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is Brazil the final market to profit from?

Property opportunities - Is Brazil the final market to profit from?
3/30/2009 12:34:00 PM

With a population of 180 million, Brazil's domestic market is huge and its wealth is rocketing as it remains largely unaffected by the credit crunch, making it a property investment hotspot...
One of the BRIC economies (Brazil-Russia-India-China) - which Goldman Sachs says will become superpowers - Brazil currently has the tenth biggest economy in the world ahead.
As well as boasting excellent natural resources, making it one of the most self-sufficient countries in world, Brazil is also the only region on the planet that is free of earthquakes, twisters, tsunamis, ethnic conflicts or terrorism.
It also has a temperate year-round climate of around 27 degrees with many days of sunshine and is a hugely popular holiday spot.
The country is extremely popular with foreign buyers due to its political and economic stability, and freedom to return profits and return of capital to the investor's native country. The Bank of Brazil has been voted one of the best for investment.
The British Embassy predict that there will be over 50,000 UK residents buying property in Brazil by 2011 and investors can also expect to see high levels of capital growth.
Nick Cates, Global Business Development Manager at BRIC Group, says, "Foreign investment in Brazil is quickly gaining momentum.
"The area of Fortaleza is already one of the biggest domestic tourist destinations in Brazil and, with news that it may well be a host city when the World Cup comes to the country in 2014, interest looks set to sky-rocket.
"Millions of pounds are already being spent on infrastructure projects all across the country and, with direct access flights from the USA opening up, along with the domestic mortgage market, all the signs point towards Brazil being a fantastic location in which to invest.
"There is currently a lot of interest from Arab property investors due to an increasing number of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and São Paulo and the growing availability of funds generated by crude oil in the Arab world.
"Condo prices are up by more than 20 per cent since last April and continue to rise and the short-term rental market is running at close to 100 per cent occupancy for the next three months.
"Brazil's policy of seeking stability over rapid, unsustainable growth is helping it to better weather the credit crunch.
"Indeed, while the economies of most of the western nations have shrunk in the past year, Brazil's economy is expected to grow by 2.1 per cent, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean," added Mr Cates.

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Kicking off Brazilian dream

The 12 host cities for the highly anticipated 2014 World Cup have been officially unveiled from the long list of 17 in Brazil - causing international property investors to start pinpointing these cities as the next investment hotpots...

Football's ruling body, FIFA, has selected 12 Brazilian cities to host matches at the 2014 World Cup finals.

The cities were announced at FIFA's annual congress in the Bahamas by FIFA President Sepp Blatter and it was agreed to up the number of host cities from 10 to 12 due to the sheer size of Brazil.

Blatter said, "It was a very difficult decision to choose just 12 venues from the initial list of 17. We want to make this World Cup a sporting success and this is the most important thing."

Natal, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Cuaiba, Curitiba, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo were all selected.

Manaus won the battle between Amazon basin cities Rio Branco and Belem, while Cuiabá was chosen ahead of Campo Grande from the Pantanal zone - an area of outstanding natural beauty and resource.

Belem, Campo Grande, Goiania, Rio Branco and Florianopolis were the cities that missed out.

The football tournament is the world's biggest single code sporting event in terms of audience - including billions of television viewers. The power of publicity generated from the tournament has led to property investors looking to Brazil for money spinning opportunities.

All the stadiums are required to hold at least 40,000 spectators, with the final to be staged in the famous Maracana Stadium which was refurbished in 2006 and reopened in January 2007 with an all-seated capacity of 88,992.

James Gonzalez, Market Analyst at Obelisk Investment Property, had the final word, saying that the Brazilian property sector has ‘everything going for it' at the moment.

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Top 5 Long Term International Property Investment Destinations

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Top 5 Long Term International Property Investment Destinations

Overseas Property Mall, Jul 01, 2009

When it comes to overseas property investment there are several choices to be made. What type of investment a person makes depends on what they want from the property, and the type of investment they are making also affects the destinations they will consider.

If a person wants a holiday home that will pay for itself in rental income when the buyer is not using it, then that person is a holiday home investor. They must choose a property suitable to accommodate them and those they holiday with, in a destination that they would like to spend their holidays in, which also has a strong rental market.

Then there are pure-investors, which are then split into short-term investors and long-term investors.

Short-term investors must choose a property that is going to appreciate rapidly in value, in a location where there will be plenty of people to sell to 2-3 years down the line. For this they will probably be looking for a strong and/or growing internal housing market.

Long-term investors have a much wider choice; because, failing some catastrophic event, practically every property is going to appreciate in value over the long-term. The question is by how much?

For long-term investors it is primarily about economic growth and stability. It is growth in the economy that really pushes up house prices, and also increases internal demand for housing and second homes, which in turn provide the exit strategy.

Brazil

In Brazil’s case it is simple. Brazil is among the top 5 largest food exporters in the world, with the world’s second largest cattle stocks, and is also the second largest exporter of meat. On top of that Brazil’s services sector is growing rapidly as are the hospitality, construction, tourism and health tourism sectors

The world’s leading analysts have predicted that Brazil will be the fifth largest economy in the world in the next 5-10 years. Yet property is currently a lot less expensive than in the world’s other leading economies — especially if you look at houses on the internal market. As Brazil grows into one of the largest economies, property will grow in value till prices are similar to those in the other major economies, at which point growth will slow to the established market average of 10% per annum.

Walmart plans to invest $809 million in Brazil in 2009

Wal-Mart plans $809 mln Brazil investments in 2009

Reuters, Jun 23, 2009

Wal-Mart raises Brazil investment by a third to open 90 new stores

SAO PAULO, June 23 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc plans to invest 1.6 billion reais ($809 million) in Brazil in 2009, betting an economic recovery in Latin America's largest economy will stoke consumer demand.

"The worst is over and from here on we will have a rebound in Brazil's economy," said Hector Nunez, chief executive of the U.S. retailer in Brazil.

Wal-Mart's investment this year, a third more than last year and its largest since entering the country 14 years ago, will go partly towards opening 90 new stores as well as to the 348 it now operates, he said.

Nunez said he expected Brazil's economy to grow by 1.5 percent to 1.8 percent in the second quarter after a first quarter in which he said the company had felt no retraction in consumer spending despite the economic slowdown.

Brazil's economy shrank 0.8 percent in the first three months of the year, officially putting it in recession. But the economy surprized economists who had expected a sharper contraction after a 3.6 percent plunge in the fourth quarter of 2008.

"We will have a good year. Our growth in the first five months of the year has been quite positive in real terms," Nunez said, without giving details. "For the second quarter we have a good performance, if not as good as the first." ($1=1.978 reais)

Buying Property in Brazil

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Buying property in Brazil is refreshingly straightforward...

Appointing a Lawyer

As with any legal transaction, the first step in your land purchase is to appoint a reputable lawyer to act on your behalf. Your lawyer will carry out all necessary checks on the property or land in Brazil and fulfill the legal requirements of the purchase.

We recommend you appoint a lawyer who is fluent in your language so that you fully understand all the legalities and proceedings.

(Legal costs are generally between £500 and £1,000 depending on the value of the land purchased.)

Your lawyer will:

Check the current owners have the correct title to the property

Check for any charges and liabilities still owed on the property

Check your contract and advise you on the obligations for both parties

Help you through the payment/funds transfer

Ensure the property is registered in your name

Registration

The property registry system in Brazil is well developed and safe and real estate registration in Brazil is carried out by private notary publics. All land and property is registered at one single registry, which records details of the entire commercial history and the physical identification of each property. It is obviously very important to ensure that any land or property you buy has a clear title and your lawyer will ensure this is the case.

Brazilian CPF

You will need a Brazilian ID called a CPF. This is the UK equivalent of a national insurance number and can be obtained fairly simply by submitting a copy of your passport with a request for a CPF signature card. Once you receive the signature card you simply sign it and send it back with a small fee, and your CPF number is assigned to you at the Receita Federal. This can then be included in any purchase agreement. A formal copy of the CPF card will be posted out to you at an address in Brazil – usually your lawyer´s address for ease.

Costs

Transaction costs, including stamp duty, fees etc. are on average between 3% and 8% of the purchase price. Costs vary according to location, type of property and the State you buy in.

Breakdown:

A down-payment for your chosen property

Property transfer fees of approximately 4%-5% of the purchase price.

Balance payment (or installments if financed)

1% import tax on the transfer of funds from abroad.

Money Transfer

Funds are sent via the official route of the Central Bank of Brazil. The bank records your funds entering the country and in order to release the funds, Purchase Brazil must present the contract to the bank. We strongly recommend you use only this official route, or you may have problems transferring funds out of Brazil when you sell your property in the future.

There are generally no limitations to returning funds overseas provided they were originally registered with the Central Bank at the time of purchase.

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This luxurious house boasts 6 en-suite bedrooms, private beach access and fantastic ocean views from the veranda what more can you ask for? USD $165k

This luxurious house boasts 6 en-suite bedrooms, private beach access and fantastic ocean views from the veranda – what more can you ask for? Perhaps a swimming pool and a gazebo with a barbeque area? Private boat access on the beach? How about a perfect lock-up-and-leave house so you can come and go as you please? This gorgeous beachfront house has all of this and more. This large property on North East Brazil's stunning coastline is beautifully built and in excellent condition throughout, from the spacious kitchen to the oceanview second-floor veranda to the outdoor terrace and leisure area.
While this property is situated on one of the most immaculate beaches in Brazil, you will find yourself just minutes from more breathtaking, highly-acclaimed white sand beaches up and down the coastline. This area is an up-and-coming hotspot for smart investors as it is located in proximity to resort developments that will offer shopping, spas, golf courses and other luxury amenities in the near future. Though this welcoming property rests in a supremely tranquil setting, it offers easy access to João Pessoa, the State capital of Paraiba, and Recife with an international airport.

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Stunning Beachfront Location Detached House Itamaraca --- asking price USD $73,425

Fantastic opportunity to purchase beach home on the tropical island of Itamaraca in North east Brazil. International Living have recommended Itamaraca as an area for investment Property is located on a natural stunning beach. Owner has installed new pool and raised sunbathing area. Front and rear gardens are blank canvasses, with lots of space to the rear for potential expansion. This property is a good investment - ready for use now and extension in the future. Partially refurbished Beachfront House 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms American kitchen Lounge/dining room Utility area Swimming pool Front and rear gardens BBQ Terrace & balcony overlooking beach Separate caretaker's cottage 200 m² house on large 600 m² land

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People 'should invest in emerging markets'

Anyone considering making an investment abroad - perhaps including those buying property in Brazil - should definitely consider the emerging economies.This is according to fund manager Bryan Collings, writing for CityWire, who pointed out that most investors in the UK and the US only have around five per cent of their portfolios in such countries, despite the fact that they are likely to offer good returns and other benefits."It makes no sense to have so low an allocation to such a large and important asset class," he opined.Mr Collings pointed out that over one billion people will be middle class by 2030 in emerging economies like Brazil, resulting in their having greater spending power.Not only this, but the high growth in GDP that Brazil is currently experiencing usually results in good returns on investments, the expert said.Earlier this month, central bank director Gustavo Franco told Bloomberg that Brazil is looking better in every economic aspect than it has in the 15 years since the introduction of the real.

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$32,000 Apartment, Villa / House in Taiba (60km from Fortaleza), -- you cant beat this

Please tell me where you cn find a 2 bedroom , 1 bath completely furnished house and 200 meters from the beach for this kinda price.

Property Size 250sqm (2691 square feet)
2 Bedrooms
Nice Living Room
Spacious Kitchen
Big garden as house is in the front of 7.5 X 40 meters plot size
Barbecue Area.
Garden shower by a palm tree in the garden.
House comes COMPLETELY FURNISHED, new fridge, beds etc.
Property Overview - house for less than EUR 25'000 ($32,000) --- (PBCE735)This small duplex house with 2 bedroom, a huge living room and kitchen is located in the heart of the fishing village of Taiba. It is just 100 meter from the main square and 200 meter from the beach. No car is needed, you can do everything by foot. The plot size is 7.5x40 meters, so you have a big garden in the back, that would allow you to put another 4 to 8 rooms and open a small Pousada (Pousada is a small Brazilian bed and breakfast hotel). COMPLETELY FURNISHED.

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Oceanfront house with pool and double lot US$139,000

Amazing Beachfront Estate Perfect For Your Retirement!
Features:
Main House: 3 suite bedrooms each with their own bathroom, open living room/dining room, nice size kitchen, wrap around balcony
Guest Cottage: 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom, front porch
Caretakers Quarters: 1 bedroom with bathroom
2 car garage, 2 storage rooms, sauna, in-ground swimming pool, large pool deck, barbeque area, bathroom at pool area, property surrounded by nice stone covered walls, large yard with space to expand
This property could be used as a private residence or turned into a bed and breakfast or add several rental apartments.

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Lovely beachfront cottage in Paraiba is an absolute steal!

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Brazil property is to double in value over the next five years according to experts.

Brazil Property to Double in Value - Now is Time to Buy
Brazil property is to double in value over the next five years according to experts. An article by Michael Sutton of Write About explained that Brazil growing into one of the fifth largest economies in the world over the next 5 years, would see Brazil property grow from its current price to prices similar to those found in the world's bigger economies. This will equate to prices doubling over the next five years, said Sutton.Les Calvert, director of overseas property portal Property concurs with Sutton, and adds that now might be the best time to buy property in Brazil

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Property Mogul Sam Zell says invest in Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, & China

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The BRIC Thesis

The BRIC thesis

São Paulo, Brazil.
Goldman Sachs argues that the economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China is such that they may become among the four most dominant economies by the year 2050. The thesis was proposed by Jim O'Neill, global economist at Goldman Sachs.[7] These countries encompass over 25% of the world's land coverage and 40% of the world's population and hold a combined GDP (PPP) of 15.435 trillion dollars. On almost every scale, they would be the largest entity on the global stage. These four countries are among the biggest and fastest growing emerging markets.
However, it is not the intent of Goldman Sachs to argue that these four countries are a political alliance (such as the European Union) or any formal trading association, like ASEAN. Nevertheless, they have taken steps to increase their political cooperation, mainly as a way of influencing the United States position on major trade accords, or, through the implicit threat of political cooperation, as a way of extracting political concessions from the United States, such as the proposed nuclear cooperation with India.

The BRIC numbers
The Economist publishes an annual table of social and economic national statistics in its Pocket World in Figures. Extrapolating the global rankings from their 2008 Edition for the BRIC countries and economies in relation to various categories provides an interesting touchstone in relation to the economic underpinnings of the BRIC thesis. It also illustrates how, despite their divergent economic bases, the economic indicators are remarkably similar in global rankings between the different economies. It also suggests that whilst economic arguments can be made for linking Mexico into the BRIC thesis, the case for including South Africa looks considerably weaker. A Goldman Sachs paper published later in December 2005 explained why Mexico wasn't included in the original BRICs. According to the paper,[12] among the other countries they looked at, only Mexico and perhaps Korea have the potential to rival the BRICs, but they are economies that they decided to exclude initially because they looked at them as already more developed. According to that paper, Mexico becomes the fifth-largest economy by 2050, ahead of Russia.


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welcome to: im going to brazil

After reading The 4 hour work week by Timothy Ferris i decided that i am going to go a different route in life than most people in this country. Im not gonna wait til im 65 to retire and enjoy my life... Im gonna start today. Its easy to sit down and come up with all kinds of excuses as to why this would be impossible but i have spent the last year and a half trying to come up with solutions as to how im gonna make this happen. Life is too short and i have decided that i am gonna try and enjoy every minute of it. Now anyone who knows me, knows that i probably couldnt just totally retire (i can be a workaholic at times), but i have decided that i wanna spend the rest of my life doing what i want, when i want, how i want. The first thing that i decided is that i wanna move to somewhere on the beach. With beachfront prices where they are in the U.S., i quickly realized that i needed to look outside the U.S.. I have studied Panama, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, as well as a host of other countrys in latin and south america. Although all of these countrys had a lot of positives, the one that had the most positives was Brazil. Honestly, i havent been to any of these countries but i am gonna start my adventure this week in Brazil. I have a lot of family and freinds that i have been trying to show the light to. Every day i send out my findings to dozens of people so i decided to do this blog and all of you and anyone else can keep up with this yourself... I will have all sorts of information such as condo, land, and home pricing, as well as information about the economy and people of brazil... I hope you find this information to be good and if not jus dont read this -- lol --- I will try and update this daily.. somedays more than once and im sure i will end up skipping some days... Good luck and hopefully i will see you soon in Brazil....