Brazil Real Estate News
Property Market Trends and Reviews

The Brazil-Arab News Agency has cited the official data from the Brazilian Central Bank which revealed that till November 2007, foreign visitors spent £2.3 billion in the country. This is an all-rime record and it is 3.89% increase when compared to the same period in the previous year.

According to Embratur, the country's tourism institute has said that the tourist market has grown by 15.22 per cent in the last year.

The overall increase in visitor numbers was found to have had a positive impact on tourism revenue. This could potentially boost its appeal among foreign property buyers, predominantly those who want to invest in rental accommodation aimed at tourists.

Brazilian government is actively trying to attract overseas investors through various means, such as campaigns to promote tourism and investing in infrastructure improvements. Brazilian tourist authorities launched a $6 million promotional campaign in 2007 in various media, including print publications and the internet.

Foreign Property Buyer website has recently stated that Brazil tourist market is on the rise and the increasing house prices make it ripe for investment. The website has suggested that promising holiday resorts would be particularly good options for investment in rental accommodation.

Furthermore, football World Cup in 2014 which is hosted by Brazil is likely to raise the profile of the country, potentially resulting in numerous economic benefits.

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The rate of economic growth in Brazil is getting higher and this could help to enhance the appeal of the country among those who are planning to buy property for sale in Brazil.

Last year Brazil has become the first Latin American country to have reached the value of $1 trillion (£502 billion) in the stock market. Brazil is now in the elite grouping of 15 countries with trillion-dollar stock markets.


The property market was recently recommended to potential buyers by independent analysts Amberlamb. It praised Brazil for offering "fantastic fiscal fundamentals" to overseas property buyers. Soaring local interest rates and bond yields are drawing investors to the Brazilian market. Brazil enjoys economic growth despite the downturn in the global marketplace. This fact may also be of interest to those who are interested in property for sale in Brazil.

Fabio Spinola, a fund manager with Quest Investmentos, told the Bloomberg news agency that Brazil provides strong growth opportunities. Asset manager Ian Cao of Rio-based Icatu Hartford predicted that a strengthening to 1.60 real (Brazilian currency) per dollar could happen soon due to the strong economic climate in Brazil.

The booming economy is driving property prices upwards and offers property buyers the chance for strong returns on their investment. Recently Mirror highlighted Brazil as a good place to invest, mainly due to its excellent climate, booming economy and unbelievably cheap property prices.

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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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IN2 property investment, specialists in overseas property investments has said that
With the property market in Spain facing an uncertain future, Brazil is emerging as the next big thing on the world's property investment market. Brazil has long been a favourite travel destination and a new breed of experienced and adventurous investors are increasingly looking to make their trip more permanent and acquire property in the country. Tourist trade reached an amazing £5 billion in 2007 which is 14.76% more than that in 2006.

IN2 property investments are now singling out Brazil as the next big property hotspot in the South American region. Brazil offers high rental yields of 4-6% and house price saw an increase of 20% in some areas last year. A study carried out on the overseas property market by Datamonitor, for Overseas Property Professional magazine, finds younger buyers of UK are increasingly turning to newer, emerging markets like Brazil. Brazilian Properties cost only 70% of those in similar European resorts.

Goldman Sachs economics report in 2001 predicted that Brazil will become one of the most dominant countries in the future and the International Monetary Fund expects Brazil economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2008 and so the property investment in Brazil is spiraling upwards. Real estate specialist The Overseas Property Agency reckons that there are many good reasons to buy in Brazil like the lowering interest rates and controlled inflation rate.

Then again, economic growth is not the only one factor influencing property investment overseas property investors are attracted by the burgeoning tourism, valued second-home market, spectacular coastline, magnificent natural beauty, year round sun shine and temperate weather.

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The new Regulations which were introduced in 2005 have had a real impact on real estate market in Brazil. The real estate market became more democratized and more realistic for low-income groups to get onto the property ladder.

According to Abecip (the Brazilian Association of Real Estate and Savings Institutions), The loan activity in the sector has soared and the number of real estate loans has increased from 53,787 in 2004 to 195,900 in 2007. Jose Carlos Oliveira, professor of economics at the University of Brasilia, told the Latin Business Chronicle that the changes revolved around real estate guarantees. The government permitted banks to possess the property until the borrower had repaid their loan completely and the buyer becomes the owner only after he has paid off the loans. This results in the person who provides the funds to have a further impetus because he can pick up the property in case of non-payment.

The regulations of Brazilian central bank according to conditions specified by the SFH (the Housing Financing System), 65% of all the government’s savings had to be given for housing credits. The remaining credits should be offered at present market rates and used for funding residential real estate.

The government anticipates that the regulations will cheer up the investors who are looking for property for sale in Brazil.

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Brazil is the world's tenth largest economy in GDP terms and its economy has expanded 5.4% last year. This expansion in economy is credited to the growing personal wealth and greater demand for property.

Officials added that Brazil also saw increase in consumer spending power, reduction in poverty rates and business development in 2007. The rate of growth was also found to increase substantially. When it comes to economic growth, Brazil has grown since 2000 at an annual average rate of 3% and in 2006 it was 3.8 percent which means that economy growth has picked up the pace.

The favourable economic growth suggests that investors could possibly get high returns. The Brazilian government initiative to improve the country’s economy has encouraged foreign investors to pour capital into the country. The government’s structural reform program and efforts to build a more welcoming climate for investment, both domestic and foreign is reaping the rewards.

Brazil was recently highlighted by the Foreign Property Website as buying property in Brazil is very lucrative. With the economic situation in Brazil getting healthier, this is the right time to invest as property prices rising by about 20% per annum and looks set to go up even further.

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Foreign investors have been showing considerable interest on the Brazilian property market. For decades now, the cities and regions, that immediately surround Rio and Sao Paulo in the south, have been thronged by tourists, and the north is beginning to open up as well. With more investments and better infrastructure in Natal and surrounding areas, the confidence in the northern real estate markets of the country is growing on par with that of south.

The Brazilian government has been putting in a lot of effort to draw investors and tourists attraction, to its balmy South American shores. Direct flights have been offered from Europe, and with the fourth largest airport expected to be ready by 2010 in San Gonzalvo, Brazil is likely to draw lot of attention.

Apart from the said factors, the stable economic conditions, booming tourism industry and beautiful climate in Brazil, strongly support the property market in Brazil, drawing in huge investments.

Strong Political background in Brazil boosts investor confidence
A democratically elected progressive government body is a strong point for Brazil, when it comes to encouraging direct foreign investments and economic policies. Brazil has the international recognition of a stable force in South America, and is dedicated towards improving the quality of life of its residents. The Brazilian Government is the driving force behind the attractiveness of this booming property sector, which in turn, leaves investors with immense confidence in the property sector of the nation, so much that, even global names such as the GE Real Estate and Donald Trump have entered into long term property development and investment commitment in Brazil.

Booming Economy of Brazil appears attractive to real estate investors
According to British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Brazilian economy is the tenth largest in the world, with 'Real' as its currency. The GDP of Brazil is R$ 2322 billion last year. The annual growth rate was 3.72% in 2006, with the rate of inflation averaging at 3.1% roughly, making the nation more economically stable and developing in a sustainable way.

The Economy of Brazil is strongly driven by industries such as mining, agriculture, petrochemicals, wood products, electronics, tourism and its trading partners on the worldwide front include major players such as the UK, America, France, China, Japan, Germany and Argentina. The strong and increasing economy and overall accepted economic stability in the global market, further ensures that the market remains an attractive option to property investors seeking long term commitment.

Brazil's low cost of living draws huge demand from investors, expatriates, and tourists
Brazilian cost of living is comparatively 20 percent lower than that of UK, which implies that British expatriates and tourists would find Brazil as a better deal for their pounds purchase, than their own motherland. This seems more appealing to investors who desire to buy in markets where people not only like to visit, but can also afford a vacation, or even prefer to live as a retiree.

Brazil's strong economic programmes improve local affordability and drive employment potential for Brazilian property
With recent statistics from the CIA World Factbook, Brazilian unemployment rate is roughly about 9%. At present, with the targeted government action programmes, these numbers are considerably low. The government has been further encouraging to boost foreign investment and raise tourism numbers. It is expected to create more than a million new jobs in Brazil, decreasing unemployment further.

This emphasis by the government to encourage investment, increase tourism and lower unemployment has boosted investor confidence in the Brazilian market, and its affluence and employment, so that there is low but steady increase in demand for property among the local population. This is a positive sign for long term health of the market, and it is a good fundamental that an investor needs to bear in mind.

Rapid increase in tourism sector directly and positively affects property economy
For the property investors who seek profit in the form of rental income from tourism, Brazilian market would be the right choice, with good potential for investment returns. With several government programmes ear-marked to promote tourism, improve infrastructure, and develop accessibility and attract investment to upgrade amenities and facilities, the country is expected to witness 65 million tourists on an annual basis, as per estimates. Further, the tourism is expected to increase by 4% each year for the next decade or so, which is no doubt, exciting news, for investors looking to let properties to tourists.

No restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property
The Brazilian government welcomes foreign buyers. Land and property ownership in Brazil is free of restrictions and foreign investors and overseas buyers are treated in the same manner as the Brazilian citizens, with all properties sold on freehold basis. To add to this, other attractive options such as the 15% capital gain tax being waived-off in the case of non-residents, profits in re-invested property and 0% purchase tax on short-term investments, make Brazil the right choice for investors who do not wish to see their properties being eroded by government authorities and bad taxation system.

Ideal landscape in Brazil makes it favorable destination for tourism-driven investments
Brazil's natural landscape offers all kinds of terrain and sight possible, and the buyers will find savannahs, plains, mountains, hills, rainforests, highlands and breathtaking waterfalls highly appealing. Even the geography in Brazil, by itself, will lend itself to every form of tourism from golf based to eco-tourism, and the beaches which stretch 8000 kms or more add to investor potential.

Brazil represents exceptional real estate based opportunity and an exciting, appealing, nation for buyers
People examining the investment property in Brazil, will find that the nation is legendary for its carnivals, range of outdoor activities, and beach life. It is usually found that places with an interesting tourism appeal, will also have an opportunity for real estate. For instance, the Rio de Janeiro, is well-known throughout the world for its annual carnival, attracting plenty of tourists. Hence, it is also increasingly growing as a destination to target property investment approach.

High accessibility makes Brazil, a more attractive option for long-term property investors
With flights that are less than eight hours from the European mainland and the UK, getting to Brazil is no longer difficult, than making it through a day at work, and generally, it is more enjoyable. Accessibility, being the key feature, an investor knows to consider his long term prospects in a market, and Brazil has all positive notes in this respect, generating interest and confidence in property-based investments.

Brazil's weather pattern suites one and all, generating more investor potential
Vast geographical expansion gives Brazil, five distinct climate regions, which virtually means, anyone can choose a weather pattern that suites them, be it, a holiday maker, a business professional, or a retiree. View Current Brazil Weather

Hence, on the whole, the investment property that Brazil has to offer is getting more attractive, with the Brazilian government reaching out to foreign investors. With the rapid increase in tourism figures, the nation is becoming an emerging star for both international property investors and expatriates.

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Independent overseas property portal Amberlamb stated that it was generally accepted that if there is any problem in economy of America means it would have repercussions in the economies of rest of the world but Brazil is showing solidity even in the face of American financial crisis.

Brazil has advanced on the path to economic stability in the last decade. Given the demand for Brazilian commodities and high levels of foreign investment, Brazil has made lasting improvements in the economy. Thanks to Brazil's financial solvency and is no longer dependent on the United States or any other country.

There are certain sectors of the economy that have consistently shown double-digit growth in recent years. Brazil has taken bold steps to diversify its own economy and encouraged overseas property investors to invest in Brazil.

Amberlamb reported that Brazil offers excellent investment opportunities and soaring land prices were pushing up the value of property in many areas.

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According to sources, the Southern Brazil has enjoyed a phase of growing financial stability.
The Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) has announced that the region benefits from low inflation, growing foreign trade and more jobs.

According to reports by anba.com, the figures are based on performances until the end of third quarter, which suggests that southern regions are ahead of others in the country.

Economic Policy Director, Mario Mesquita, has said that the southern region has been witnessing rapid expansion, with foreign trade growing intensely in the region and also in Parana.

An additional 133,300 jobs have come up in the south in a span of three months, until November 2007. The retail trade on the other hand, has reported an eight percent growth over an eight-month period last year.

Parana, which borders Paraguay and Argentina, includes more than ten million population, and is still a major producer of coffee.

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Apart from the advantage of attracting tourists with its sun and sand, Brazil also draws to tourists to its side with its strong government policy. Brazil, being one of the top five Latin American Properties, is worth investing, as it offers plenty of opportunity for increase in growth and property value. There are many advantages that Brazil offers, to encourage such an investment.

The government in Brazil is strongly encouraging foreign investors to develop most of the underdeveloped and highly desired locations such as the beach resorts in Brazil. Also, with the housing surplus in Brazil, indicating a flourishing economy, property investments will have a strong growth forecast.

Investors are of the opinion that Brazilian real estate market has plenty to offer for all kinds of investors. There is a sure possibility of growth for the next five to seven years.

Over the past several years, Brazilian citizens have seen a transformation taking place in terms of economy and credit markets. More number of people are in a position to purchase affordable housing. The properties are very valuable and desirable to the investors with several outstanding developments. Apart from this, the housing market has also received a boost, with more number of people being qualified for credit.

According to Economists, Brazil is a safe investment option, when it comes to property, heading forward into a global economy slowdown. International companies are investing millions of dollars in most areas, to help fund the growth in Brazil.

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