Brazil – a new property destination

Brazil has the 10^th largest economy in the world with a National plan for tourism to attract nine million tourists each year. Around 1.7 million Brazilians already spend their holidays in Natal, the capital of Brazil. This is a country that is moving forward with zeal and excitement that reflects the character of this amazing nation. Natal, known as ‘The City of the Sun’ is officially the safest in Brazil. It certainly has a booming tourist industry.

There is a US$1.8 billion investment for infrastructure improvements and the new airport, fifth largest in the world, is due to open soon and will be open ready for the country to host the 2014 World Cup.

Huge influx of visitors

Brazil is really an emerging market, but with great potential. This huge region has pristine land, often up to the water’s edge that is devoid of any real building. With the growth of international travel it is on the cusp of major changes, which is why buying a property now, knowing that there is due to be a huge influx of visitors, makes the Natal region an excellent investment opportunity. With travel from the UK at around eight and a half hours flight time, the exotic and exciting Brazilian life style is not that far away.

Laguna Beach is an impressive and desirable development along the water’s edge a short distance from the capital. The firm of architects is Abreu & Barros which is currently working on the proposed world cup stadium. The developer, a Brazilian subsidiary company of Obelisk has as its managing director the former Secretary of Planning & Urbanisation for Natal.

Capital growth

“There’s a wide choice of properties at Laguna Beach, Tabatinga. The development sits on a beautiful beach just 30 minutes drive time from Natal city centre and the international airport. Its potential for capital growth and rental income are immense,” says Pat Creevy of Charles Oliver, a UK based company specialising in quality homes around the world.

Continues Pat, “The Laguna Beach Management Company, Abreu Imoveis is predicting annual yields from eight per cent to 13 per cent. Owing to the world market, place, I would tend to temper these figures slightly but even so, it offers a tremendous return and capital growth”.

Laguna Beach, Tabatinga, Natal, Brazil

This is an attractive, low rise, ocean view homes development surrounded by tropical gardens. There’s a large swimming pool plus fully equipped gymnasium and two saunas. There is also a games room and children’s club plus concierge service. This is a gated complex with 24-hour security. The tropical beach at Tabatinga is within 15 metres. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. There are two water parks in Tabatinga.

Prices range from approx £66,500 for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment to approx £214,000 for a three bedroom, three bathroom exclusive beachfront bungalow with a private swimming pool. Also available is a choice of town houses.

For more information, call Charles Oliver on 01275 33 11 99 or go online at: www.charlesoliver.co.uk