Brazil Property and Real Estate News

Sam Zell shows why Brazil is the place to be

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:38

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Sam Zell, the US business magnate worth billions of dollars, has signalled that Brazil is the place to be for investments after purchasing a controlling stake in the Tha Group, a property specialist.

According to Obelisk, the Tha Group works, develops and constructs property, which, with Mr ..........

Brazil privatises airports

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:01

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Brazil has privatised three of its airports, raising an astonishing 24.5 billion reais (approximately £8.85 billion) as it seeks to raise important funds ahead of the 2014 Football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

By selling the operating licenses, the South American Country is set to ..........

Shortfall of houses in Brazil

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:41:27

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The booming housing industry in Brazil is resulting in an imbalance in the supply and demand chain, according to a new report.

Entitled The Construction Wood Industry in Bric Countries, the study claims that the South American country is currently experiencing a shortfall of seven million housing ..........

Ready-to-build projects lead to quick returns

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:40:52

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Investors in Brazilian property benefit from ready-to-build projects because of the advantage of "much shorter lead times" before they start earning money, according to Buy Association.

Paul Collins, editor of the property website explained that although off-plan projects are comparatively less expensive, the downside is that buyers ..........

Brazil's property market in 'good shape'

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:59:17

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Brazil's property market has been described as looking in very good shape by a property expert.

Paul Collins, editor at Buy Association, a property website that offers impartial overseas property advice, explained that the main reason for this was that the South American country has a successful ..........

UK banks unwilling to lend to property investors

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:58:40

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Brazilian property investors looking to expand their respective portfolios might find it difficult to secure finance in the UK as according to LettingFocus.com, banks are looking for excuses not to lend.

David Lawrenson, private rented sector expert at LettingFocus.com, explained that this is creating an environment in ..........

Brazil shows the world why it's growing

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:12:53

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Brazil has sent out a message to the rest of the world about how to best manage their finances.

Its central bank announced that the South American country's government has exceeded its fiscal target in 2011, reported Bloomberg.

A primary surplus of 128.7 billion ..........

Brazil to focus on construction in 2012

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:44:27

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The Brazilian government is to put the construction industry at the top of its agenda this year as it seeks to boost economic growth.

Housing development will be at the centre of this, with president Dilma Rousseff's administration doing all it can to ensure the second stage ..........

Dilma Rousseff in Cuba to talk business

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:02:57

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Brazil’s president is to make her first official visit to Cuba to develop closer trade ties between the two countries.

Dilma Rousseff is to meet Cuba’s leader Raul Castro to discuss how they can move forward for mutual benefit in a new age defined by Brazil’s growing power.

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Chevron could face charges over oil spill

uv10 Brazil Property & Real Estate — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:25:16

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The US multinational energy company Chevron might face criminal charges over the offshore oil spill last year.

A Brazilian prosecutor is considering bringing legal action against the company – with the explicit threat of prison sentences – in what could be an $11 billion (approximately £7 billion) ..........