Brazil is the fifth biggest country in the world. It counts with a population of 186 million inhabitants and nowadays it has one of the strongest and most stable economies of Latin America. It exercises a great influence in getting
external investments because it offers investors an emerging real estate market in initial phase of exploitation. Without any doubt, Brazil is a clear
opportunity for businessEconomical data of 2007 guarantee the strong position of Brazil in world market; its GDP arrived to
US$1.285,8 million -an increase of 5.4% in comparison with 2006-.
According to experts' opinion, it is a good moment to invest in Brazil:
- Brazil has deficit of 6.4 million housing units in urban areas (data from Ministerio das Ciudades)
- According to the construction prices index, the revaluation of housing in the last years has been up to 20% in places of States in the Northeast of the country such as Natal, Fortaleza and Salvador de Bahía. Future estimations are around those figures.
- Mortgage loans are granted in the currency (Real) for a maximum period of 25 years for the 80% of the housing cost. The interest rate of the loan is calculated by means of the sum of a fixed rate plus the " referential rate (RR)", that is periodically published by the Central Bank of Brazil.
- The progressive policy of the president Lula Da Silva and the initiative of private industry have contributed to foreign investment chooses Brazil as a great option, in addition to incentive national investor that takes part in projects of expansion, modernization and restructuration of several industries of economy
Brazil is
pioneer in Science, Technology and innovation in Latin America with experience during 50 years of progress in oil industry and in spacecrafts construction.
In infrastructure area, the modernization of the country is sustained in the collaboration existing between the State and private capital. Airports have easy access ways to international flights.
Brazil is a country full of life, with tropical weather, lots of colours and beautiful landscapes. It is a first-class destination both for tourism and fashion.
Last data from Tourism World Organization of 2006 stated 6.3 million of tourists that visited in Brazil its more than 7,000 km of beaches, took part in their parties or visited their impressive urban areas. Growth forecast for next years is guaranteed thanks to the Tourism National Plan promoted by the government. Moreover, Brazil is going to be the venue for the Football 2014 World Cup.