News
New Middle Class Boosts Brazil Real Estate - 28th February 2012
The rise of the middle classes is a big demand driver behind the current boom in Brazilian property. Zona Norte in Natal, north east Brazil is an example of a new middle class district expanding because of this demand.
This is the Year for Brazilian Investment - 27th February 2012
Brazil's Finance Minister is set on between 4% and 5% growth for his country this year. Combining lower interest rates with greater private investment in Brazil, Guido Mantega claims that this is the year for Brazilian investment.
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.
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
