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Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará. It is the wealthiest city in the northeast of Brazil and is currently experiencing a tourism and property boom. Some residents of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo believe Fortaleza to be more exotic and exciting, hence Fortaleza is a popular holiday destination for the Brazilian people and the middle class aspire to buy holiday homes there. The demand provides the investor with a readymade exit route if he wishes to realise the gains from his investment.

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Natal, “the city of the sun”, is the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte and is growing more and more popular amongst Brazilian and international tourists. According to the Institute for Applied Economics Research, Natal is the safest city in Brazil, and one of the Brazilian cities nearest to Europe, with a flying time of 7-8 hours. A new airport (Sao Gonzalo del Amarante) currently being constructed is only a 30 minute drive from Natal and it is anticipated that 5 million passengers will pass through its doors in 2010.

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It is almost impossible to have a conversation with anyone who is looking to invest in property without hearing the words - due diligence. But what exactly does it mean?
When we are buying property in our domestic market, we tend to be very thorough. We want to know about the town planning, the land registry,

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The process of getting monies in and out of Brazil is relatively straightforward if you follow the correct procedures. We know of a few property investors who tried to bypass these rules and ended up in great difficulties. In this article, we will look at the processes involved when sending money to purchase property

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It is prudent to understand your potential tax liability before you invest in property. We have put together an overview of taxes you are likely to face when investing in Brazil property. We always recommend that when buying property abroad to consult a taxation specialist. Our taxation service will introduce you to a wide range

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You probably started out just like me; about 8 years ago you purchased a buy-to-let investment property - located around 20 miles from where you lived. It was not perfect, so you hired a local builder to bring it up to scratch. Soon after you placed your advert for tenants in the local gazette and within a week, you had a nice new shiny tenant who was just perfect for your apartment.

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