Brazil's property market is set for a major boost after the opening of a new airport in the country.
Knight Frank stated that the forthcoming portal in San Gonsalvo would boost tourism and investment in areas such as Natal.
The firm added that the new facility, which is expected to be open in three years time, would be quicker to reach than the alternative airport in the south.
This means that travellers who may be deterred by long journey times may consider it as a viable holiday destination or investment spot.
Liam Bailey, head of residential research at Knight Frank commented: "This is by far the closest part of Brazil to Europe and makes the flight far more bearable than travelling south."
He added that the Brazilian market was largely "untapped", meaning that a surge in the number of foreign investors could trigger a period of "huge growth".
Earlier this month, property investor Louise Brown told the Telegraph that the holiday sector would be the "linchpin" of Natal's economy.