Beautiful Brazil is closer than you think

It is summer virtually all year round in Brazil but, until recently, this semi tropical paradise, the fifth largest country in the world, attracted fewer tourists than Ireland or Austria. Prime Properties International says things are about to change as Brazil sets out to attract more European visitors and property buyers.

It is not just about samba and sunshine. Brazil has a rich culture, a cost of living about a fifth of that in the UK, and no history of hurricanes or earthquakes. Now the Brazilian government has backed ambitious plans to build new resorts, roads and airports, and double tourism numbers

Copacabana is one of the most famous beaches in the world, but there are thousands more to enjoy, especially near Natal in the north east of the country. This is the closest part of Latin America to Europe. Within three years a new international airport will bring it journey times to just seven hours.

Natal has a stunning coastline characterised by coconut trees, lagoons and sand dunes. The city also enjoys all modern conveniences from shopping malls to restaurants.

Prime Properties International offers one, two and three-bed roomed apartments at the Lagoa do Coelho (Rabbit Lagoon) 55 miles north of Natal where a new resort is under construction between the coastline and the rainforest.

More than two thousand apartments are being created, centred around two yacht marinas, a golf course and a shopping centre three times the size of Harrods.

The most expensive cost just 87,500 Sterling and 60 % mortgages are available from a number of international banks. For investors who wish to let their properties, rental incomes will be contractually guaranteed to outstrip the mortgage payments. For example, the rental income on a one-bed roomed apartment will be 250 Euros per month, for a mortgage of just 150 Euros.

Prime Properties is based in southern Spain where it has operated successfully for seven years. It has now opened an international division offering properties as far afield as South Africa, the Caribbean and Morocco, Goa and Thailand.

Sales director Jeanette Tebrook said: “Brazil is an extremely exciting step for us, but we think Natal is on course to become a magnet for sun seekers and investors.

Nearly two billion US dollars is being invested into new hotels, golf courses and resorts and by June 2009 it will open the biggest airport in South America, a sure sign of a safe property investment...”

For further information, visit prime-propertiesinternational.com.