Brazil

Country/Development	English Speaking staff & lawyers	Potential high rental income	Beachfront Location or sea views	Buying Costs	Direct Flights From UK	Tax free/Duty Free	Freehold	High ROI (emerging Market)	Acceptable Entry and Exit Strategy	Starting Price for Offplan Units
North East Brazil		Excellent potential but competitive		5%		no				Various starting from £42,000 furnished

Houses for sale on the beach in Brazil
The next hottest market is born.Brazil is the giant on the South American continent, larger than Europe in extent. The country is politically stable and has a fast-growing economy. Strong growth in tourism is expected in north-eastern Brazil in the coming years. This is due to the fantastic climate, the low price level, the exotic culture and the people.Florianópolis is another new destination - a little out of the way, but aren't all the best places to be - This is on an island in the South part of Brazil and has the wow factor - Browse through our current listings handpicked for investment,location and quality and for rental income potential.

	Cumbuco - Ceará - Brazil Cumbuco Beach resort is located right on the Beach offering 80 apartments of high quality. 2 and 3 beds 70% sold already payment plans available click on picture for details
	Fortaleza -ref 1fort 5 bed Mansion this property is absolutely stunning and the price tag is too £241,000 click on picture for details
	Fortaleza ref Fort 2 Another beautiful property with stunning sea views and infinity swimming pool click on picture for details
	House on the hill in Fortleza. Sweeping ocean views - in immaculate condition with large pool and feature waterfall. price is £420,000 click on picture for details

What the press is saying about Brazil and forecasts for the investor

Daily Telegraph - Brazil takes on the world
Latin Business Chronicle - Brazil's Outlook for 2007
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (NEW!) Brazil is the Fifth Most Attractive Country for Investment ////Real Estate Investment in NE Brazil Surges

Purchasing expense

* ITIV (similar to VAT): approx. 3,5%
* Title Deed(cost for the Notary office) : approx. 1,25%
* Registration of the deeds: 0,75%
* Legal fees: approx. 2%

If you add up these costs, you'll come close to 7%.

Considered buying property in Brazil?

* The sun shines all year round
* Some areas in the North East of Brazil have seen capital appreciation of over 20% per year
* Currency exceptionally favourable at the moment making it cheap for foreigners to invest / buy property
* President Lula has brought huge hope and improvement to Brazil, Inflation is at an all time low
* Foreign investment encouraged, you own 100% of land and property
* Cost of living can be as low as 30% of the cost in the UK/Europe
* Brazil is now self sufficient in Oil
* Beautiful Country with fantastic scenery and beaches
* Some economists say Brazil will be one of the future economic leaders along with Russia, India, China (BRIC's).
* Brazilian people are always friendly and cheerful. Smiles go a long way. Cities in Brazil are vibrant and exciting with carnivals and music
* Brazil is considered a low risk in respect of War, Terrorism, SARS or Hurricanes
has more than 300 sunny days a year and day temperatures of around 30 degrees throughout the year. During the night, the average temperature drops to 24 degrees. The sea is 28 degrees all the year round, and due to the steady trade winds, it is never too hot. Combined with endless beaches and large inland lagoons