Brazil
Olympic torch to ignite a bright future for Natal’s property market
With less than a year to go until the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janiero, the first summer games to be held in South America, it has been revealed that the Olympic torch route will take in the city of Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, in the north-east of the country.
Brazilian property investment becomes Shariah compliant
Brazilian property developer Ritz-G5 now offers a Shariah-compliant investment in its Natal-based premium residential project, Majestic Village.
14 reasons to consider Brazil as the home of your next property investment
Even though Brazil’s hopes of being crowned the FIFA 2014 World Cup champions are dashed after a staggering defeat by Germany in the semi-finals, the Latin American powerhouse still boasts numerous other winning qualities.
Brazilian economy set for US$3 billion boost as World Cup countdown begins
With only days until the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off, it’s all eyes on the largest country in Latin America, Brazil.
Buyers spend summer in Brazil
Buyers are spending the summer in Brazil, according to TheMoveChannel.com’s Investment Watch.
Brazilians embrace timeshare creating new investor opportunity
Timeshare was first introduced to Brazil around 20 years ago; it wasn’t hugely popular and didn’t take off. However since 2003, Brazil’s middle class has expanded by 40 million people and the timeshare market has gained new impetus.
Exchange rate slices 10% off Brazil property prices
The Brazilian Real has taken a tumble recently, particularly against the US Dollar, whilst also reaching a four-year low against Sterling and the Euro. Boutique Brazil estate agent uv10.com is encouraging investors to seize this timely opportunity.
Brazil receives record number of tourists
As sports fans gear up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics, a massive impact is already being felt in Brazil’s tourist industry. According to figures just released, a record number of tourists were recorded in 2012 with 5,433,354 people travelling to the country - 4.5% up on 2011.
Brazil estate agent takes ‘Best Small Agent’ Award for third year
“A laudable approach to selling property, good customer service”, just some of the praise coming from the judges responsible for awarding uv10.com ‘Best Small Agent’ in this year’s Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) Awards – the third time of winning this award in four years.
Tourism Minister announces grand plans for Brazil’s Natal
The Secretary of State for Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte, Renato Fernandes, has outlined his plans to upgrade Natal’s tourist infrastructure. Already known for its ‘sun and sea’ – Fernandes wants to add marinas, golf, five and six star hotels and possibly even a theme park to Natal’s compelling offer.
Brazil’s Sibauma set to rival neighbouring Pipa for upmarket tourism
Ever since it was discovered by surfers back in the 1970s, Brazil’s Pipa has been a tourism success story.
Brazil celebrates 10th anniversary as a BRIC nation
It is an exciting time to invest in Brazil. With 2013 marking the 10th anniversary of Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs classifying the country as one of the BRIC nations (along with Russia, India and China), Brazil's progress over the last decade is under scrutiny.
New Brazilian property investment helps to solve housing deficit
Emerald Knight, the ethical investment specialist, is offering an exclusive opportunity to invest in a social housing scheme in Brazil, with projected fixed returns of 20% after one year.
Brazil becomes investor-only market as sporting events loom
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics getting ever closer, foreign house hunters are no longer looking at Brazil for just holidays but also for pure investment opportunities.
Property developers in Northeast Brazil struggle to meet demand
Historically the poorest region of Brazil, the northeast is now on the move and posted the highest GDP growth figures in the country from 2000 to 2010 – 4.2% versus 3.6% for the nation as a whole.