Brazil Beach House in 2011 and Beyond

                                                                                                 
It has been another great year for Brazil and Brazil Beach House here in Natal.2011 has seen the new world cup stadium begin to take shape in the center of the city and decisive progress on the new international airport being built to the north of town.Deadlines are in place and despite all the doubts and delays,these 2 projects are now firmly on track and will be delivered in the next 2 years.The impact will be huge with worldwide media exposure for the city,a projected 5 fold increase in tourism and billion`s of dollars invested in improving Natal`s infrastructure.


2011 has also been a groundbreaking year for us at Brazil Beach House on a number of levels.We have instigated our first construction projects for clients,facilitated renovation of properties,focused on the emerging world markets with sales to our first investors in mainland china and continued to help our international clients buy into the brazilian experience.Our buyers this year hail from all over the globe with the traditional north american/european featuring strongly but also from new countries such as south
africa,vietnam,greece..

Our clients have continued to seek out investment opportunities on the coast of Natal in 2011.Most have opted for northern beaches with closer proximity to the new airport,beachfront land and homes being the most popular buys.
We have also moved into promoting larger development projects inland(close to the new airport)catering towards the domestic brazilian market and are now very excited to be working on several of these projects with our overseas investors.

So whats in store for the new year?

The realestate market in Natal is booming and we expect more of the same for the coming year.The momentum of the world cup build-up for 2014 and all the infrastructural projects related to the new airport will ensure continued growth and ever higher returns for property investors.Come and join us here in the tropical sunshine of Brazil and be a part of this exciting,dynamic,beautiful country!

For a round-up of all the property news in Brazil in 2011,articles,links,special offers,sold realestate, go to our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275
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Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL 
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ; mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website; www.brazbeachhouse.com

Investor alert! 1020 registered plots in rapidly expanding urban area of Natal 700,000reals

Here is our latest special offer on brazilian land investment.

This is a unique opportunity to buy 1000+ landplots(already subdivided
and registered)at the asking price of R$700,000.

Estimated 400% return on investment  

Here are the details;

17hectare land parcel
650mts of roadside by 277mts depth
1020plots
Asking price(firm)R$700.000,00
=686 reals per plot
Plot dimensions 9x17mts
Registered since 1982 at the local town hall
4.5kms from Extremoz city
400mts from main asphalt road leading into town.
Bus terminal/station to be built less than 1km away
20minutes from Natal city
25minutes from the new airport
Electricity/water access
New housing projects nearby.

Projected sales price on immediate re-sale; 4,000reals per plot(still
comparatively cheap )
=R$4,080,000
Option to sit on the investment for 1-2years and re-sell the plots for
double.
Option to construct on the plots also for much greater profit.

Here is the land on google;

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208620890748034289481.0004b1c95a3f20780866e&msa=0 

Please contact us for more details;

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL  
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse 

E-mail ; mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website; www.brazbeachhouse.com

Investment opportunity in Natal 200hectare parcel near new airport for landbanking/subdivision

Urban Expansion Area

- The best opportunity to invest in Brasil, without risk and with certain profits, is in urban expansion land.

- Land values in urban expansion areas are increasing rapidly.

- We are focusing on areas close to Natal city and close to the new airport in construction at São Gonçalo do Amarante, and Macaíba, where the ZPE (Zona de Processamento de Exportação) is to be formed. This is a Tax Free Zone to encourage exporters of Brazilian merchandise.

Why Macaíba?

Macaiba is a town of 69.000 people close to Natal, on the main BR101 north-south highway. It is close to the new airport and was chosen to benefit from the placing of the ZPE in its boundaries.

200 hectares land.Next to the ZPE

• Currently zoned as rural land, and to be redesignated as urban land in the very near future.
• Owner is asking the current price for rural land- at R$7.00 per m2.
• Once re-zoned the land will be worth at least double and most likely three or more times the current price.
• Why? Land in the area is selling for between 15 and 30 R$ per m2 This particular land is placed right next to the ZPE, and will be a strategic asset in the coming years, with high demand for housing, industry and commerce. For this reason we are certain that it will produce a superb profit doing nothing, and spectacular profit if a project is produced for “loteamento” for housing and/or for sale for factories, warehousing etc

 Payment plan 

• The owner has authorized us to negotiate exclusively on his behalf.
• He is very flexible in what he wants in payment terms.
• Payment in installments- deposit of 5 million reais (presently 2.75R$=£1 or 2.40 R$ = 1 euro), with balance of R$ 9 million paid over a period of 2-3 years, or in “permuta” which means that a developer pays the balance in value of finished land plots, or other property to the value of the “permuta”.
• Seller will need to see his return is safe so depending on the profile of the buyer, he will adapt payment terms to suit both parties.

Investor Profile

• The buyer could be a wealthy individual or company with vision to see the quality of this opportunity for investment.
• Developers who have experience in producing large project.
• Hedge Funds or Managed Investment funds, who work with their clients for maximum profit.

What help is available?

• The buyer may require assistance for a number of reasons, perhaps not experienced in Brasil, but wants to invest in one of the world’s strongest economies.
• We have a group of people who can handle all aspects of the development from planning projects of mixed use, through to obtaining all licenses and approvals to enable the full profit potential to be realized.
• We also have direct access to the Town Hall and to the important political people to smooth the process, with input from the Town Hall collaborating to produce the ideal mix of uses that will benefit the growth of Macaíba in the coming years, producing new jobs, homes and industrial growth.
• The buyer will be able to use the marketing skills we have available to implement infrastructure plans and then to market house building plots, industrial and warehousing plots etc.

How best to invest

• There are a number of ways that an investor could use.
• The simplest for an overseas investor is to open a new Brasilian company in which the funds to buy the land are loaned under contract to the company with the asset being charged as security.
• We can assist in administiring the company to ensure all the legal requirements are followed, collaborate with the Town hall, architects, etc, to produce a plan that will be acceptable, and produce the returns anticipated.
• Alternatively a wealthy investor may wish just to land bank the asset for future sale of all or parts. This can be arranged in a company or as a private individual.

Example of loteamento

Say 50 hectares is allocated for housing in a first phase. This would produce an estimated 1200 plot units for popular houses.

• Cost of infrastructure estimated at R$5000 each plot to provide roads, water and electricity to each plot.
• Cost of land plus infrastructure per plot R$ 8000.
• Sales price of plots could be priced 15000 – 20000 R$. (Plots with infrastructure in other expansion areas of Macaiba and Parnamirim are 20000-30000R$ each).
• Estimated gross profit for 1200 plots between 8.4 million and 14.4 million reais(conservative investment.
  

Exit Strategies

• Re-Sale of all or part of asset after re-zoning as urban land (estimated value minimum 15R$ per m2 to up to 25R$ per m2.).
• Produce projects with Town Hall input and sell phases with Planning consents in place for loteamento for houses and for industrial area projects.
• Invest the infrastructure cash for a phase of house building plots and we can market blocks of plots to local housebuilding companies.
• Invest in building the homes and realise additional profit of around R$25-30000 per house. This can also be managed with our builder contacts.
•  A mix of the above options could also work.

This 200 hectare parcel is just one of several we are currently offering.Please consult this post on other land options in the immediate area;http://brazilbeachhouse-wwwbrazbeachhousecom.blogspot.com/2011/10/25-large-urban-areas-for-subdivision.html



Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ; mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website; www.brazbeachhouse.com

25 prime urban land areas for residential development in Natal/RN.Partnerships available

We continue to source large tracts of land for existing clients here in the hottest emerging urban regions of  Natal,Rio Grande do Norte.
Our clients are looking for partnership deals with landowners on raw land and/or providing capital and developing approved projects.We have been offered a large variety of land parcels in the past few months and have narrowed down about 25 areas that we feel are ripe for development .
Our main criterior for selecting these were as follows;
Within 25minutes drive of the new airport
Roadside access.
Price per m2 of no more than 25reals per m2
Above 10 hectares
Publicly registered title to the land
Exisitng developments in close proximity
Landowners open to partnership.
Possibility to sell-out plots in 6months
To give you an example....
We have a 40 hectare parcel very close to the new airport.
The land has direct access to 2 main highways and is only 5kms north of Natal city.
The land can be subdivided into 1300plots (of 10x20mts)
Each selling for minium of 30,000reals
The 40hectare owner is asking 25reals per m2=10 million reals.
He is willing to receive a 20% down payment from the buyer/developer and a 30% share of the plots= 390plots
The buyer/developer will obtain licensing and then lay the infrastucture for the plots in 4 phases.
He will be able to start selling the plots as soon as he gets the licensing(6-10months)
The plots are expected to sell-out within 6months(as has happened with neighbouring projects)
Projected return on the plots for the buyer will be approx; 920x 30,000= 27,600,000 reals-minus costs=
Approx 18-20million reals profit.
This is just one scenario.

Brazilian and foreign companies are replicating this formula and making substantial profits to re-invest in ever bigger developments.



We have 25 large land parcels available right now in the following locations;
Sao Goncalo; 20-200 hectares.Including commercial land right next to the new airport
Macaiba;13-300hectares
Parnamirim; 20-400hectares
Extremoz; 10-75hectares
The map shows how close these towns are to both new airport and Natal city,co-hosting the World cup 2014;

Please contact me for more details on any of the above;


Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL 
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
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Land/housing projects for overseas investors in Natal,RN Process and profits explained

Buying beachfront property in Brazil.How to transfer title

I am sitting on my porch here in Natal with a brilliant blue sky,temperature hovering around 30degrees,cool off shore breeze and we are in the depths of winter right now!How great it is to live near the equator...

Most of the overseas clients we meet looking for a brazilian beach property want the same thing,sun,sand laid back lifestyle and a great sea view,60-70% of our clients come here to buy oceanfront property and a fair percentage end up doing just that.It doesn`t have to cost a fortune either.We have sold beachfront homes in Natal for as little as $30,000 over the past 5 years.Let`s not get into the selling of brazilian property here though.....

 I would like to enlighten you a little more on the logistics of buying and transferring beachfront property here in Brazil.

I covered the purchase process in the past postings.....http://brazilbeachhouse-wwwbrazbeachhousecom.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-buy-property-in.html

There is an additional step plus tax to pay when claiming ownership of beachland.

Brazil has a coastline of over 7000kms and technically all beachfront land belongs to the navy.This came about in the 1850`s when the country was on a war footing and needed to commandeer territory to launch attacks by sea.Times have changed over the past 160years,the law has not.The good news is that you are able to lawfully own and occupy  beachfront land by paying a one off tax at purchase and a yearly tax on occupation.

The transfer tax (laudemio)of 5% is calculated on the value of the property(as evaluated by the local municipality)

The tax slip can be emitted on-line by going to the marine department site;

http://atendimentovirtual.spu.planejamento.gov.br/Transferencia/Transf_Menu.asp

You just need to type in the registration number(RIP) plus value of property and this tax will be calculated automatically.After paying this at Banco do Brasil you must wait around 10days for the payment to clear and can then take the receipt to the notary office for them to draw up the deed.

After the paperwork is finalized and deed publicly registered...there is a further step that is often overlooked...I know because I have been guilty of overlooking it in the past!

The property needs to be transferred through the marine department before you can gain absolute legal ownership.You need to go back to the marine office and fill out a form with all the details of the buyers,sellers,characteristics of the property etc.You also need to bring a batch of authenticated/notarized documents for your application.Providing all is in good order your process is sent to Brasilia and registration confirmed within around 90days.

     This is a very basic guideline to the process of transferring beachfront land in Brazil.For more in depth information please contact me via my contact details below.

 Right now the sunshine is drawing me out the the beach but alas there is plenty of work still to do before the day ends!

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL 
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
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Buying property in Brazil; Closing costs

What are the closing costs when buying a property in Brazil?

I have given a broad outline of the practical steps needed to purchase a house or landplot in Brazil in the following blog series;http://brazilbeachhouse-wwwbrazbeachhousecom.blogspot.com/2011/07/information-onbrazilian-property-market.html

Yes you say,but what`s the bottom line?How much will it cost to close the deal and transfer my new brazilian property into my name?
Many brazilian buyers in North-East Brazil have traditionally chosen not to go down the route of transferring property publicly in order to avoid paying the accompanying fees and perhaps evade the attention of the tax authorities when declaring assets.
This is the cheaper and easier way to finalize a sale but does not provide legal security in the event of a property dispute.So in order to obtain 100% ownership rights to your new home you will need to pay the following taxes;
1)Municipal tax(ITIV)3% of  property value on sale.As I mentioned on the post http://brazilbeachhouse-wwwbrazbeachhousecom.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-buy-property-in-braziltransfer.html
An official from the prefecture will make a visit to the property and give an evaluation.Taxes are then calculated on this estimated value(not on the actual price you are the buying the property for)
The prefecture will emit a tax bill which can be paid at the national bank(Banco do Brasil)
2)Notary fees(3%) based on the evaluation of the prefecture.This can be paid directly to the notary office at the time the deed is made and signed.The 3% includes registration of the deed at the local notary.This alone will ensure that you are legally recognized as the new owner.

In the case of buying beachfront property in Brazil....
Another tax will be levied by the marine department at the time of  purchase and amounts to 5% of property value.More on this plus annual property tax and utility fees in my next post...

How to buy property in Brazil;Transfer of deeds on Brazilian realestate.

Another busy week for me in the Brazilian property market here in Natal.We have had clients come over from Holland,Luxembourg,the U.K,Canary islands and Sweden these past 2 weeks and are very near to closing 4 beachfront sales.The rush is on to finalize the payments and ensure that the paperwork is all in order for title transfer.This brings me to the final stage of the purchasing process.....
In the Intro 1 and 2,I explained the initial steps for buying a property in Brazil with standard purchasing agreement and payment of deposit to the sellers account....

1rst step accomplished and you are now well on your way to completing the process!

Next comes the due diligence on the property and payment of transfer taxes.
Your real estate agent or property lawyer will be required to gather the necessary tax,civil,judicial declarations on behalf of the seller (and spouse if married)to submit to the notary office in preparation for the deed.
The seller must ensure that the property is lien free with all property tax paid in full,and that they have a clean bill of health with local,federal tax authorities.The declarations emitted on-line will come up either positive or negative depending on the sellers situation.If negative,the seller will need to resolve the respective problem before he/she can sell the property.

This stringent check on both property and person ensures maximum safety for the buyer as the deed cannot be prepared without full clearance.

The agent/lawyer will also run a check on the property at the local notary office to establish the chain of ownership and confirm registration.

When all the documentation is fully checked out the buyer will need to pay the municipal transfer tax which is 3%of property value.This value is increasingly based on an evaluation of the prefecture at the time of sale and not the sales price.
An official from the prefecture may come out to visit the property to make the evaluation or it maybe calculated on a standard value per m2
When this tax is paid and the receipt submitted to the notary office,the deed can be prepared in one or 2 days.

Final payment can be made at this time to the sellers account.Do not forget to transfer the balance from your personal account if you are buying in your name!Very important!!

You can get a copy of the bank transfer to show the seller as proof of payment.Once the transfer has arrived in the sellers account,you will be called into the notary along with the seller to sign the deed.Now it`s time to savor the moment and celebrate as you have just landed the purchase and have the deeds in your hands!

Don`t take them home just yet though....once signed,they need to be registered in the notary,stamped and written into the ledger.This will take a day or 2 so you need to go back one last time,pay the fees(3%)and pick up your property on paper,fully titled,legalized and registered in your name,Congratulations!

My next blog will cover some of the issues that pop up during the course of purchase.
I`m off to the beach now!

How to buy property in Brazil;Basic steps to purchase Brazilian realestate Part 2

Buy property in Brazil. What are the basic steps??

Following on from my blog about Brazilian realestate in the 21rst century;http://brazilbeachhouse-wwwbrazbeachhousecom.blogspot.com/2011/07/information-onbrazilian-property-market.html

You have seen the Brazilian beach property of your dreams,the one that ticks all the boxes,a not to miss investment opportunity in the sunshine and you want to close the deal.You have made contact with the owner/agent passed on your offer and it has been accepted.Action taken, first step completed….

How do you then proceed with payments and paperwork?

To establish the sale, your lawyer or estate agent will make a private purchasing agreement(Contrato de Compra e Venda)between yourselves and the seller in which all the terms and conditions of sale are stated.The format is pretty standard and runs as follows;

PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY SALE IN BRAZIL

-Personal details of buyer and seller

-Physical characteristics of the property and registration details recorded at the respective notary office

-Price and terms of payment with time period of 30-60days for closing.Down payment between 10-20% and details of where the money should be wired(sellers bank account)

-Legal obligations of buyer and seller including who pays the closing fees(buyer)and what documents are needed to transfer title(seller)

-Consequence of desisting from sale.In case of buyer,loss of deposit.For the seller,return of deposit plus fine

After this agreement is signed,you will be required to transfer the deposit payment to the sellers account(in Brazil or overseas if seller is foreign)

That`s it for now! It`s a done deal and you have just secured the property.All that remains is to get the new deed prepared for transfer of ownership,pay your property taxes/closing fees and pay the balance to the seller.More to come on this final step in the next installment.....

Have you bought property in Brazil before?What was your experience?Are you considering to buy property in Brazil?Do you need advice on any matters regarding selling/buying Brazilian realestate?Please send me your comments and questions....

Mike Smith
Licensed realestate agent in Natal/Brazil
CRECI: 3125

Information on Brazilian property market in 21rst Century..Much improved but still alot to learn!

When I first started looking for on-line property in Brazil around 9years ago the listings available were pretty sparse.There were only a handful of sites and I managed to make contact with just one english speaking agent who told me I would need double the funds(I had at the time)to purchase a half decent house in Salvador.This left me a bit despondent with more reservations than inspiration!
When researching the ins and outs of purchasing property in Brazil,the information was few and far between with contradictions and conflicting accounts of what documents were/n`t needed,what to look out for,what you could/couldn't`t buy,etc.It was all a bit daunting and I was imagining all the things that might or would (according to the more pessimistic anecdotes)go wrong.

That was then,in the early 21rst century!I jumped in at the deep end anyway and learnt the hard way with little guidance.Now of course Brazilian realestate is to be found all over the net with forums,blogs(like this one)how to buy guides and a whole array of useful/practical advice to orient would be buyers.First time investors have so much more information about Brazil at their finger tips and use it accordingly.I am amazed at the insider knowledge of some of our would-be clients fresh off the plane you can name drop local developments and resorts like they had been here for years.

This type of comprehensive international coverage on all things Brazilian is set to continue and gain pace as we approach the World Cup and Olympics in 2014 and 2016.The country is interacting globally in business,politics and trade like never before as Brazil comes closer to becoming a world power in its own right.

However despite vast improvements across the board,Brazil is still often misunderstood and the property market is no exception where uncertainties,doubts and misinformation about the logistics of buying property here, abound.I want to add a little clarity on the subject based on my practical experience of buying and selling realestate in R/N over the past 7 years so please join me in this weeks step by step guide on how to purchase property in Brazil.

Spanish client buys 4 beachfront properties in Natal for investment.His story so far...

We featured an oceanfront apartment for sale as "property of the week"on our website www.brazbeachhouse.com back in September and received an inquiry shortly after-wards.The gentleman just wanted to see some more interior photos before committing to purchase but basically wanted the property and was prepared to pay the asking price if necessary.
After providing the additional images and itemizing the furniture included he agreed to buy.
We were able to get him a 20%reduction in price and nearly all of the furniture so he was pretty happy with the outcome!

The following week we advertised another oceanfront villa on our homepage.This property was on special offer at a 50% discount in Euros and at a price well below it`s market value.Sensing a bargain and not one to miss out on an opportunity,the same guy made an offer on the spot which was accepted.The house had some expensive antique furniture which remained and we managed to secure a 5%discount on the sales price.


After making deposits on both properties and signing two purchasing agreements he came over to Natal last month(for the first time)to see what he was getting for his investments.He really loved what he saw so we organized his tax registration number(c.p.f)and he made a power of attorney for me to sign the deeds over in his absence.We also discussed how best to property manage his new assets.He then went back home,the deeds were prepared,final payments sent with title`s transferred and registered in his name.

Sale completed,job done,break out the champagne!!!Not quite............

After-sales work has just begun,,,,,,

We are now making the final touches to his apartment after re-decorating/furbishing and have set the wheels in motion to get it rented out for a minimum 10%return for the first year and beyond.I have personally guaranteed to pay this in cash by 2011 as I am really confident we can attain this target.

As for the beachfront villa he bought...it is located further up the coast,in a quieter resort so not as easy a prospect for all-year round rentals however we connected the new owner with the director of NatalOceanClub(a new 5 star spa resort) just next door.They have agreed to include the property in their hotel rental pool after upgrading to 5 star standards(the renovation will cost around 20,000euros)The contract is for 5 years,the projected returns are well over 10%per an-um and the owner will have full access to the resort facilities with complete property management.Property appreciation is likely to be significant as this tie-in starts to bear fruit and the surrounding area develops further.

We have built up a great relationship with this client over a short-period of time,being in almost daily contact for the past 2 months and we hope to continue being of service to him for many years to come!

UPDATE JULY 2011

The client has now bought 2 more properties from us since this post.
Here are the homes he has purchased up until now;

http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,,96,2010

http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,beautiful-clifftop-villa,1,2010

http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,fully-furnished-luxury-beachfront-villa-for-sale-in-genipabu-natal,10,2010

http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,beachfront-house-rock-bottom-price,4,2010



To be continued.......

Why invest in property north of Natal right now?

WHY INVEST IN THE NORTH OF NATAL? QuieterBeaches, less infrastructure?

ANSWER; New airport. Great access. Lots of beachfront land for sale. Lower prices. Higher investment returns.

The beach resorts south of Natal such as Ponta Negra and Pipa(south of Natal city) have already experienced rapid development over the past 10years and are now fully fledged international tourist destinations with package holiday makers, hotel chains and luxury developments. Prices have risen accordingly and property per m2 has become a lot more expensive as the local market has reached saturation level

If you are in the market for beachfront property, oceanfront homes or raw beach land at reasonable prices in the south of Natal you may have already missed out I`m afraid.
LOOK TO THE NORTH FOR INVESTMENT GROWTH

We at brazbeachhouse have lived, worked and invested in the north of Natal for the past 6 years. The north coastline of Rio Grande do Norte is dotted with little fishing villages and lots of wide open nature as well as long stretches of pristine tropical beachfront.

The possibility of buying and owning beachfront property at an affordable price is a still alive and kicking on this north coast of Natal and this is where your investment choice will pay dividends in 3-5years time!

Landprices here per m2 are currently 4-5times cheaper than in the more built up southern coastline with many more oceanfront, oceanview landparcels and vacation homes available for sale.

The northern beaches of Natal have better road access into Natal city, equally beautiful beaches and authentic brazilian beach communities with little commercialization.

The key investment potential factor here is proximity to the new international airport.

The airport is being built on the north side of Natal, closest to the northern beaches and the impact is likely to be immediate and substantial on opening in 2104.Take a look at images of the runway already built ;http://diretodapista.blogspot.com/2009/01/aeroporto-de-so-gonalo-ter-primeira.html

We understand that future development will be selective and concentrated in certain beach towns. The main beaches to look out for due to their beauty, natural characteristics, current attractions, approved resorts and available beach space are Genipabu, Muriu, Caraubas, Maracajau and Sao Miguel do Gostoso.We have been actively searching for beach properties on these beaches for the past few years and have practically cornered the market for landparcels, plots and beachhomes to buy in these resorts.

Contact me if you wish to learn more or let me know which area of Brazil are hot for investment in 2011.

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL 
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
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Investment opportunities in Natal,Rio Grande do Norte with New Airport and World Cup 2014

What sets Natal apart from other cities in the North-East of Brazil?

There are 3 big urban centers in the north-east of the country; Salvador, Recife and Fortaleza as well as the smaller city of J.Pessoa, in the neighbouring state of Paraiba. All of these places have their own special merits but I believe there are 4 attributes that make Natal a cut above the rest;

Climate; Undoubtably the best weather in Brazil with most sunshine, cleanest air and driest, least humid climate.

Size; With a population of just over 1million inhabitants, the city is of a manageable size, easy to navigate and hugs the coastline so you are never more than 10minutes away from a great beach.

Safety; Natal is certainly one of the safest cities in Brazil as we can personally testify to after living here for 6years. You can walk around in the daytime without any undue fear of being robbed anywhere in the city. At night you need to use a common sense approach as you would in your own country.

Geographical location; Natal is strategically located on the most easterly point of South America and thus is the closest Brazilian city to Europe, Africa and one of the closest to North-America making it a continental hub for future commerce and travel.

And the last but certainly not the least comparative advantage of Natal is the significant….
Investment potential;

Along with the above attributes there are 2 major factors here that give Natal the edge and make it such a special place for property investment purposes;
NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Natal’s new international airport to be complete and operational by 2014, is located in Sao Goncalo de Amarante, 15kms north of Natal city and is set to become one of the biggest airport`s in South America. The airport will be for both cargo and commercial flights with capacity of 5million passengers per year (the current airport has 1.2million capacity which gives a good indication for growth potential in tourism and foreign investment)

The runway is now finished and the passenger terminal will be built by a private consortium in time for the World Cup in 2014 to be hosted in nearby Natal. The project is part of the federal governments stratedgy to develop the North-East of Brazil and this airport will provide a hub for inter-continental trade and travel as well as having a major impact on the surrounding area and beaches north of the city. Take a look at the map to see the how close the northern coastline is in relation to this massive new airport!

What does this mean for Natal? More direct flights from Europe and North America, more overseas tourists coming to Natal, more investors to capitalize on this growth, improved infrastructure, higher property prices and greater investment returns!!
2104 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP

Natal was selected in May 2009 as one of the 12 cities in Brazil to co-host the football World Cup in 2014. It was picked due to it`s strategic location (closest to Europe and N.America) current hotel capacity of over 40,000rooms, great weather and obvious touristic appeal. It is the smallest Brazilian city to host the tournament and so will likely receive the greatest impact in terms of infrastuctural improvements and worldwide media exposure. New world cup investments include a 45,000seater stadium and business park to be built in the heart of the city, metro lines, improvements in the cities road network and a host of social projects to benefit the local populace. It will be the biggest event ever hosted in Natal and the city has a massive opportunity to project itself onto the world stage. This can only be good news for property investors who buy into the Natal property market now, to achieve ever increasing gains over the coming years.

Social housing in Brazil.Big investment gains in Natal R/N

Minha Casa Minha Vida(My house My life)Social housing development in Natal,Brazil

The Brazilian government aims to build 3 million homes in the next 4 years to meet the needs of low-income families.This is a massive nationwide project and will go a long way to reduce the housing shortfall in
Brazil.
The government is offering over 100billion reals in mortgages through its nationalized bank to provide house buyers with low-interest loans, and low monthly re-payments.Only those households with earnings between 0-5 times the minimum monthly salary(510rs) can apply for the programme and the waiting lists are long as millions of families strive to join the property owning classes for the first time.
The government cannot build houses fast enough to meet demand and developers have come in from the private sector to fill the gap.There are still over 100,000  families on the MCMV waiting list here in Natal.This creates a very favorable  climate for investors/developers as the returns on sale are guaranteed with a short period between house completion and sale.
So that is the overview.
Now for the numbers!

I was talking with my partner about the logistics of investing in a social housing project here in Natal.He is a project manager for a big Brazilian construction firm and is currently involved in the building of
1500 popular houses for an American client in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte.
Costs are between 26-31,000rs to build a 2 bed house of around 70m2
This unit can then be sold for  65-75,000rs through the nationalized bank or another lending institute.

The construction company charge a flat fee of 5000reals plus cost on each unit and can build 1-50 homes in 5 weeks providing the capital is available.The  firm can carry out a feasibility study on the land to see what can be built plus provide a master-plan of the project and an architectural design for one house.This project can then be submitted to the authorities for licensing and you can start selling the units off-plan/pre-construction.

We have sourced a variety of land parcels in prime locations for these types of housing projects.Go to the following link for information and photos on our latest special offer for a 6500m2 roadside landplot in Extremoz,Natal.The parcel is selling for R$130,000 with a possible subdivision into 25 units.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.194784403902306.49907.126654720715275#!/media/set/?set=a.194784403902306.49907.126654720715275

Feel free to contact us for more details.


Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL 
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natal-Brazil/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275
http://www.realestateglobalnetwork.com/profile/michaelsmith

Discounted Brazilian property on the beaches of Natal forJune 2011 4best deals!!

Brazil is on the up with record economic growth,high employment,rising salaries and unprecedented levels of foreign investment for 2011.
The future looks even brighter as we gear up to the Football world cup and Olympics in 2014 and 2016 respectively.However all this positive news must be pushing up Brazilian property prices and making the country less attractive for foreign realestate investors?It is true that property in Brazil has become more expensive in the past 5years and domestic demand is now fuelling this in large part.Now for the good news....you haven`t missed the boat yet.There are still bargains to be found with excellent investment potential and it is our job to hunt them down wherever we can find them!!

We have 4 very special offers on Brazilian beach property in Natal to introduce for this month of June 2011.
You can find all the details and photos on our business facebook page on the listings below


1. Fully furnished 3 bed beach villa in condominium
  NOW 90,000euros (30%discount)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/media/set/?set=a.190569437657136.48115.126654720715275

2.Beach guesthouse on large grounds plus 2 beachfront apartments
NOW 220,000euros(33%discount)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/media/set/?set=a.191185670928846.48350.126654720715275

3.Fully furnished 3 bed apartment in famous beach resort 
  NOW 110,000euros(30%discount)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/media/set/?set=a.193250864055660.49195.126654720715275


4.Beachfront 7 bed hotel in diving resort
  NOW   60,000euros(40%discount)


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/media/set/?set=a.193479480699465.49332.126654720715275


These are just 4 of the offers we have on show right now.Brazil Beach House has plenty more investment properties featured on our site;  www.brazbeachhouse.com

Please contact me if you have any questions about buying property in Brazil.I am here to help!

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL  
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse 

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natal-Brazil/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275
http://www.realestateglobalnetwork.com/profile/michaelsmith

Brazil Beach House in 2011 so far....Property sales on the beaches of Natal,Brazil

2 months into the new year and the Brazilian Carnival is upon us,signalling a raucous finale to yet another great summer.

The best thing here in Natal though is that the summer never really ends!!We have sunshine all year round with average temperature of 27 degrees so it never gets cold.T-shirt and shorts 365days per year!

Brazil Beach House has got off to a flier in 2011.We have closed two beachfront sales from last year,organized a renovation project for an oceanfront villa,sealed another house building contract with our swedish client and are selling an apartment in Ponta Negra(Natal`s premier beach resort)land in Genipabu(where we live)and 2 beachfront homes to a spanish guy,our biggest sale this year so far!

Take a look at the properties we are selling on the following links from our website and facebook page;

1)Sao Miguel do Gostoso beachfront land sold to a french guy who will build a hotel on the land;
http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,amazing-beachfront...

2)Maracajau beachfront house sold to a couple from the U.S as a retirement home
http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,fantastic-beachfro...

3)Caraubas Renovation project for a spanish client on his oceanfront buy to let villa
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/album.php?aid=54039&id=100000596248068&fbid=194376697258870

4)Ponta Negra apartment selling to a swedish guy for vacations and renting;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazil-Beach-House/126654720715275#!/album.php?aid=33392&id=126654720715275

5)Genipabu landplot selling to a Canadian guy who will build a villa on the hilltop with panoramic city,ocean views;http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,hillside-plot-mass...

6)Genipabu and Buzios beachfront homes selling to a spanish investor for rental purposes;
http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/properties-details,fully-furnished-lu...

There are still lot`s of great offers out here on the best beaches of Natal.Please take a look at our website to see the latest beach property listings.
I`m off to get the carnival outfit ready!Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel;      NATAL,BRAZIL
Office  ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE   ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ;  mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website;  http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natal-Brazil/Brazil-Beach-House/12665...
http://www.realestateglobalnetwork.com/profile/michaelsmith

Top 5 investment properties in Natal,Brazil for 2011 "No2" Genipabu hillside landplots

GENIPABU HILLSIDE LANPLOTS; 22,500reals(450m2)



Fantastic ocean views
Close to the new airport
Exclusive,unspoilt surroundings(no low cost housing nearby)
Brazilian market price,easily affordable
Great environment to build a high-end vacation home





Other features of this investment opportunity include;



*10minutes from Natal city(1million inhabitants)

*nearest,best beach from new international airport
*Unique elevated ocean views,

*22,500rs per plot,

*fully titled with planning permission,

*3 large condominiums launched nearby in past 3 months.

The average price of a plot in these condo`s with same size and same ocean views is 150,000reals.

60% of the plots have been sold in the development next-door.

Our plots on offer are around 7times(700%)cheaper!!!



The population of Genipabu is set to triple over the coming 2-3 years as more people opt for living in a tropical environment with expansive ocean views,cleaner air and a short commute into the city.

Local investors are now clambering to get a piece of the action and land prices are rising sharply all be it from a very low base compared to prices over the bridge.

Natal city and southern beaches have been developing at an exponential rate over the past 5 years .The tendency now is for the city to expand northwards given the improved access,plentiful land and new international airport(to be completed by 2013 and only 20kms from Genipabu)



This is what makes the Genipabu hillside plots so appealing as an investment and thus ranks as one of the top 5 realestate opportunities in Natal,Rio Grande do Norte right now.



Here is a link to the plots with more information and photos;

http://www.holprop.com/s/BR311966/sale-2~site~1~c~y~sess~444050251.htm





Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel; NATAL,BRAZIL
Office ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ; mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website; http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natal-Brazil/Brazil-Beach-House/12665...
http://www.realestateglobalnetwork.com/profile/michaelsmith

Top 5 investment properties in Natal,Brazil for 2011 "No1" Caraubas beach plots

Here is a cherry pick of the best real estate opportunities Brazil Beach House has on offer in Natal this year.

Clifftop beach plots with brilliant ocean views in Caraubas,next to 2,5 star developments.13,000euros+

One of the most exclusive beach areas of North-East Brazil developing fast right here in Rio Grande do Norte!

*20 buildable plots available.

*Access to a private beach,50mts away

*Massive elevated ocean views

*Right Next door to NatalOceanClub http://www.nataloceanclub.com/

*Right next door to David Beckhams sports academy and beach resort

*5 star developments on either side and behind the plots

*35minutes from new international airport

These 450m2 plots are currently selling for 30-50,000reals each.

We have

We are helping our clients buy into 5 star beachfront quality next door for the bargain basement prices!

Build your custom made villa and join the hotel pool for NatalOceanClub.

Same style of housing

Same access to spa facilities,tennis courts,pools,restaurants etc

Same views

Same property management

Same high rental yields(projections of over 10%)

All at a fraction of the price!

Here is a link to the beachplots for sale in Caraubas,Natal with more info/photos;

http://www.holprop.com/s/BR979935/sale-2~site~1~c~y~sess~981762458.htm

We feel that this opportunity to buy beach land and build a villa with 5 star resort tie-in is too good to miss and so definitely makes the top 5 realestate investments here in Natal for 2011!

Realestate market in Natal,RN,Brazil for 2011

Summer is here in Natal,Brazil!

We are looking forward to another bumper summer season with packed beaches,hotels booked to capacity,and months of unadulterated sunshine all the way up to Carnival in March and beyond.

The future of this city and Brazil in general is looking very bright indeed but what are the main developments expected for the city and local property market here in Natal,Rio Grande do Norte?



Let`s start with the 2 main drivers for longer term property growth.....



World Cup 2014

The existing football stadium(Machadao)will be knocked down in March to make way for a brand new 45,000 seater arena to host games for the 2014 tournament.The surrounding area will be transformed into a business park with shopping malls,hotel complex and governmental offices.The impact on Natal city with its accompanying infrastructural improvements will be substantial.This is the biggest thing to hit the city since the 2nd world war and It`s kicking off now!



New international airport 2013



The runway has been completed.Terminal construction will begin in the coming months of 2011 and the project has to be operational 1 year before the world cup so the state of Rio Grande do Norte will have a massive new airport that will serve as a hub for transatlantic travel and commerce.This is arguably of more importance than the world cup to the local economy as it is here to stay and will greatly enhance the tourist/export industries for many years to come.



These 2 projects of international stature will only give more impetus to the very strong domestic growth in the property market,seen of late.There has been a boom in high-rise condominium buildings for the middle/upper class Brazilian market over the past 2-3 years and more recently,1000`s of new houses built for lower-income families as part of the federal government's re-housing policies.



Brazilians have never had it so good and the good times are set to continue throughout 2011!



My next post will cover the investment opportunities, for foreign property buyers, here in Natal.

Mike Smith
Real Estate Professional in Brazil
License number;3125

Tel; NATAL,BRAZIL
Office ; 0055 84 3225 2108
Cellular; 0055 84 8807 5651
SKYPE ; mikebrazilbeachhouse

E-mail ; mike@brazbeachhouse.com
Website; http://www.brazbeachhouse.com/
Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natal-Brazil/Brazil-Beach-House/12665...
http://www.realestateglobalnetwork.com/profile/michaelsmith