| If you want to invest in property, but are | | | | The currency in Brazil is the Real (the code |
| nervous about the housing market in the | | | | is BRL and the symbol is R$.) Currency rates |
| United Kingdom, then a Brazil property | | | | are favourable with the Real, which makes |
| investment could be the answer for you. | | | | property investment an attractive option to |
| | | | foreign investors as they avoid losing money |
| But why purchase a Brazil property | | | | in their exchange transactions. In recent |
| investment? There are many reasons: | | | | years the Real has stabilised and become more |
| | | | competitive with other international |
| Beautiful Brazil | | | | currencies, such as the US Dollar; in turn |
| | | | this has increased purchasing power for |
| Brazil is the land of beauty with pristine | | | | overseas investors in Brazil. |
| beaches, steamy jungles, exciting cities and | | | | |
| year round sunshine. It is a country where | | | | The cost of living remains very low, about 20 |
| people love to party, love to dance, and love | | | | - 30% of prices in the UK; the cost of |
| to enjoy themselves. | | | | running a home and paying for a caretaker is |
| | | | about £50 per month. |
| Tourism is booming as more people want to | | | | |
| experience the vibrancy of Brazilian life. In | | | | Brazil's Building Boom |
| north-east Brazil, between 2002 and 2005, | | | | |
| there was a 150% rise in tourism. For 2008, | | | | The north-east coast of Bahia, as well as Rio |
| 9,000,000 visitors are expected in north-east | | | | and Sao Paulo are experiencing a wave of new |
| Brazil, placing it in the top 20 most popular | | | | development which should offer some excellent |
| tourism destinations in the world. | | | | returns on investment. An improved |
| Consequently, Brazil's tourism success is | | | | infrastructure in Brazil has increased the |
| creating a huge demand for accommodation, and | | | | building boom in Brazil, for example: a |
| property investors are acting early; | | | | bridge is being constructed to connect north |
| purchasing bargain properties that will yield | | | | Maceio to the city of Recife. The bridge will |
| a good rental income. | | | | greatly improve access to the north and |
| | | | property prices are predicted to rise in the |
| Bountiful Brazil | | | | area. |
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| Brazil is the tenth largest economy in the | | | | Brazil is now connected by direct flights to |
| world and is one of the four largest | | | | the UK and the rest of Europe, and this will |
| developing economies in the world. | | | | significantly open up the market to both |
| Agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and | | | | business and holiday travellers from the UK. |
| service sectors are well developed, and their | | | | In turn this leads to a greater demand for |
| mineral wealth is vast. The leading | | | | temporary accommodation for both groups. |
| manufacturing industries produce textiles, | | | | |
| shoes, chemicals, steel, aircraft, motor | | | | The 2014 football World Cup, also known as |
| vehicles and parts. Exports include soybeans, | | | | the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Brazil. |
| concentrated orange juice and beef. It is | | | | This will put the country on the |
| estimated Brazil will be the world's fifth | | | | international stage and highlight many of |
| biggest economy by 2050. | | | | country's major cities; boosting interest |
| | | | from both holiday makers and overseas |
| Brazil's new administration took office in | | | | property investors. Meanwhile people, who |
| 2003. Since then, the government has | | | | already have a commercial Brazil property |
| succeeded in creating an economy ideal for | | | | investment by 2014, may see a huge demand for |
| foreign investment through successful | | | | their rental/hotel accommodation due to the |
| policies that has created a strong economy, | | | | influx of football fans. |
| reduced inflation and a strong export market. | | | | |
| Brazil's President Lula is a progressive | | | | In conclusion, Brazil is an exciting country |
| leader and he understands the need of | | | | for many reasons: diverse scenery, fantastic |
| increased domestic investment for the | | | | lifestyle, and a reduced cost of living. Last |
| country's continued growth. | | | | but not least, a Brazil property investment |
| | | | offers excellent returns for investors. |