Homes Brazil

Bob Nadkarni, painter, filmmaker, musician and hotelier, landed in Brazil quite by chance. He set up home in Brazil and now cannot imagine living anywhere else. Speaking to the FT about his experience of life and home in Brazil, he said "I love Brazil. I've never felt anything vibrate like that in my life." His words echo the sentiments of thousands of foreigners who have established homes in Brazil.

Homes in Brazil have varying appeals to different profiles of buyers. Some seek homes in Brazil as a smart investment for rental or capital growth. Others buy homes in Brazil because they actually want to live there. For many people, the prime motivation for buying into homes in Brazil is the access to a better quality of life.

The laid-back environment, seemingly devoid of terrorist scares and economic shocks, has inspired many to move into homes in Brazil. Another segment of investors in homes in Brazil are those simply mesmerised by the beauty of the land. They look at homes in Brazil as vacation hideaways or a retirement nest. A rapidly emerging market for homes in Brazil is the medical tourist. Cosmetic surgery in particular, is of a high standard, and there has been a surge in demand for homes in Brazil from people looking for that bit of nip, tuck and surf.

Whatever the motive, buying homes in Brazil requires some legwork. Increasingly homes in Brazil are built within gated communities. Here a service charge would be applicable. Whilst these may be more expensive, the properties are secure when you are overseas and easy to rent. However homes in Brazil are generally affordable. For example, a home in Brazil's popular Ponta Negra beach can be purchased for under £60,000. Pricing for homes in Brazil can vary though and even the currency utilized for purchase can be a factor. The internet is a great tool to research the nuances of the market for homes in Brazil.