News
Foreign Investment in Brazilian Real Estate Higher Than Ever - 7th February 2012
While real estate investment in many countries flounders, foreign interest in Brazilian property has never been higher. 2011 saw record investment in Brazilian real estate and analysts expect more of the same this year.
Biggest Brazilian Real Estate Investment Expands - 31st January 2012
Building 3 million properties in Brazil by the end of 2014, the Minha Casa Minha Vida social housing programme is by far the biggest investment in Brazilian real estate. And according to a recent announcement by the Brazilian President, it’s about to expand.
Zell Continues to Bet on Brazilian Investments - 26th January 2012
One of the first foreigners to invest in Brazil, US billionaire Sam Zell maintains his bet on Brazilian investments. His latest acquisition includes the controlling stake of Tha Group, specialising in property in Brazil.
Brazilian Real Estate Soars Globally - 17th January 2012
On the back of strong economic growth and big demand drivers, Brazilian real estate ranks among global leaders for foreign investors. Brazilian property is placed as top emerging market for investment and second for capital appreciation.
Brazil Fast Facts
- Size: 8,514,877km²
- Population: 190.8 million
- Capital: Brasilia
- Government: Federal Republic
- GDP per capita: US$10,900 (2010)
- GDP growth: 7.5% (2010)
- GDP growth: 5% (OECD predicted 2011)
- Unemployment: 6.0% (July 2011)
What the experts say
“Brazil has positive demographics (...) translating into 1.5 million new houses demanded every year on average, with almost half of this market for lower-income housing.” JP Morgan, Latin America Equity Research, April 2001
