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