set to take place in 2016 and the World Cup even sooner in 2014, Brazil is getting a lot of positive attention at the minute. And it seems that there are plenty of reasons for the country t hot property in 2010, according to an industry expert.

Nick Marr, chief executive officer of HomesGoFast.com, said that the construction and infrastructure upgrade works in the country ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games will help to boost real estate sales. The upcoming football World Cup in 2014 will also see a boom in infrastructure investment, with 12 host cities seeing new sporting facilities being upgraded or constructed. The South American country has been tipped ahead of France and the US as the place to invest next year.

Mr. Marr added that Brazil would be the number one place for investors and it is the place generating most interest. The great thing about Brazil is that investors have good exit opportunities with local and overseas buyers to sell to when the time comes. He also advised that people should look at properties in Natal, Bahia, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceara as the most favourable investment areas.

According to The Organization for Economic and Development Cooperation (OEDC), Brazilian property owners will experience robust growth of the country's economy in 2010 and 2011. The Organization has predicted that the country will see growth of around 4.5 per cent, performing better than other nations.

A report from the organization suggested that next year "the government could begin to roll back budget incentives as the economy consolidates". The predictions are an improvement on earlier ones, which estimated 0.8 per cent growth in 2009 and four per cent in 2010.

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Located in southern Brazil between the states of Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina has much to offer travelers with its stunning beaches and numerous activities to be enjoyed by holidaymakers lucky enough to make it to the region.

Less than an hour's flight from Sao Paolo, This small Brazilian state, with a little more than 6 million residents, unites within its diversity of scenery and people that marvels visitors. From white sand beaches, tropical forests and snowy mountains to Azorean fishermen, Italian farmers, and German industrialists, this is a land of beautiful, sharp and fascinating contrasts.

The states economy also has its share of contrasts as a strong agriculture, based on small farms, shares space with an active industrial park, the fourth largest in Brazil. Large companies and thousands of small businesses are spread across the state, linked to consumer centers and ports by an efficient highway grid. These roads also boost tourism, a natural vocation of this small state, now the nation's third largest tourist center.

There are 500 km of beaches, lined by mountains, lagoons, rivers and the enthusiastic Atlantic Coastal Forest. From the quiet Babitonga Bay, on the Paraná border, to the long stretch of open sea at Ararangua, the curtain rises on fascinating scenery of pristine waters, white sands and natural beauty. The Beto Carreiro World theme park, in the municipality of Balneario de Penha, is the largest tourist attraction of the region, together with the fantastic beaches and the historic heritage of Sao Francisco do Sul.

Although it occupies little more than 1% of the Brazilian territory, Santa Catarina excels on the national scene, and not only for its cultural, ethnic and geographic diversity, but also for its privileged location in relation to the countries of Mercosur, represent an huge potential for the affirmation of the state as one of the principal tourist destinations in the country. A breathtaking coast line, established tourist attractions such as Florianopolis, Balneario Camboriú and Blumenau, gorgeous mountains, and a complete circuit of festivals entice the tourists. With these attractions the state receives some 4 million tourists per year, a number that is constantly growing.

Eco-tourism, the fastest growing tourist sector worldwide, offers the best potential for Santa Catarina and attracts a growing contingent of nature sports lovers, for mountain climbing to hiking, mountain biking to rafting with canoeing, paragliding and scuba diving facilities all nearby, while in the winter, pine trees covered in snow high up in the mountains and then the well preserved Atlantic Coastal Forest attract nature lovers. This trend can turn the region into a new world center of eco-tourism, a vocation that seems to have been especially planned for this land, that has the name of a saint and which is blessed by nature.

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People thinking of buying Brazilian real estate in Salvador will find a wealth of culture, culinary, musical, dance and martial arts traditions, according to a travel expert.

The Lonely Planet guide said that Salvador is the capital city of Bahia and is one of the brightest gems in Brazil's crown. The guide stated that Salvador is the nexus of an incredible arts movement. Wild festivals happen frequently, with drum corps pounding out powerful rhythms against the backdrop of colonial buildings almost daily.

Salvador has some stunning beaches with a fantastic year-round tropical climate and it is at the centre of Brazil's tourism push. Major real estate developers and hotel operators have been investing heavily in the region. For rental investors looking for a traditional holiday let investment, Salvador may be the best opportunity Brazil has to offer. Salvador offers the best carnival in Brazil, due to its combination of traditional dances, like samba and its vibrant music scene. Capoeira a martial art developed by the slaves of Bahia is also very popular and spectacular to watch.

With its colorful colonial architecture, unique blend of traditional styles and natural scenery, Salvador is set to continue being a major tourist hotspot and Visitor numbers are at an all time high. The region already has excellent infrastructure and cultural conditions for high levels of tourism. Many Spanish and Portuguese developers and major resort groups have now arrived and are investing millions in tourist developments aimed at the European market.

Salvador is probably the first region in the northeast of Brazil to attract international property investors. Industry experts have stated that areas such as Rio Vermelho, Vitória and Barra are delivering strong growth returns. Locations close by like Linha Verde (Coconut Coast) are also starting to attract investment.

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People looking for Brazilian property will find new bargains as can they can get a home for £40,000 and be in with a chance to win tickets to the Olympics and the World Cup.

With Brazil now hosting the world’s two biggest sporting events in the space of just two years - the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics - UV10 has released plots for property in Brazil's Natal Ocean Club Resort & Spa starting from £40,000 for 600 sq m or more and as a bonus all new buyers will be entered into a draw to win three pairs of tickets for each tournament.

The area is planned to become one of the most sophisticated private beachfront resorts and the flagship Brazilian resort for upmarket hotel group Preferred Hotels, Natal Ocean Club Resort & Spa provides some equally sophisticated homes and price tags to match with a fantastic limited opportunity to purchase 600m² -plus Estates from as little as £40,000, is making true luxury accessible for even those on a limited budget. Buyers carry a freehold ownership status and all with commanding views, fully serviced and licensed. Buyers have two main ways to maximize their investment. The first is to re-sell at inevitable profit, after a minimum of one year from plot purchase and the second is to construct, with the assistance of the Resort's development team, adhering to standards of quality and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, Samantha Gore, sales and marketing director for UV10.com, commented: "The lowest priced Beach Cabana now available direct from the developer is £308,000 but, taking the self-build route, this price could be slashed to £181,000 fully furnished with the added benefit of having until November 2011 to begin construction."

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