The Locals of Brazil

February 7, 2012 | By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter to the Riotimesonline.com RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Prior to the pacification of Vidigal in November 2011, a visit to the favela was usually only made by adventure travelers, or those who had friends to escort them. The idea of a foreigner owning real estate [...]

People looking for an apartment to live in Rio already know: prices are a little crazy these days. Prices rose exponentially in the last two or three years, and it requires a good deal of patience to find the desired property, for the value that it is imagined to spend. For many, the feeling is [...]

Apartment buying in Rio de Janeiro requires a lot of documentation checking before the initial approach. Rio’s real estate market is very complex and it usually takes more than two weeks to understand the hidden details. Your knowledge should include general prices, locations, facilities and security details. The first thing you should know is whether [...]

The Real Estate Industry is one of the leading industries in Brazil. In recent years, the industry has grown significantly and it promises further growth. The Brazilian real estate industry offers attractive investment opportunities for foreign investors. Moreover, real estate is less volatile in comparison to other investments such as stocks and you can achieve [...]

The Pacified slums of Rio de Janeiro(slums recently permanently occupied by the police) are being targeted by foreign investors. Safe, affordable and still the privileged view attract anyone building a business in the wonderful city. It may be a more familiar, or else a unique space. The security around the place once known for violence [...]

A survey by the Commercial Properties, a real estate company, noted that the region between Lucas do Rio Verde to Sinop in Mato Grosso, is one of the locations that house the most expensive rural estates in Brazil. Each hectare in rural areas increased by about 30% this year alone. Two years ago an hectare [...]

These are some cities with good opportunities to buy property now in Brazil. Some of these cities already see the speculation because of the activities already developed today, but there are still good options to purchase at reasonable prices and with an expected future valuation. To buy apartments and houses for rent is a good [...]

You all probably know by now, that foreigners can legally purchase property in Brazil. But do you know the common practices for buying in the country? Here are the possible steps 1. You need a Brazilian ID called a CPF. This is a tax id. 2. To get a CPF you need a birth certificate [...]

The Brazilian newspaper, O Globo, highlighted this Saturday, June 25, the recent increase in demand for real estate in Brazil from foreign buyers. According to the newspaper, the buy mostly in Rio and Sao Paulo, and more and more foreigners are investing in the Brazilian real estate sector, attracted by the booming economy. The volume [...]

This part of the website will divulge the several options of properties for sale in Brazil, showcasing these properties and relating them to their surroundings telling you why they are a good opportunity, based on location, purpose, future projection, etc… On this first article we are going to talk about Pipa Beach, in Rio Grande [...]