Mortgage reforms boost Brazil property
Monday, October 13, 2008
The steady growth of the Brazilian economy means property prices are likely to carry on rising, a market expert has said.
According to The Motley Fool, the average mortgage in Brazil covers just 60% of the value of the home, compared with 90% in US. This means less risk for lenders who would therefore be more likely to lend. Interest rates in Brazil have plummeted from 25 percent in 2003 to 11.5 percent in 2007, which is mainly due to its raw material export-driven economy and huge trade surplus. According to Brazilian Association of Real Estate and Savings Institutions (Abicep), Brazilian mortgage reforms in 2005 are paying dividends today in the solidity and growth of the country's property market. The government has introduced a set of reforms aimed at increasing liquidity in the debt capital markets.
The reforms are aimed at the country's long-term economic growth as well as increasing its gross domestic product. The clear objective of the government is to broaden access of housing to the middle and lower middle class by promoting private sector participation in mortgage lending, encouraging institutions that supports secondary mortgage market and reforming public agencies involved in mortgage lending. The president also announced the "growth-acceleration package." which includes housing and infrastructure investment of US$236 billion.
With Brazil has become one of the top market destinations for overseas property investment, the increase of more sturdy domestic demand is also stimulating property prices. Consequently, with interest rates likely to decline even further, Brazil's "competitive currency" and the transformation of the mortgage process, Brazil's housing market seems set for a vibrant future.
Social BookmarkingAccording to The Motley Fool, the average mortgage in Brazil covers just 60% of the value of the home, compared with 90% in US. This means less risk for lenders who would therefore be more likely to lend. Interest rates in Brazil have plummeted from 25 percent in 2003 to 11.5 percent in 2007, which is mainly due to its raw material export-driven economy and huge trade surplus. According to Brazilian Association of Real Estate and Savings Institutions (Abicep), Brazilian mortgage reforms in 2005 are paying dividends today in the solidity and growth of the country's property market. The government has introduced a set of reforms aimed at increasing liquidity in the debt capital markets.
The reforms are aimed at the country's long-term economic growth as well as increasing its gross domestic product. The clear objective of the government is to broaden access of housing to the middle and lower middle class by promoting private sector participation in mortgage lending, encouraging institutions that supports secondary mortgage market and reforming public agencies involved in mortgage lending. The president also announced the "growth-acceleration package." which includes housing and infrastructure investment of US$236 billion.
With Brazil has become one of the top market destinations for overseas property investment, the increase of more sturdy domestic demand is also stimulating property prices. Consequently, with interest rates likely to decline even further, Brazil's "competitive currency" and the transformation of the mortgage process, Brazil's housing market seems set for a vibrant future.
Labels: Economy, Mortgage, Property-prices
Brazilian real estate market hard to resist
Sunday, June 29, 2008
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.
Social BookmarkingProperty 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.
Labels: Investment-property, Mortgage
Upgrade in Brazil credit rating boosts property market
Saturday, May 17, 2008
NuBricks.com has reported that overseas property investors are interested at the Brazilian property market following the news that the country's credit rating has been upgraded. Standards and Poor's rating service upgraded Brazil's credit rating to triple-B-minus to the investment grade.
The recent change from junk bond status to investment grade will persuade more investors into the Brazilian credit market and Brazil may be set to attract further interest from overseas property buyers during the next few months. The credit rating allows the government to raise finances on much more competitive terms and there is great potential for capital growth. A better credit rating reduces deal costs for the Government with the spin-off of stimulating the wider economy.
The impact of improved credit rating on the Brazilian property market is the increased demand for residential property in Brazil's principal cities and the Brazilian property companies would have the opportunity to raise finance on better terms which will have a great impact upon the overall cost of its properties. Lower property prices and increasing demand in the property market are sure to be noted by local and overseas investors.
Recently Brazil was praised by the Times for offering a stable economy, established political system and an expanding housing market.
The recent change from junk bond status to investment grade will persuade more investors into the Brazilian credit market and Brazil may be set to attract further interest from overseas property buyers during the next few months. The credit rating allows the government to raise finances on much more competitive terms and there is great potential for capital growth. A better credit rating reduces deal costs for the Government with the spin-off of stimulating the wider economy.
The impact of improved credit rating on the Brazilian property market is the increased demand for residential property in Brazil's principal cities and the Brazilian property companies would have the opportunity to raise finance on better terms which will have a great impact upon the overall cost of its properties. Lower property prices and increasing demand in the property market are sure to be noted by local and overseas investors.
Recently Brazil was praised by the Times for offering a stable economy, established political system and an expanding housing market.
Labels: Latest-News, Market-Trends, Mortgage
