Brazil Property Investment

 ABOUT BRAZIL

Brazil is Latin America's largest country. It covers almost half (47.3%) of South America's territory, totaling an area equivalent to 8,547,403 square kilometers. It is the world's fifth largest country, following the Russian Federation, Canada, China, and the United States. Except for a minor number of islands, the Brazilian territory extension is uninterrupted and continuous. The Equator line crosses the northern country, next to Macapá, while the Capricorn Tropic crosses the southern country, next to São Paulo.

Brazil's east-west territorial extension (4,319.4 km) is almost equivalent to its widest north-south distance (4,397.7 km). Brazil borders with ten countries: the French Guyana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia at north; Uruguay and Argentina at south; and Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru at west. Ecuador and Chile are the only two countries of South America with which Brazil makes no frontiers. The Atlantic Ocean extends along the entire Brazilian east cost, forming a 7,367-km seacoast.

Portuguese is the mother language, although very different from that spoken in Portugal and other ancient Portuguese colonies. Some people state that currently Brazilians speak “Brazilish”, with a pretty different accent and intonation. A comparison can be made with the English spoken by American and English people: each one has its own regional characteristics. Many Brazilians also speak German and Italian, especially in southern cities, thanks to the influence of colonization. 

 

 REASONS TO INVEST IN BRAZIL

• Brazil is the world’s seventh biggest economy with economic growth of 7.5% in 2010 and a projected 4.5% in 2011. (Source: International Monetary Fund, January 2011)
• Brazil is the world’s largest producer of ethanol. With 2 huge recent oil and gas well discoveries, it’s destined to become one of the biggest oil exporters by 2012.
• It’s the world’s largest producer and exporter of agricultural products including coffee, sugar cane, fruit juices, soy, meat and leather.
• Debt financing has become more available property prices increased by 22% in 2009 and continue to rise.
• In 2009, 5 million international tourists visited Brazil. There are also 50 million annual internal tour- ists, the majority of who holiday in Northeast Brazil.
• Population of 190 million with huge consumer power. Internal demand for 9 million+ new homes.
• Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016. The government has approved $440BN funds for infrastructure improvements.

• Its warm all year round in the northeast of Brazil increasing rental opportunities and yields.
• Some areas in the North East of Brazil have seen capital appreciation of over 20% per year even more in hotspot areas.
• Currency exceptionally favorable at the moment making it cheap for foreigners to invest / buy property, the currency over the last few years is strengthening year on year.
• President Lula has brought huge hope and improvement to Brazil, Inflation is at an all time low
• Foreign investment is encouraged, you own 100% of land and property (there are exceptions, but we will advise you of this)
• Cost of living can be as low as 30% of the cost in the UK/Europe
• Brazil is self sufficient in Oil and is finding more and more oil fields ready for exploration.
• 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 and inviting. 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