Why Property in Brazil

* Prices for property in Brazil are up to 70% cheaper than similar European Resorts
* Brazil has a lower cost of living and offers a dream lifestyle for property owners
* Brazil has it all - sunshine, beaches, nature and a friendly vibrant culture
* The Brazilian government has placed a top priority on promoting tourism
* In recent research 96% of tourists visiting Brazil plan to return
* Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world with the 10th largest economy
* According to investment bank Goldman Sachs Brazil with be the world’s 5th largest
* Brazil is the emerging property market with the greatest buzz
* Direct flights from London Gatwick and Manchester Airports

Brazil reported a gross domestic product growth rate of 4.3% in the first quarter of 2007, and its currency - the real - has appreciated 10% against the U.S. dollar so far this year.

The World Tourism Organisation (WTO) reports that Brazil received 5.4 million tourists in 2005, which was nearly a third of all the tourists visiting South America as a whole during that year. This generated US$3.9 billion in foreign currency exchange from tourists. By 2006, tourist figures in Brazil had reached an impressive 6.3 million. The WTO predict strong performance for property travel and tourism demand in Brazil for 2007, growing at a rate of 7.2%. This forecast points to a rapid but steady phase of growth in both the short- and medium-term.

Brazil is far from sitting on its tourism laurels, however. The Government’s National Tourism Plan has identified concrete economical objectives for the foreseeable future. These include the target of over 9 million tourists visiting the country annually, the target of generating US$8 billion in foreign currency, and increasing the number of domestic travelers to 65 million annually.

The fact that Brazilian properties are still available at low prices, combined with a pro-active brazilian Government that is taking a long term attitude to investment into infrastructure improvements and into tourism, will result in inherent rises in property prices, thereby creating a lucrative Brazil market. Additionally, the market is still in its infancy and indicators to its future are highly positive, all aspects that make it a prime emerging market.

Why Invest in Brazil Land?
By investing in land in Brazil you are getting in at the ground floor with the potential for much high returns than developed properties. You will be investing at pre-construction prices which means as facilities such as roads, golf courses, beach clubs, restaurants are added they are all adding value to your investment. This type of investment is suited to the more sophisticated investor looking for high returns over a longer timeline.

Brazil offers prime undeveloped land in one of the very best locations in Brazil. When buying land identifying a prime location is one of the most important considerations.

Brazil Apartments

The Elegance Natal Golf Resort is located in Natal, the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil. Natal is the safest city in Brazil and one if its most popular family holiday destinations. Enjoying a near perfect climate with an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade and over 300 days of sunshine every year. As well as the world famous beaches, Natal itself has a lively nightlife with many restaurants, cafes and bars.

This spectacular resort is situated on over four miles of beautiful beach offering a great range of amenities including:

* 5 Golf Courses to PGA tournament standard
* Ocean Boardwalk
* Spa and health resorts
* Tennis Courts
* Horse Riding Facilities
* Heliport
* Ronaldo football academy
* Beach club
* 24 hour Security
* Shopping Malls
* Resort Hotel

Brazil Villas

Brazil is world famous for its beach living and easy going lifestyle. There is no better way to enjoy this than in your own luxury villa in Brazil.

Major tour operators such as Thomson are now are offering Brazil as a premier beach destination. Billions are being invested in hotel, luxury villa and resort development in the North East of Brazil. Of its three villas resorts in South America, Club Med has decided to site all of them in Brazil.

When compared to many tropical destinations, Brazil benefits from having no history of hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes and tsunamis.

Foreign investment into real estate is actively encouraged in Brazil; foreigners can own 100% of land and property within the country, which is not always the case in emerging markets. This is viewed as a major contributory factor, alongside the favourable currency exchange rate for foreigner investment. This has enabled direct foreign investment into real estate in Brazil to soar. A staggering US$1.3 billion was invested by foreigners in 2006 alone.

Off Plan Property in Brazil

Many people are adding off plan property to their investment portfolios to benefit from the excellent returns which are occurring in many areas. Off-plan property is one of the most popular investment types due to the historic gains enjoyed by many people from all over the world.

Buying a property off plan in Brazil means you are buying before construction has begun. This may sound like a risk, however in recent years this means of property investment has become immensely popular as it offers a way for property investors to get ahead. By buying today you are securing your off plan investment property at today’s prices. After the property has been completed it is highly likely to have risen in value. This means if you can only just afford to invest in Brazil at today’s prices if you wait until completion you may very well have been priced out of the market.

Brazilian off plan property offers the chance to invest at around 30% off the retail price of the finished property. This means you can choose to realise an immediate gain once the property is completed. With developments with particularly high investor interest it can be possible to sell for a profit before construction has been completed.