Is interest in emerging property markets set to grow in 2012?
Interest in property in Brazil and other emerging nations continues to grow, with sales and supplies of luxury homes expected to increase globally over the coming 12 months.
Knight Frank predicts that money will continue to flow from troubled world regions into other prime locations such as London, Paris, Singapore and Geneva.
The biofuel business is booming in Brazil.
One the US's most successful biofuel companies, Amyris, has announced it is in the process of building two commercial-sized plants in Brazil.
Joel Velasco, from Amyris, told the New York Times that building the plants in the US was not an option, even though it is a US-based company.
ADIT discusses Brazilian property investments
Foreign investors from around the world are coming together to discuss the opportunities surrounding Brazilian property.
ADIT Brazil will be enjoying its fifth year in 2011, having previously run under the title Nordeste Invest, and this year will be taking place on May 10th in Forteleza, Ceara.
Brazil property: Over half of graduates considering move overseas
Over half of British graduates are considering a move overseas, a study has revealed to those considering property in Brazil.
Figures released by the Student Currency Exchange revealed that around two-thirds of students and graduates would consider moving abroad to improve their career prospects.
Brazilian property: Country set for renewables growth
People interested in property for sale in Brazil may be interested to learn that the renewable energy landscape of the country is about to undergo a transformation.
Currently only 0.6 per cent of Brazil's electricity output is produced by wind power, but this is expected to increase fivefold by 2013 and then continue to grow, according to Brazzil magazine.
Flyers want no-kid services, investors in Brazil property told
People investing in Brazil property may find they have the option of booking a child-free flight when travelling back to their home country in future.
The Business Travel and Meetings Show revealed that a recent poll of 1,000 business travellers found that 74 per cent are annoyed by crying children on during their journey.
Brazil real estate: South America ‘becoming a popular destination’
Investors in Brazil real estate may notice an increase in the number of people visiting the country, as an expert has said that South America is becoming an increasingly popular destination.
A spokeswoman for ABTA – The Travel Association said that the rising profile of the Latin American country, as a result of the upcoming sporting events and a rising level of investment in infrastructure, has meant that holidaymakers and gap-year travellers are seeking trips to the country more.
Brazil property: Choose ‘voluntours’ on work preference
Investors in Brazilian property that are interested in volunteering during their time abroad should choose their destination based on what type of work interests them, an expert has advised.
STA Travel said that there are some destinations that will always need volunteers and therefore offer some unique opportunities for travellers who want to contribute to the global community.
Retirement funds ‘biggest concern’ for investors in Brazil property
People investing in Brazil property are most likely to focus on the health of their retirement finances where worries about money are concerned.
A study by Shelter Offshore recently revealed that 76 per cent of the expats polled indicated that having enough money to live comfortably once their working life ends, funding a pension and affording long-term health insurance were the primary financial issues on their mind.
Brazil real estate: Britons to spend over £800 on holidays
Investors in Brazil real estate will spend around £800 when taking their main holiday this year, according to an expert.
The figures, from travelsupermarket.com, showed that the current financial pressures experienced as the UK continues to face economic uncertainty have resulted in around a 20 per cent drop in the amount spent on getaways.
