Investors can once again hold confidence in the Brazilian land market as the President of the ADIT (Association for Real Estate and Tourism Development in the north east of Brazil) has dismissed worries over proposed new restrictions on foreign nationals owning land.

Concerns over protection of Brazil’s natural resources led to President Lula da Silva reportedly calling upon ministers to tighten the laws on foreign ownership of land however ADIT President, Felipe Cavalcante, speaking with trade publication, OPP, commented that “these proposals only apply to agricultural land – any changes in the future would have no impact at all on people who have already invested in real estate.”  Read more... (699 words, 1 image, estimated 2:48 mins reading time)

If you are looking for a slightly more exotic place to invest in property than mainland Europe, Brazil may be worth a look.

Brazil has plenty of physical space and good resources needed to keep a sustainable growth in the real estate market therefore any good investments bought in the country are likely to yield good returns in both the short and the long-term.

Land prices in Brazil are starting to grow at a fast rate, partly thanks to the massive interest in biofuels. As land prices increase, so to do property prices and this is why many people are looking to Brazil for their next property investments.  Read more... (383 words, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)

For property investors looking for their perfect coastal property in a slightly more unusual place, Panama may hit the spot. With over 1,400 miles of coast, crystal-clear water and tall coconut palms, Panama is the image of many people’s perfect paradise.

And it could just make financial sense for property investors. Panama has one of the fastest growing economies and tourism in Latin America. Thanks to top notch recreation facilities – facilities which include scuba diving, golf, deep-sea diving, fishing and hiking – it is easy to see why the area is becoming such a tourist hot-spot. The increase is tourism is good news for property investors who are finding it easy to rent out their properties.  Read more... (285 words, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)

For investors looking for a slightly different foreign property investment, Brazilian farmland offers an excellent investment opportunity.

Farmers from all over the world are congregating in Brazil to buy up cheap farmland or manage it for investors. Popular crops include cotton, soya beans, corn, dry beans and sunflowers. The main attraction of farmland in Brazil is the price – farmland in the US can reach around $3,000 a acre whereas Brazil is more in the region of $500 an acre. There is a lot of farmland for sale, so the opportunity is far larger than in America. In an age of environmentally friendly consumers, property investors could do worse than to invest in a farm where soy beans or other crops-for-fuel are farmed.  Read more... (302 words, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)

Property and real estate prices in Brazil are rising significantly in the more desirable and established tourist hotspots, particularly in Bahia on the north east coast. Bahia boasts stunning beaches, warm weather and plenty of development projects. Rio and Sao Paulo are also tipped to be on the edge of a property boom thanks to a stable economy, low inflation, a good tourism history and businesses setting up hubs in both cities. Brazil is also predicted to be one of the economic leaders of the future along with India, Russia and China. Putting these factos together with a low terrorism risk, fantastic scenery, natural oil resources and low living costs, the area is a good bet for fantastic returns on investments.  Read more... (491 words, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Brazil covers an area of eight and a half million square kilometres and is the fifth largest country in the World. With prices as low as £25,000 for a 2 bedroom detached villa, it isn’t surprising that many property investors are turning their attentions to Brazil for their next investment.

Economically speaking, Brazil is making progress with inflation standing at around 5%. Along with a favourable exchange rate, many businesses are starting to manufacture their goods in Brazil which is helping the economy. Tourism is also starting to pick up – flights from the UK to Brazil can be as little as £180 return, and the year-round good weather, low prices and friendly locals make it a growing tourist hotspot.  Read more... (397 words, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)