Investing in Property in Brazil

South America is currently seen as an excellent growth market for property investment and Brazil in particular has been highlighted as having a lot of potential.

Brazil is one of the four BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).

The BRIC countries have been grouped together as they are all large, developing countries which could be among the world's biggest economies in the future. It has been forecast that by 2050 Brazil could become the world's fifth-largest economy. So when it comes to Brazil property investment could be very profitable in the long term.

The Brazilian Tourist Board is currently investing heavily in infrastructure improvements, including the improvement and expansion of airports. The country will be the host of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

These events have brought about a sizeable increase in infrastructure investment and development. There has also been an increase in tourist numbers in Brazil as it is seen as a safe, mainstream holiday destination with a favorable climate.

Foreign investment in property in Brazil is actively encouraged. Indeed, there is no limit to the percentage of land and buildings that can be owned by overseas investors. By contrast, many other countries impose limits on the percentage of real estate which can be owned by foreign investors.

Brazil has traditionally low vacancy rates in commercial (office and retail) and apartment buildings. The cost of living is substantially lower than it is in, for example, the United Kingdom. It is expected that as tourism and other economic activities grow, there will be an increase in demand for residential properties. So for anyone interested in Brazil property investment is a good option.

Why Buy Land in Brazil?

There are a number of reasons why Brazil is a good bet for buying land.

Economic conditions are top of the list, with attractive currency rates and good incentives for investors from abroad.

Returns have been good in recent years and are set to get even better in the near future the World Cup is taking place in Brazil in 2014 and it will be Hosting the Olympics in 2016.

Many countries impose strict and complex legal conditions on land investment and property ownership. This is not the case in Brazil, where foreign investors can enjoy total ownership of their purchases.

If you do decide to opt for land investment in Brazil, rest assured there will be demand from property developers for your land. There is consistent demand for property in Brazil, due to its low prices, reasonable cost of living, beautiful beaches and constant sunshine.

Despite the global recession, Brazil has remained very stable due to its valuable natural resources, including oil and a variety of agricultural crops. In addition to this, many manufacturing industries have moved operations to Brazil, which has further benefitted the economy with a huge boost to the export trade.

So don't overlook Brazil when researching suitable countries for land investment. It's certainly worth investigating.