Brazil Real Estate News
Property Market Trends and Reviews

ForeignPropertyBuyer website has stated that Brazil's wealth of natural attractions and good resources make it likely to yield good returns on property investments in "the short and long-term". Land prices and property prices in Brazil are starting to grow at a fast rate, which is partly due to the massive interest in biofuels and many overseas investors are looking to Brazil for their next property investments.

Property expert Jamie Strong speaking to Nubricks.com said that the thing that will really help Brazil is the mortgages to foreigners and it will really open up the market when it is available. Jamie also praised the variety of properties and the ease of purchasing a property in Brazil.

Real estate firm IN2 said that Brazil is a hot pick for those looking to add sun and samba to their property portfolio. An increase in visitor numbers would boost the already booming Brazilian property market as tourist expenditure reached £5 billion last year. Felipe Cavalcante, president of The Association for the Real Estate and Tourism Development in north-east Brazil (Adit) remarked that 97 per cent of international tourists who visit Brazil once return again as they are attracted by the beauty of Brazil.

This comes after the news that Brazil is recently tipped by Homesgofast.com as one of the hot property locations for 2008.

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Nicholas Marr, spokesperson for property portal Homesgofast.com, said that foreign investment in the Brazilian property market is hotting up. Property experts suggested that house prices are increasing year-on-year in coastline areas, while those looking to invest inland could benefit from cheaper property prices.

Rhiannon Williamson, director of Amberlamb, has said that overseas investors are looking towards Brazil as the next residential property investment hotspot. She added that the country's fabulous climate, low living costs and emerging status as factors appealing to foreign investors.

The 134 per cent increase in tourist numbers taking place from 2002-05 demonstrates that tourism is booming and also the guaranteed year round rental potential. The Brazilian government is investing profoundly in improvements to the country's infrastructure. The infrastructure improvements across the country indirectly support investors by raising the appeal of certain locations.

In 2003, investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs chosen Brazil, along with India, Russia and china, as one of the four emerging countries at the fastest economic pace that would have supremacy in the world economy in the future.

This comes after the Mirror highlighted Brazil as a good option for foreign property, mainly due to its fabulous weather, thriving economy and affordable property prices.

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Morgan Stanley's Emerging Markets Index has now reported that the Brazil as the next residential property investment hotspot. Brazil has a rapidly growing economy and is becoming especially popular with overseas investors.

Brazil is one of the few energy-independent countries in the world; they have the largest supply of fresh water in the world and the recent the discovery of oil reserves gives the country added income opportunities. Brazil is blessed with abundant supply of natural resources. All these factors combined with good tourist trade and the fabulous climate makes Brazil as a good prospect for investment

The recent economic changes taking place in the Brazilian market, stable government and strengthening of their currency are creating huge ripples in the property market.

Obelisk believes that the commencement of new credit facilities for example personal loans and mortgage lending are pushing up house prices in both the domestic and commercial sectors.

The property and land prices are rising but still affordable and investors in rental properties could expect returns of about six to seven per cent a year.

James Gonzalez, Market Analyst at Obelisk has said that Brazil has become a highly appealing option for overseas property investors and the news of hosting football World Cup in 2014 is also driving up property prices in many places. Brazil could prove to be a wise investment choice for anyone looking for an overseas property purchase.

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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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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 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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Property investors, seeking to make a purchase in Brazil, will surely be interested to learn that holiday rentals are progressing at a fast pace.

According to 'Holiday-Rentals.co.uk', travelers are now becoming a priority for 'binge-holidaymakers', and most property owners are taking advantage of the growing popularity of holiday destinations, such as Brazil.

The Country Manager for Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, Greg Grant, said that the 'Holiday-Rentals.co.uk' now lists out an extraordinary selection of privately-owned holiday homes that enables travelers to find the perfect spot for their home from home, for various holidays throughout the year.

With the investors getting more adventurous, at present, there are hundreds of properties in secluded and exotic locations, as well as city center apartments and unusual conversions.

The international profile of Brazil has risen on the world stage over the last couple of weeks, ever-since, the Formula One Star, Rubens Barrichello and David Beckham, have announced that such sporting facilities will be opened in the North-East of Brazil. The decision by the two sporting stars to invest in Brazil, could be a sort of motivation for others too, who wouldn't have otherwise planned to do so.

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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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Brazil's 'sultry north-east' has been emphasized as a lucrative destination for property investors, in a British National newspaper.

According to 'The Times' the attractions in the area are obvious, with long, sandy white beaches, high temperatures during January, and the prices of properties being atleast one-third cheaper than its counter-parts in Southern Spain.

The President of Association for Tourism Development and Real Estate in Brazil, Felipe Cavalcante de Melo Lima, has described the property prices in the region as 'stratospheric growth', during the recent past.

Speaking to the media, he said "A few locations have witnessed capital appreciation by more than 1000 percent during the past five years. Lima has also predicted a modest growth of 12 percent this year."

The newspaper focused on the old town of Bahia, located in north-east of Brazil, and it was pointed out as a profitable area, worth investing. The report says that just a couple of years ago, the investors could purchase a run-down property for less than £50,000, but now, even dilapidated town houses are sold at a price of more than £5,00,000.

During early part of this month, 'NuWireInvestor', an independent property website, quoted Brazil, as a top investment destination, with the Latin American county given a second place in its list of 'Top five Latin American real estate markets' released last November.

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According to an industry expert, most investors, with buy-to-let properties are opting to stick on to their investments, for their pensions.

The expert, who is the Editor of an independent property advisory website Property Hawk, has claimed that most property-owners look that their investments as a long term investment. His claims are backed by the investment specialists Scottish Windows, which also claim that by the end of last year, returns on foreign property investments are being used by many Brits to fund their retirements.

The Editor of Property Hawk, Chris Home, said "Property is one of those things, which has plenty of opportunities. There is a standard adage which goes Landlords make their profits when they buy, not when they sell."

He continued, "Potentially, making money can be done even in a stagnant or even in a market with a slightly downward trend, and I guess many landlords still seek such opportunities."

As per the survey report by the Association of Residential Letting Agents, nine out of ten landlords do not have any intention to sell their properties in 2008, despite market uncertainty, while four out of ten are planning to buy more property.

During early part of this year, BuyAssociation, a property website, offering impartial overseas property advice, has reported that Brazil will offer many interesting property investments in 2008.

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The travel website, Flight Center, reports that it has seen an increasing number of "fitness travelers", a new type of holidaymakers, heading towards Brazil this year. Consequently, the website has put together a collection of "tailor-made" holidays for such tourists, looking for "sporty sojourn".


Brazil, a hot-spot holiday location, has been singled out by tour operators, as a destination, for those desiring to "workout worldwide". The 'beautify your body' trip in Brazil attracts plenty of holidaymakers to Rio de Janeiro, where they can also practice the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira, invented during the 16th century. Rio also has schools that are open to travelers, who practice capoeira, both as a sport and for fitness.


The deal by Flight Center, includes a stay of seven nights at a four-star hotel in Capocabana beach in Rio. The starting price for the trip is £829 for one person, including travel.


The high interest that Brazil draws from travelers, as a tourist destination, is a good boon for its property market. The Sales and Marketing Director of Brazilian property specialist uv10, Samantha Gore, commented that "tourism and property investment are like close cousins", each having a huge knock-on impact on the other.


According to Ministry of Tourism in Brazil, Embratur, the tourism market in the nation is currently growing at the rate of 7.2 percent annually.

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