The real estate and land investment market in Brazil has been growing in popularity over the past year or so and is set to continue to be so for the future.
The trend is partly down to the combination of strong and sustainable economic growth, low inflation, stable currency, oil self-sufficiency, increased exposure to the international markets, significant Foreign Direct Investment and thriving tourism which have all drawn in substantial investments into Brazil’s property & land investment market with the influx increasing under the good market.
The market is being further intensified by
Cheap labour and inexpensive building material.
Under market value of land for sale in Brazil in certain areas of Brazil offering outstanding growth capital appreciation potential.
Active government incentives for foreign investment which include simplified buying procedure, 100% foreign land and property ownership, a registration process that ensures a free and clear title, low taxes and fees associated with purchasing and owning property and no restrictions over the transfer of profits or capital.
No visa requirements for most Europeans for visits of up to 6 months.
An influx in the number of tourists with over 10 million short term tourists expected in 2008 ( Embratur the Brazilian Tourist Authority).
The Ministry of Tourism invested over the last few years over R$ 1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) in tourism related projects and infrastructure and they are planning to invest more.
The regions that are currently the most attractive with investors interested in Brazil land is the northeast of the country around the cities of Natal the capital city of the northern state of Rio Grande do Norte and Fortaleza which is the capital of Cear?.
