Last beachside development for Brazil’s Pipa Village

Thanks to a compelling combination of soaring popularity and stringent planning regulations, development land in the centre of Pipa village is rare to the point of near extinction. But, with the acquisition of a site once occupied by a tumbledown villa, uv10.com is able to offer its clients the chance to own holiday and rental property right in the heart of Pipa, in one of the six apartments at ‘Pipa Beach’.

Short of pitching a tent on the sands it would be impossible to get closer to Pipa’s main beach. This gated project of one and two bedroom properties is just ten short metres from the white sands and turquoise waves fronted by calm natural lagoons. And, unusually for this stretch of northeast Brazilian coastline, there are no steps or sheer drops to negotiate, just a simple same-level stroll – making it especially interesting for the less able. And, with the best of Rio Grande do Norte’s restaurants, beach clubs, bars and boutiques on the doorstep, the projections for rental income are particularly attractive.

Samantha Gore, Head of Sales & Marketing for Brazil property experts uv10.com, comments, “Pipa village conforms to the old investment adage – demand outstrips supply. With the local authorities being so protective of their rich natural environment very few build licenses are dished out in this area and ‘Pipa Beach’ is one of a select, fortunate few. Based on research from Pipa town itself, where the average annual rental occupation is around 65%, one bedroom apartments in Pipa Beach could command 200 reais (70 euros) a day in high season, that’s from December to March plus July and August, and 300 reais (110 euros) a day for two bedrooms. This would drop slightly to 150 reais (53 euros) and 250 reais (90 euros) respectively in low season. With full rental management and a choice of furniture packs on offer, these sorts of rates are perfectly achievable.”

With a choice of one or two bedrooms, apartments at Pipa Beach enjoy private balconies with front row sea views as well as rooftop solarium shared exclusively between the six homes complete with two plunge pools. Ideal for sundowner cocktails or surf and turf barbecues with tasty local produce. Off-street parking is available and the rental management scheme will maximise your income when you’re not in town. Natal’s Augusto Severo International Airport is just 80km to the north of Pipa and one of the largest airports in the world is currently under construction close to the city.

Prices at Pipa Beach start from €93,000 euros (approx £81,000 gbp) for a one bedroom apartment and from €110,000 euros (approx £96,000 gbp) for a two bedroom. Completion is expected by October 2010.

For more information, visit uv10.com