Real Estate & Rental & Lettings News in Brazil from Propertyshowrooms.com

Brazil 'a good choice for a property investment'

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are many reasons why Brazil is a prime location for those looking to invest in property overseas, it has been claimed.

Tim Morgan, partner at Emerging Real Estate, highlighted the growing number of tourists visiting the nation as just one of the factors helping boost Brazil's real estate sector.

He explained there is increasing demand for holiday homes for rent, with new-build properties designed for this sector providing "a low level market entry point" for investors.

Meanwhile, Mr Morgan pointed to the good weather, relatively inexpensive cost of living and strong capital appreciation as other reasons why buying a house or apartment in the nation is an appealing prospect.

"Buying property in Brazil is a shrewd move as the country is in relatively strong economic shape like its fellow Bric (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries," he stated.

Rio de Janeiro is one place property investors may want to consider after the Holiday Lettings' Insight Report recently named it as one of the most popular city break destinations in the world, adding demand for rental apartments here outweighs supply.

Is Rio de Janeiro a good target for property investors?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

People looking for real estate assets that can generate an income as holiday rentals may be interested in the prospects of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

According to the recent Holiday Lettings' Insights Report, the city is an up-and-coming destination, with the report tipping it as a good prospect for investors in 2012.

Rio de Janeiro was ranked as the sixth most popular city break location in the world, with the study noting demand is "outweighing the current supply of apartments and penthouses".

This indicates there are opportunities for investors looking for Brazilian property in the metropolis.

Meanwhile, Sao Paulo was recently cited by Global Property Guide as a potentially lucrative option for those looking for real estate to rent out.

It received four stars out of five in the publication's investment ratings, with the gross annual rental yield currently standing at 7.25 per cent.

Those with the money available to buy a property in Brazil may want to do so ahead of the two major sporting events set to be hosted in the country. In 2014, the football World Cup is heading to the nation, while the Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Rio Grande do Norte 'presents opportunities for property investors'

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte has a lot to offer real estate investors, it has been claimed.

Sales manager for uv10 Samantha Gore noted that the small village of Gostoso, situated on the coast, is a particular target for developers and investors alike.

This is because it is a hotspot for tourists who come for the kite surfing, while the wind conditions in the region make it ideal for energy-generating turbines and as a result, many workers have moved to the area to help construct numerous wind farms.

Ms Gore commented: "This leaves Gostoso with the enviable problem of demand outweighing supply, with Brazilian and foreign tourists battling the wind farm workers over a limited pool of rental accommodation."

Meanwhile, figures published recently by the country's ministry of tourism revealed that the number of arrivals in the country rose by during the first six months of this year, with 4.4 million people touching down in the nation.

As Brazil is due to host two major sporting events in the next five years, the tourism industry is likely to receive a further boost, which may filter out into property markets.

Brazil's housing industry has shown strong growth

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Property investors are overlooking the strength of Brazil's housing industry, it has been claimed.

According to Guilherme Reboucas, a money manager at Itau Unibanco Holding SA, the country is enjoying strong economic and real estate growth, Bloomberg has reported.

Individuals looking for property in Mato Grosso may be interested to learn that the country's economy is expected to expand by 6.5 per cent this year - its fastest growth for over two decades.

Furthermore, house values in the country are continuing to rise, with the cost of a new apartment in Sao Paulo up 22 per cent per square metre in comparison to a year ago.

"There have been times when you had to look at the smaller homebuilders to find value, but now you can basically buy anything in the sector," Mr Reboucas told the news provider.

Last year, property investors from the UK spent in excess of £30 million on property in the South American destination, Overseas Property Professional has reported.

New airport set to boost Brazilian property market

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Brazilian property seekers will be boosted by news that the country is preparing itself for the opening of a new airport in Natal.

Once completed the facility will be the largest of its kind in South America, supporting various worldwide flights and driving down travel prices to and from the region.

The airport is expected to be completed by 2012 and will be an important addition to the country's emerging property and tourism market, which is expected to be further bolstered with the 2014 football Wold Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.

Samantha Gore, sales and marketing director of Spanish agent UV10, explained that the airport would help to promote Brazil as a year-round destination for tourists and establish the country as a "physical hub between Europe and the US and the rest of South America".

She continued: "Increased and improved accessibility means more tourists, more property-shoppers and inevitably large prices rises.

"More flights will also have a large impact on rentals, meaning greater returns for owners."

Last year, travel publication Lonely Planet predicted that Brazil was set up well to cope with a surge in visitor numbers, with Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls predicted to be popular destinations.

Rental property 'growing in Brazil'

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The rental property investment market is growing in Brazil, it has been stated.

Property portal Brazilian Homes has added a lettings section to its services in response to the growth in the sector, partner Alexander Wasastjerna announced.

He explained: "As a result of the growing Brazilian tourism market, we decided to start offering rental properties as part of our Brazilian property portfolio."

Mr Wasastjerna commented that this was being done in order to enable the firm's clients to "generate healthy rental returns for their property investment" in the country.

Such a development may encourage those thinking of investing in Brazilian property.

Commenting on the prospects for the Brazilian tourism market last month, travel editor at Lonely Planet Tom Hall remarked that the country has very strong prospects for growth in the near future.

As well as Rio de Janeiro, he said Sao Paolo is emerging as a place with a strong reputation for culture, while another hotspot is Iguassu Falls on the border with Argentina.

Brazil tipped as top investment hotspot

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil will be the best place in the world to buy overseas property in 2010, an expert has stated.

Head of research at investment firm Property Frontiers Christopher Chadd said the country has a range of circumstances in its favour.

He remarked: "Brazil can do no wrong. A huge housing shortage, huge natural reserves and a fast growing economy combined with a rapid emerging middle class mean that Brazil is the place to invest."

Interest in the country may also be partly due to it hosting two major sporting events in the coming decade, the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Earlier this month, sales and business development manager at overseas property firm the International Homes Network Toby Simcox commented that Brazil is a "hotspot" for investors.

He stated that an "influx" of enquiries are expected after Rio won the right to host the 2016 games earlier this year.

Brazil 'to be easier to get international mortgage in'

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Getting a mortgage to buy a Brazilian property will be easier from next year, it has been stated.

In a feature on the country's property outlook, the overseas investment magazine noted that talks are taking place between the government and banks to devise ways in which this can be achieved, with new laws to come into force next year.

The portal noted that there has been a surge in buyer interest about property in Brazil, with this being helped by the awarding of the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.

It noted that there has been a 60 per cent increase in enquiries about the country since August.

The country will see a large increase in the number of buyers from overseas in the near future, executive chairman at construction firm Confide Brasil Javier Fernandez-Pena said recently.

Speaking at the Why Brazil? Why Now? Investment Opportunities in Real Estate & Tourism Markets event in London last month, he said Brazil is "starting to be seen as fashionable or the location of the next real estate boom".

Brazil 'set to boom'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil is set for a major property boom when international butyers return in large numbers, it has been predicted.

Executive chairman at construction firm Confide Brasil Javier Fernandez-Pena said recent years saw property developments taking place with the international buyer in mind, but these have diminished in number due to the world economic downturn.

However, he said, the growing domestic sector has stepped into the breach and is helping the market to keep growing.

Looking to the future, Mr Fernandez-Pena added: "International buyers will come back to Brazil as it is starting to be seen as fashionable or the location of the next real estate boom."

He suggested that 2016 Olympic host Rio de Janeiro will offer a "tremendous opportunity" to attract such buyers.

Mr Fernandez-Pena was one of a number of speakers at the Why Brazil? Why Now? event in London.

Among the others were co-ordinator for inward investment at the ministry of tourism Laercio Souza, who noted that thanks to the domestic market, towns such as Santa Cantarina and Florianopolis are already emerging as popular second-home destinations.

World Cup 'will boost rental prices in Brazil'

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Property investors who rent out homes will be able to make a large profit from the 2014 world cup in Brazil, it has been claimed.

Co-founder of developers ViaMar Groupo Vibecke Lykke Olsen said the rates charged for rent "treble" during the holiday periods, such as Christmas, Easter and carnival time, with the same effect likely to be seen during the tournament.

Discussing the fact that some games will be played in Natal, Ms Olsen said this is "exciting" and will help continue the infrastructure development that has been going on in the north-east of the country in the past five years.

"The development will just take off, there's no doubt about that," she said.

Those keen in investing in parts of Brazil near to the 12 venues for the tournament will now know what these will be.

Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Manaus, Belo Horizonte, Natal, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Salvador, Brasilia, Cuiaba, Recife and Porto Alegre were recently named as host cities by football's world governing body Fifa.

Brazil rental market receives boost

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Owners of a rental property in Brazil could be in line to benefit from growing tourism in the South American nation.

Brazzil Mag has cited official figures showing that 3.2 million foreign leisure travellers visited Brazil during the first six months of 2008.

This represents an increase of almost three per cent on the same period of the previous year.

The figures will be welcome reading for people who have invested in Brazil's buy-to-let sector, as they suggest rental accommodation is now in higher demand.

As a result, property owners could find themselves collecting higher rental returns and enjoying lower vacancy rates.

Commenting on the findings, Jeanine Pires of tourism institute Embratur said: "It shows constant recovery in the number of arrivals on international flights, which is very good."

Meanwhile, the Associated Press has reported that authorities in Brazil are to spend more than £1 billion on improving the country's airports.

The investment is being carried out in order to ensure they can deal with the high volume of passengers during the 2014 World Cup.

More flights to Brazil

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brazilian property is set to be boosted by a further expansion of flights between Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, it has been reported.

A renegotiation forecasts 28 new passenger flights and 21 new freight flights could operate between the two nations every week doubling the original agreement of 14, according ..........

Tourism to boost Brazils investment prospects-010808

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Growth in Brazil's tourist sector could make it a suitable market for foreign investors, according to experts.

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels believes the South American country could offer a number of investment opportunities because annual visitor numbers are currently on the increase.

Indeed, the Brazilian government has predicted that the number of international tourists will nearly double in the next two years.

Kristina Paider, spokesperson for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, said this growth is being encouraged by the government, which is pouring millions of pounds into various infrastructure improvements.

She stated that upgrades to Brazil's road network and airport facilities would help make it a more attractive holiday destination.

Ms Paider added that the nation could also be a good investment market because its economy is continuing to perform well.

"Brazil has been insulated from the economic slowdown felt elsewhere in the world," he commented.

According to property analyst Amberlamb, Brazil's gross domestic product is expected to increase by 4.8% this year.

The website said this means that second home buyers who purchase a Brazilian residence could get healthy short-term returns.

Visit our off-plan property Brazil page

Brazilian airports 'should improve before World Cup'

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An official in the Brazilian aviation sector has said the South American nation's airports need to be improved before the FIFA 2014 World Cup.

The football tournament will be staged in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, prompting a surge in the number of people flying into these regions.

Therefore, Adalberto Febeliano executive vice president of the Brazilian Association of General Aviation has said the existing transport network needs to be improved, AAP reports.

He said monthly passenger numbers could go up from four million to eight million by the time of the event, as people will be travelling across Brazil to watch different games.

"We need to modernise our airports and build new airports," Mr Febeliano commented.

"If we don't, when the World Cup arrives we won't have time to accommodate the passengers."

The 2014 World Cup will mark the second time that the country has hosted the football tournament.

Brazil is also in the running to host the Olympic Games two years later.

Brazil set to launch marketing drive

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Owners of property in Brazil could be set to benefit from plans to market the country more heavily overseas.

Tourism institute Embratur stated that it wants to raise the profile of the South American nation across the world.

Therefore, it will step up efforts to promote the various attractions of Brazil to prospective visitors worldwide.

However, the organisation wants this initiative to be supported by extra flights to and from the country, in order to open it up to a larger number of people.

This could be good news for owners of property in Brazil as it could stimulate further growth in its housing market and rental sector.

Jeanine Pires, president of Embratur, commented: "We want to promote the natural and cultural diversity of Brazil and show the modern lifestyle of the Brazilian people."

According to Gulf Weekly, the region has become a major of hotspot of activity for investors across the world, as well as holiday home buyers and expats.

Domestic demand 'boosts Brazilian investment prospects'

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil is currently experiencing high demand for property from the resident population, according to industry analysts.

Amberlamb stated that residential property in areas such as Rio de Janeiro is currently highly sought-after by local people.

Therefore, the organisation has suggested that overseas property buyers take advantage of the situation and snap up some affordable units in bulk.

This would allow investors to hold onto them while they appreciate in value.

Furthermore, the properties would also be able to generate further wealth if they are rented out during the interim period.

Amberlamb commented: "After all Brazil has a massive housing deficit - you could cash in on local demand."

The organisation added that this would make a good alternative to investing in rental accommodation for holidaymakers.

According to figures from NuBricks.com, Brazil is likely to experience economic growth of about 4.8 per cent this year.

Expert confident about property in Brazil

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Investing in Brazilian property could be one of the most successful ways of negotiating the current economic uncertainty, it has been suggested.

UK property, the stock market and even traditional safe havens like gold have suffered since the beginning of credit crunch and many investors are searching for more profitable alternatives.

Their best strategy could be to buy land and property in emerging economies, according to Jonathan Garner of Morgan Stanley.

He told Reuters he has been recommending to his clients that they consider investing in growing markets such as Brazil for a number of reasons.

"The credit crunch has very limited relevance to many emerging markets. Not only are the banks in good shape, you've also got households that are not overextended," Mr Garner explained.

Many overseas investors already appear to have spotted the potential offered by the South American country's economy, as figures published by the Central Bank showed that foreign direct investment grew from $18.8 billion in 2006 to $34.6 billion last year.

Brazilian investment could be lucrative

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property buyers could find Brazil a lucrative investment, a newspaper has suggested.

According to the Times, Latin American countries are well-placed to deal with the current problems in the global economy.

This has prompted the publication to state that this may make places such as Brazil very safe investment options.

As well as offering a growing economy and political stability, Brazil is also enjoying considerable growth in its housing market.

This was said to be partly because new flights are opening up the country and leading to interest from overseas investors.

In addition, the newspaper said Brazilian authorities are preparing to host football World Cup in 2014, a development which further enhances its desirability.

The Times commented: "Latin America is high on glamour but low on prices - the perfect mix for investors."

Brazil's government recently revealed that the country's economy expanded by 5.4 per cent last year.

Brazilian economy grows by 5.4%

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian government has revealed that the country's economy expanded by 5.4 per cent last year.

This was attributed to a number of different factors, such as increasing personal wealth among the country's population and greater demand for property.

Officials added that Brazil also saw higher levels of consumer spending and business development last year.

However, the increase itself was not the only notable aspect of the figures, as the rate of growth was also found to have gone up.

Economic expansion in 2006 was rated at 3.8 per cent, which means the Brazilian economy is now growing at a faster rate.

This is likely to be good news for owners of property in Brazil, as it suggests that investors could possibly get high returns.

Brazil was recently highlighted by the Foreign Property Website as a location that offered strong investment potential.

According to the online portal, rising land prices were pushing up the value of property in many areas.

Britons travelling further afield

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A number of factors are currently drawing people from the UK outside Europe and further afield, an expert has revealed.

Francesca Ecsery of Cheapflights.co.uk told Travel Trade Gazette that exposure to other cultures was tempting Britons to explore different countries first-hand.

For example, she stated that the popularity of many foreign recipes in the UK had encouraged people to check out the genuine article in its country of origin.

Ms Ecsery added that current exchange rates were also influencing Britons' travel habits, as the pound and the euro are both quite strong.

She commented: "Your money doesn't take you as far as it would further afield."

This, she added, means that travelling to a long-haul destination can ultimately be much cheaper than visiting a eurozone country or somewhere in the UK.

According to currency specialist HiFX, less-established locations that are far from home are also becoming more popular with overseas property buyers.

Property in Brazil was highlighted as a particularly popular market among Britons, since it offered relatively cheap prices.