BRAZIL

The vibrancy and sheer colour of both the people and the country itself attract visitors like a moth to a candle. The growing tourist industry in this the fifth largest country in the world is fuelling the need for new lifestyle properties, retirements and second home property and tourism accommodations.

With over 7,500 miles of coastline Brazil has it all, from pristine beaches, lagoons, palm covered islands to large cosmopolitan style cities with evergrowing American and European communities.

Having avoided the present economic crisis affecting America and Europe by its careful management of resources and funds, it is now emerging as an important member of the BRIC set up. Strongly favoured by the economic pundits with China, Russia and India as the leading growth nations, Brazil has emerged as the informed buyers choice for consistancy on return, high year on year nett gain profits and affordability. The market offers some of the cheapest quality property available, far lower than its equivalent in say Spain or Cyprus, yet with a far higher profit return. For those clients investing as a lifestyle move, then the cost of living is far lower and our specialist area around Natal in the Rio Grande North province of Brazil has the lowest crime rate in the country.

Concentrating on the North Western resort area of Natal and its regions, we are perfectly placed to offer both: Private buyers their dream homes or indeed investment and corporate clients with a safe and profitable alternative. The Brazilian property market is very strong for several reasons, such as having a new emerging middle class population of some 10 million people who desire to purchase a property. These properties need to be built, and you already have the buyers. The discovery of huge oil reserves that will make Brazil the fourth largest oil producer in the world, thus ensuring sustained growth, a surplus on its balance of exports versus imports making it one of the few countries in the world that exports more than it imports.

We at Lifestyle Property Europe concentrate with our retail and development partners in identifying, sourcing, building and developing prime sites. We offer partnerships for the larger investor and quality apartments, townhouses, villas and plots for the private individuals. All at exceptional prices and great quality. We can offer guaranteed rental returns and the property prices are rising at an amazing 30 % p.a. With its beautiful beaches, fantastic scenery and lovely year round warm weather, the Natal area benefits most from the fantastic increase in tourism, and over one billion euros is being invested to sustain the growth. Blue chip companies like Hyatt, Marriot and Hilton have all invested in the area, and the strong economic growth linked with the increase in tourism gives Brazil a really good feel for the future.

With such a strong market it is proving to be a safe and secure investment for everyone. Strict controls on building legislation, licensing and quality, linked with the ability to promote and encourage conservation projects are ensuring that Brazil does not become a boom and bust economy. With the shortage of property for both the domestic and overseas market, the present high returns should be protected for the next ten years or so. The buy to let situation is extremely good, and this will continue for the long term because of the shortage of quality rentals for all markets.

Undoubtably Brazil is the most exciting prospect since Dubai, and because of its sheer size, geographic placement and economy, it is likely to far out perform anything before it.