Yes, foreigners are permitted to own property outright in Brazil. Also, foreigners have the same property rights as Brazilians and will obtain a free & clear title to the property. It is no different than owning real estate in Europe or the US. Brazil is quickly becoming the world-leader in attracting foreign investment and immigration. There are literally millions of foreign nationals in Brazil who own property and businesses.
   
All you will need to buy property is a CPF number (tax registration number) which you can apply for via the Brazilian embassy in your home country or here in Brazil. This number is required in order to legally identify you for title purposes. The CPF is an important document required for anybody, Brazilian or non-Brazilians, who wishes to buy real state or open bank accounts in Brazil. We will be glad to assist you in obtaining your CPF.


    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    
   
  
   
   
   

  
You can stay in Brazil for 90 days on a tourist visa. However, this can be extented locally in Brazil for another 90 days totalling to 180 days per calendar year.


    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    
   
  
   
   
   



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
There is two principle ways of obtaining permanent residence here in Brazil (besides marriage):
    
                    1.) A retiree visa if you are over 50 years of age and can provide
                         at least US$ 2,000 per month in income.
  
                    2.) An investment of US$ 50,000 or more into an existing or new
                         Brazilian company. We have several such investment options
                         and can assist you with the complete process.


    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
A CPF number is needed if you plan to register the land or property in your name. In the case of selling a property pre-construction property before it’s registered a CPF number in not necessary.
   

    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
The conditions for investment in the property in Brazil have never been better. Brazil’s economy is stable and the country now boasts unlimited investment possibilities for those prepared to invest now, while prices remain low. Brazil offers stunning natural features and a rich and vibrant culture that never fails to attract visitors. Increased inward investment in the tourism sector will ensure that your investment is a profitable one in the future.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
Northeast Brazil has a warm and dry tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 27°C (or 80°F) and over 3,000 hours of sun per year (it is sunny 350 days of the year!) and a constant light ocean breeze. There are no mosquitoes, flies or other annoying insects.




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
You will receive a free and clear deeded title to your property in your name. Title insurance from First American Title is also available., this ensures solid and secure property ownership. Brazil is one of the few countries that allows foreigners to own the freehold to both the land and property in their own names.


    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
Yes, we have a very safe, easy & straight forward process for our clients who are buying from outside Brazil. Our experienced team will guide you through each step and ensure that you are kept fully informed of the buying process at all times. He have a law firm which is very experienced and competent in international real estate transactions to assist you as well. In fact we have already sold hundreds of properties to satisfied clients in the US & Europe who purchased without coming to Brazil. Also, we have many references that we can put you in contact with.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
Purchases normally take no longer than two weeks to complete and are simple & straightforward.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
We have a panel of approved (English speaking) lawyers to help you with your purchase.
  
Their real estate purchase procedure includes:
  
   - Check if the current owners have the correct title to the property,
   - Check for any charges and liabilities on the property,
   - Checking your contract and advise you on the obligations for both parties,
   - Helping you through the payment/funds transfer,
   - Ensuring the property is registered in your name.


    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
Land has long been viewed as a solid and tangible investment. And for good reason. But now this excellent way to invest is no longer the exclusive domain of the property
Also, one of the other great strengths of land is that you have a tangible asset you can actually see, use, walk on and, most importantly, potentially build on. Investing in land, with good potential for future planning consent, is how many property developers have made their fortunes over the years.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
All of our pre-construction (off-plan) condo projects are financed by the builders here in Brazil. However many of our clients use their home equity in their US or European home to buy property here in Brazil. That means if you have equity in your current home you can go to your bank and take out a mortgage or second mortgage at current low interest rates and invest here in Brazil where you money will be earning more.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
Yes. There are several financial companies in the USA, who offer retirement account services that facilitate movement of your IRA or 401K funds into self-directed retirement accounts, through which you can then invest in property anywhere in the world including Brazil. A Self-Directed IRA or 401K empowers you to decide what to buy, when to buy, how long to hold, when to sell, and how to sell.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

  
The cost of property ownership in Brazil is a fraction of what it is in the US or in Europe. Average property taxes for a home in Brazil will run between $150-$350 annually, depending on the declared value of the property. Residential insurance to cover everything from fire to theft, with the maximum coverage and minimum deductibles will run between $50 to $100 annually. Total utilities, including electric, water, gas, etc should run an average of $45 - $80 a month.



    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    




    
    
    
    
    

First American's Remarkable Title Coverage is now available in Brazil.
  
Title Insurance is an insured statement of the condition of your "title" or ownership rights to a certain piece of property. A title insurance policy describes your property in detail and states what limitations, if any, there are to your ownership.
  
Most importantly, a title insurance policy guarantees that the property you are purchasing is free of undisclosed liens, confusion in the rights of ownership and other clouds on the title. In short, it guarantees that you own the property for which you bargained.
  
This is in effect two policies in one. One provides coverage for legal expenses to defend title. The other provides for reimbursement in the event of a loss.
  
Basically, First American's International Title Insurance Policies allow a company or investor to buy a policy insuring an investment in a foreign country, and to know that the coverage’s will be interpreted under the local law identified in the policy of either Canada, the United States, or the United Kingdom. The policies can be used in the approved country, and their language is straightforward and clear.
  
Most importantly, the process is simple, because you can purchase a First American International Title Insurance Policy at home, rather than the country where the property is located.
  
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE is one of the largest title insurers in North America and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
  
Before a policy is issued, the title company or one of its agents conducts a search of public records, maps and documents. Only after collecting, examining and interpreting appropriate records is a policy issued insuring the condition of title.
Besides describing your property and spelling out any recorded limitations on your ownership, a title insurance policy sets forth in clear terms what First American Title Insurance Company will do in the event that a flaw in title is discovered or your rights of ownership are challenged.
  
In simple terms, First American agrees:
  
   1. To defend your title in the courts, as insured, at its own expenses.
   2.To correct or clear the title when possible.
   3. To promptly pay you for your loss in the event of an unsuccessful defense of your title.
  
You will received Official Title Deed for the property register in your name. It is also secured with First American Title Insurance.