Brazil is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and breathtaking forests, along with its insane mega-cities and vibrant culture. And now the country is set to be equated with oil wealth, following the world’s largest ever deep-water oil find, 250km offshore from Rio de Janeiro. Other large discoveries in the Campos and Espirito Santo basins off the south eastern coasts followed shortly after, which signals the arrival of a new era of prosperity. And this bodes well for the Brazilian property market.
The most significant increase in prosperity is expected to be seen in the North East of the country – and property investment is sure to be a big part of that.
Brazil has been popping up more and more in the property pages as development has increased, and experts say now is the time to buy into what looks likely to be quite a boom.
One development that is seeing interest from international buyers is uv10. The new scheme, located in Pipa, in the Natal region, offers luxurious Italian-designed villas in a relaxed and stylish village. This setting is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Brazil’s up-and-coming North East.
Here you’ll find Domus Villas, high-quality properties in an enviable position at the very edge of Pipa’s famous Chapado. There is ocean on two sides and private access to the endless beaches. Samantha Gore of uv10 says, ‘In my opinion this is possibly the best plot of land in the whole of Pipa, elevated with turquoise sea all around.’
Prices start from as little as £146,000 for a two-bedroom property, while £174,000 will get you a three-bedroom villa. Rental potential is on the up and smart buyers are getting their skates on.
For more information on uv10, and Brazil property investment generally, visit uv10.com or call 0845 643 1036.
Beautiful Bahía is an amazingly rich centre of culture with a wonderful climate, Colonial beauty and a fabulous mix of African and Portuguese heritage. Here you will find hundreds of miles of semi-virgin coastline dotted with lovely islands – an utterly perfect setting. Tourists are wild about the area, and it is easy to see why.
Here, too, uv10 is set to begin selling luxury properties on its very own 1,100-hectare private island just off the coast of Salvador. The setting will feature five-star hotels, golf courses, marinas, shopping, spa, restaurants and diving school. This is sure to be one of the leading luxury holiday resorts in the world.
Visit uv10.com to keep up with sales releases as they happen.
In Tabatinga, around 30 minutes south of Natal, Le Park offers a Brazilian take on New York’s 1970s loft scene – with a maritime twist.
Loft Living descended from the iron-framed buildings erected at the turn of the 20th century to accommodate sweat-shop style workhouses. Set right on the beach at the capital of Brazil’s north eastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, these apartments have a contemporary open-plan feel and 3.8 metre high ceilings for a bright and airy atmosphere. This chic modernity is offset perfectly by the stunning sea views and laid-back Brazilian beach life to be found just metres from your front door.
Comprising 28 apartments ranging between a generous 87 and 100 square metres, along with 32 top-floor lofts ranging between 160 and 200 square metres, Le Park is both compact and exclusive. The lofts boast enormous private rooftop solariums complete with their own rooftop pools – sheer decadence.
Facilities include a fitness centre, swimming pool with swim-up bar, restaurant , spa and sauna, business centre with broadband internet access, children’s club, watersports, tropical gardens and 24-hour supervised entry.
Tabatinga is an idyllic setting. The resort has two aquaparks set close to the sea, ideal for families, and no less than five attractive beach lagoons backed by coconut palms and protected by a 7km coral reef making for safe swimming conditions. Nearby Pipa is extremely popular with wealthy Brazilians for its nightlife, with 30 or more restaurants and selection of upmarket boutique hotels. The international airport of Augusto Severo is a convenient 30-minute drive away.
Two-bedroom apartments at Le Park start at €139,500 and two bedroom loft apartments from €210,000 (subject to exchange rates). Completion is scheduled for September 2009.
Contact GEM Estates on 0800 036 0068 or visit gem-estates.com.
Natal is increasingly, long regarded as a vacation destination for Brazilians, is experiencing something of a land rush. In just six weeks, 73 properties have been sold to British clients at Elegance Natal Golf by Resort Group.
Prices in the area compare very favourably with those in Europe, with €89,000 buying a two-bedroom apartment in Natal compared with €285,000 to buy a similar property on the Spanish Costa de la Luz.
Those who have been wowed by the properties include the jet set: footballer Ronaldo and actor Antonio Banderas will both own properties at the resort.
Elegance Natal Miltonia, the first phase at Grand Natal Golf, is part of a 5,500-acre resort development by established Spanish developer Grupo Sanchez. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom penthouses are being sold exclusively by Resort Group International. Prices start at €58,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
Owners at Elegance Natal will have use of all the facilities at Grand Natal Golf, which includes five golf courses, eight hotels, an equestrian centre, the Ronaldo Football Academy, a spa and health centre, 7km of beach, tennis courts, shopping and beach clubs.
For more information about Elegance Natal Miltonia and Grand Natal Golf contact Resort Group International on 020 8334 8007 or see rgintl.co.uk.