- Growing economy; Brazil is one of the four largest developing economies in the world
(the three others being China, India and Russia) and according to Goldman Sachs, by 2050 Brazil
will be the world's 5th biggest economy.
- Foreign investment is encouraged in Brazil, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property
and ownership is 100% freehold.
- Lower interest rates and inflation under control (5,6% inflation in 2005); several economists believe
that within a few years, Brazil should have become an investment magnet country. It is believed that
the steadily fiscal reforms and economic stability should allow Brazilian interest rates to drop
significantly. Today Brazil's mortgage lending is almost non-existent, but with the decrease of
interest rates, a mortgage lending boom is expected and consequently, an increase in value of its
Real Estate.
- A realistic guarantee of long term future market stability and existing demand (for sales and rentals)
which provides security for foreign investors; Brazil has a big population of approx. 180 million that
includes more than 1 million multi-millionaires who are naturally attracted by European styled holiday
homes situated far away from Brazil's vast mega-cities. Along with future domestic economic growth and
increasing spending powers of the big Brazilian population, this trend is set to increase.
- The exchange rate is exceptionally favorable at the moment making it very cheap for Europeans
(Sterling or Euros) to buy property. In the past, the Brazilian currency was artificially linked 1:1
to the US$ (now it's 2,5:1, one dollar buys 2,5 reais, the currency in Brazil), and most prices still
reflect these old price levels.
- Under priced real estate market, due to continuous years of recession and lack of purchase power
during the 80's and 90's, the price level for real estate is extremely attractive (there are many
similarities to how Spain was 20 years ago)
- Active tourism promotion policy; tourism promotion is a top priority in the Ministry of Tourism's
agenda and the National Tourism Plan is clearly working.
- 48% increase in foreign tourism between 2002 and 2005 as a direct result of the National Tourism Plan
(developed in 2003).
- Brazil is a peaceful country and is not affected by political wars or terrorism
.
- Extremely friendly people; Studies carried out by Ministry of Tourism indicate that 75% of the
tourists who seek Brazil as their vacation destination do so first of all because of the natural
beauty. But once they arrive here, they find such hospitality that they soon become enchanted with
the mixture of colors, races and cultures of the people as well. In a recent survey, 96% of the
tourists visiting Brazil definitely intend to come back again, main reason being the Brazilian people!!
That if anything, gives confidence in the growing tourism industry in this exciting country.
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