Brazil Property
Why buy a property in Brazil?
There are as many reasons as there are buyers. Our aim here is to present a few of them - and some of the things you should be clear about when buying an apartment in Brazil.
Getting in on the ground floor of a tourist boom - a lucrative investment
Brazil today is comparable in many respects to Spain 20 years ago. Charter flights and mass tourism have just begun. This means that anyone investing in apartments here can expect a very high return. Apartment prices are expected to rise by 35% a year on average, or more if you choose an apartment in the right location. The country is also becoming progressively more accessible, with more flights and shorter travelling times.
Economy
Brazil is one of the cheapest countries in the world: you can enjoy life here without worrying about the cost. Europeans, who are used to high prices, are startled by the enormous contrast when they come to Brazil. A beer costs about 40 pence and a drink in a restaurant 80p. Lunch is about £2.40. Add to that good service and a friendly population, and you have a combination that’s hard to beat.
Stable political climate
Brazil is a stable country. Despite its poverty, it is also a vast country, with great export potential. It has never been a terrorist target, and the political climate looks set to continue improving year by year. For all these reasons, many countries have established commercial interests here.
Warm weather
Brazil’s climate is also stable, warm but not too humid, with year-round temperatures of 28-30 C. The coldest season, with some rain, is from May to September: in other words, it is winter in Brazil when it is summer in Europe, and vice-versa. If you come to Brazil during theEuropean winter, it will always be warm; but remember that Brazil is a very big country, and temperatures can vary from region to region. In the town of Cumbuco, where Kariri Beach Resort has been built, the weather is very stable and warm with less rain than the national average.
Culture
Many people fall in love with Brazil immediately because of its culture and people. The population is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and stress and anxiety are virtually unknown concepts. Most Brazilians are happiest under a parasol on the beach by day and partying by night. They are truly a festive people, - as demonstrated by their famous Carnival.
Stay 180 days without a visa
You can spend the entire winter half of the year (up to 180 days) here without the need for a visa. If you buy an apartment at Kariri Beach Residence we strongly advise you to take some time to travel around: to the Amazon, for example, as pictured on the right.
Direct UK flights
More and more flights, shorter journey times and cheaper air tickets make it easier and more reasonable to get to Brazil. Both Gatwick and Manchester now offer weekly direct flights to the Fortaleza region.
About Cumbuco
Cumbuco is a small coastal village (year-round population: 1000) with a laid-back atmosphere, only 40 minutes from the international airport at Fortaleza.
Its spectacular sand dunes and miles of palm-fringe beaches are legendary. The town is especially popular as a centre for water sports, and well-known as an Eldorado for surfing enthusiasts, including wind- and site-surfers. The sun shines all year round and the average temperature is 28 C.
The town has restaurants and bars, a pharmacy, a medical centre, and plenty of shops, including a supermarket: the infrastructure and the town itself are growing rapidly - with, as we have noted, a strong potential for rising property prices to match. The city of Fortaleza is less than 40 km away.
View Map of Ceara (Fortaleza) area
Price appreciation
Land and house prices (including apartments) in Cumbuco are rising at a dizzying rate; as the town’s potential becomes more widely recognized, a veritable bidding war is underway, with investors squabbling over the remaining beachfront sites. Because Kariri Beach Residence occupies the best site in town, the value of these apartments is expected to rise fastest of all - especially after Brazil’s biggest and best golfing development opens in 2007 less than 3 km from Kariri Beach Residence.
Golf
Cumbuco Golf Resort, now under construction at a cost estimated to total £800 million, will be the finest such development in Brazil.
With its nine- and 18-hole courses and first-class facilities, the resort is expected to attract luxury-loving golfers from all over the world - while adding value yet again to your Kariri Beach Residence apartment, less than 3 km away.
Quieter, cleaner, prettier...
Cumbuco is a cosy little town: quieter, prettier and cleaner than the larger, more commercial towns and cities. Here you have plenty of time to enjoy life and get to know the locals. Not that you will ever get bored: not with so many activities during the day, and so many bars and restaurants for an evening out. There is a truly Hispanic feel to the town, plus a warmth and friendliness that soothe the soul. And anyone living at Kariri Beach Residence will soon be aware of its reputation as the most luxurious place in town.
Low criminality
While the crime rates of big cities like Rio de Janeiro are well known, crime is almost unheard-of in Cumbuco. Criminal activity is lower here than in Natal, for example, and you can stroll around this cosy little town in safety even at night, with nothing more on your mind than enjoying the evening, the silence and the stars. The low crime rate reflects the history of this peaceful and easy-going town, originally a fishing community.
