Real State Law

Non Brazilians are protected for our constitution of Law and has the same rights of the Brazilians when they buy  properties.Due to a great improvement in the economy of Brazil over the past three years, it is now viewed as a viable property investment option. Early investors are currently seeing excellent returns in Brazil's hot-spot locations.
Overseas property investors' attention is now focused on the benefits of purchase in Brazil while the international press is constantly promoting the country as an encouraging market for investment in general.
Brazil has been clearly identified as an emerging market amongst worldwide property investors. Returns on investment are excellent and investors have become aware of the high growth potential of Brazil as a stable new investment market.
Year-round sunshine, with average summer temperatures of 21°C.
Great natural beauty with fantastic scenery and 7,000km of beaches.
Friendly nature of the Brazilian people.
Vibrant cities with carnivals and music.
Low international risk of war, terrorism or SARS in Brazil.
Easy access via direct flights from many international airports
Property price returns of 20% per annum in some locations.
Good currency exchange rates, making it cheap for foreign investors.
Active encouragement and incentives for foreign investment - you can own 100% of land and property.
Cost of living at only 20% of that in the UK/Europe, while property maintenance costs are extremely low.
Increase of thriving manufacturing industries relocated to Brazil and boosting the economy.
Expected to be self sufficient in oil reserves within the next year.
Brazil is believed by some economists to be amongst the leaders of the future, along with Russia, India and China Predictions by leading financiers, Goldman Sachs, are ranking Brazil amongst the top 5 world economies by the year 2050. As one of the world’s largest countries, with a current population of over 180 million, Brazil’s economic potential is enormous. The current availability of cheap labour and materials, coupled with comparatively low real estate prices, means the conditions for growth are quite outstanding.
Major investment is ongoing to improve Brazil’s infrastructure and create purpose-built eco-friendly tourist facilities.
Easy access from North America and Europe is on the increase, while costs of travel are dropping each year, giving Brazil a truly global investment and tourism appeal.
With a tropical climate, world-famous, beautiful beaches and a year-round tourist season, Brazil is set to benefit purchasers with buy-to-let investment strategies as well as those looking for above average returns on their overseas holiday properties. The low cost of living also appeals to investors and tourists looking for a lower cost alternative to the peaking Caribbean market.
There are no complications regarding property ownership in Brazil and investments can be purchased as 100% Freehold.
We assisting with:

• Filing for the Foreigner Brazilian Tax Id Card or CPF, which is the only mandatory document for real estate purchases in Brazil;
• Drafting and reviewing the purchase and sale contract, in order to make sure that his or her client's rights are protected in writing;
• Execution and/or representation on the purchase and sale contract;
• Title Search, which is the process where the attorney attest that the property's title is 100% clean and free of liens;
• Coordination of the money transfer process, in order to be legal and to obey Federal and International Money Laundering Regulations;
• Representation on closing;
• Managerial powers by which the foreigner could give attorney the power to be represented, thus eliminating the necessity of personal appearances for any and/or all acts for purchase;
• Immigration and Tax advise.

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