Brazil welcomes record number of international visitors in 2011
If the latest figures from the Brazilian Tourism Ministry are anything to go by, Latin America's largest country is enjoying a boom in international tourism with a record breaking 5.4 million visitors...
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Investment Watch: Brazil beats April alternatives
Brazil beat all of April's alternatives, reveals TheMoveChannel.com's latest Investment Watch. The report, which ranks the level of interest in the portal's listings, saw Brazil work its way back to...
View Article5 tips for buying land in Brazil
For many investors, taking advantage of today's low prices and buying land with a view to enjoying capital uplift over time is the most affordable way to enter the lucrative Brazilian property market....
View ArticleBrazil economy slows for third month in a row
After recent years of booming growth, Brazil's economy is cooling down, with economic activity declining for the third month in a row in March. Activity fell by 0.35 per cent from February, the...
View ArticleFalling Rio prices reel in foreign buyers
Falling Rio prices are set to reel in foreign buyers, according to new reports. Property values have climbed in the Brazilian city over recent years as the country's economic boomed and domestic...
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Rio turns slums into homes
Photo credit: Jeff Belmonte Rio is turning its slums into homes, giving land titles to informal residents in the city's shanty towns. Brazil's real estate has been increasingly popular among overseas...
View ArticleBrits pay 28pc less for Brazil property
British buyers can pick up Brazilian property for up to 28 per cent less as the pound strengthens against the Real, uv10 has revealed. While the UK recession continues, the Pound Sterling has stayed...
View ArticleBrazilian developers target UAE buyers
Savvy Brazilian real estate developers have Emirati investors firmly in their sights as Abu Dhabi's national flag carrier, Ethiad, announces news direct flights from the Emirate to Sao Paulo. Further...
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"Transparent" Brazil joins the big boys
Photo credit: Alex McGibbon American property is still the most transparent in the world, according to new research. The 2012 Global Real Estate Transparency Index by Jones Lang LaSalle shows that the...
View ArticleGlobal commercial property investment up by 10 per cent
Investment activity in commercial property looked positive across the globe in the second quarter of 2012, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Comparing data from over 60 countries, JLL's report shows...
View ArticleLending in Brazil on the up
Secured lending in the country's residential property market has increased by 42 per cent over the last year, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors' Global Real Estate Weekly report...
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Going for gold? Sporting Cities: Before and after
With the London 2012 Olympic Games well underway, the world's attention is focused not only on gold medals and world records but on the economic and social impacts of such global sporting events. But...
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Global property market edges towards recovery
Photo credit: Images_of_Money The global property market is edging towards recovery, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. JLL's latest report showed that after a dip in activity in the first quarter of...
View ArticleBrazil developer ducks government’s price increases
As attention turns to South America in advance of the next Olympics, one Brazilian developer has ducked the government's fixed rate of price increases. Sports fans and tourists may not be familiar...
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Brazil hotel market has “extremely positive future”
Photo credit: Xavier Donat The future is "extremely positive" for Brazil hotels, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. JLL's latest report shows that the fundamentals of the hospitality sector in South...
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On the road to Rio: Brazil's big economic ambition
Photo credit: Ricardo The star-studded London 2012 closing ceremony may have only been a couple of weeks ago but with the Olympic flag officially now handed over and on Brazilian soil, we are now...
View ArticleIs Brazil’s property boom starting to slow down?
The Brazilian property boom may be starting to slow down, according to experts. The country's real estate market has exploded since 2006, with lending expanding at 50 per cent per year all the way to...
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Currency Watch: GBP/USD rates rise overnight
Photo credit: Images Money The exchange rate between the pound and dollar has risen overnight, according to Forex. The currency broker reports that GBP/USD eventually traded to a high of 1.6273...
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UK now second largest overseas investor in Brazil
Photo credit: Ricardo Until recently, the primary connection between the UK and Brazil appeared to be a shared love of the beautiful game with legends Juninho, Emerson and Ramires gracing Premiership...
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Brazilian interest rates bad news for property?
Photo credit: Ricardo Interest rates in South America are on the rise, according to new reports, and these rises may impact the Brazilian property market. Brazil's real estate has seen a large boom in...
View ArticleMost popular property destinations in Brazil
Brazil is one of the rising property destinations in the world thanks to its strong economy, unrivalled lifestyle appeal and stunning range of beaches. Looking to join the Brazilian boom? These are...
View ArticleBrazil property market 'outshining' the rest of the world
Brazil's real estate sector may have slowed slightly, but it still continues to outshine almost any other market around the world, claims one expert. Soccer-loving Brazil is also kicking goals in the...
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Brazil boom: Florianopolis property prices keep on climbing
Photo Credit: Master.Timothy Pristine and affluent, the southern Brazilian island city of Florianópolis (Floripa) has seen some steep house price rises in recent years. Yet, whilst many global property...
View ArticleFinancial stability is priority for expats
Financial stability when expats consider buying property abroad, according to new research. A study by TD Global Investor Confidence found that 61 per cent of expats surveyed said having money gave...
View ArticleNorth-East Brazil developers struggle to meet demand
The North-East of Brazil is historically the country's poorest region, but all that has changed, according to agents. Rio Grande do Norte is on the move, posting the highest GDP growth in the country...
View ArticleBrazil: A land of "considerable opportunity", says RICS
Brazil is a land of "considerable opportunity", according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.Writing about his recent trip to the country to monitor the firm's progress one year after...
View ArticleAlternative Investments Explained: Carbon Credits
Alternative Investments Explained: from bamboo to precious metals, we break down the alternative products vying for your cash and assess which assets are worth taking the plunge for. This week, carbon...
View Article5 more popular Brazil property destinations
After counting down the most popular property destinations in Brazil, TheMoveChannel.com continues to take a closer look at the South American country's real estate hotspots. What makes Rio tick?...
View ArticleMoving house can be good for your health, says research
It's famous for being one of the most stressful things you can do in life, but moving house can actually be good for your health, according to new research. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index...
View ArticleAlternative Investments Explained: Precious Metals
Alternative Investments Explained: from bamboo to precious metals, AlternativeMarketplace.co.uk breaks down the alternative products vying for your cash and assesses which assets are worth taking the...
View ArticleShip or Sell When Moving Abroad?
One of the most important questions and considerations when you're moving abroad is whether to take your belongings with you. Families can easily have a whole house full of furniture before the move,...
View ArticleHow to create a good property listing
More advice on selling property online from SellMyProperty.org, the leading international For Sale By Owner advertising service. This week, Sell My Property turns its attention to the most essential...
View ArticleOverseas investment in Brazil property hits record high
Overseas investment in Brazilian real estate has hit record highs, says a new report by Ernst & Young Terco. EYT's research shows that foreign direct investment in the country's property reached...
View ArticleInvestments Explained: Residential property
Investments Explained: TheMoveChannel.com breaks down investment opportunities into bite-sized chunks every week. In an ever-fluctuating global economic, it is important to invest in reliable assets,...
View ArticleBrazil tourism boom about to hit
Brazil's tourism boom is about to hit - and hit big, according to Direct Travel Insurance. The country has always been a popular travel destination, but with the 2016 Olympics on the horizon, the...
View ArticleNow is the time to buy land plots in Brazil, say experts
Overseas investment in Brazil has hit an all-time high and, as the fifth largest country in the world, prime land plots are the perfect investment for any portfolio, advises leading North West...
View ArticleBrazil property prices soar as Eurozone markets slump
Brazil property prices soared this year, according to Knight Frank's Global House Price Index, as eurozone markets slumped. Brazil's real estate values jumped by 15.2 per cent in the third quarter of...
View ArticleEurope property downturn “continues to surprise” as US continues to recovery
The world's housing markets posted mixed signals during the full year to Q3 2012, according to the latest survey by Global Property Guide, and Europe is at the eye of the storm. Indeed, while the US...
View ArticleBrazil becomes investment hotspot
Brazil is fast becoming an investors-only hotspot, according to agents. With the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics getting ever closer, foreign house hunters are no longer looking at Brazil...
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Expats in Asia and Latin America set for biggest wage rise in 2013
Click here to view the full infographic Australian workers can expect only modest pay rises next year while high growth markets in nearby Asia will see wages increase by up to three times that of their...
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5 houses to help you survive the end of the world
As the world spends the last few weeks of 2012 debating whether the Mayans were right and that the world will actually end on Friday 21st December, few people are doing what needs to be done: finding...
View ArticleUK overtakes Brazil in economic league table
The recession may still be hitting Britain, but the UK's economy climbed above Brazil in the World Economic League Table last year. Brazil's booming economy saw it seize sixth spot from the UK in...
View ArticleWe want your properties - all of them!!
Lead Galaxy's network of overseas property portals, including TheMoveChannel.com, attracts 600,00 unique international buyers every month. This year, Lead Galaxy wants to help its website visitors to...
View ArticleJones Lang LaSalle finds global investment capital leans towards real estate
Report shows commercial real estate direct investment volume will more than double to US$1 trillion by 2030; Asia Pacific region leads investment growth since crisis. DAVOS-KLOSTERS, Switzerland,...
View ArticleCurrency Watch: Sterling continues slow start to 2013
Sterling has continued its slow start to 2013 with sentiment on the British pound still low. Standing against the US Dollar continued to benefit American buyers, with rates threatening to break...
View ArticleBrazil and Turkey most attractive emerging property markets, says AFIRE
For the first time since the question was first asked in 2001, four of the five cities selected by the members of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) as the top global cities...
View ArticleBrazil announces tax exemption for real estate trusts
Brazil has announced tax exemption for overseas investors buying real estate investment trusts. The country's move will scrap a 6 per cent financial transaction tax (IOF) for REIT investors, a move...
View Article5 Brazilian property hotspots that give bang for your buck
When it comes to property in Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte is the centre of attention, but there are plenty of other cities and regions with equally strong lifestyle promise and investment potential....
View ArticleFive overlooked property destinations in Brazil
With a strong economy and growing international profile, Brazil is one of the top 10 favourite destinations for property investors on TheMoveChannel.com. But while Rio Grande do Norte takes up most of...
View ArticleInvestors should race ahead of Brazil sporting boom, say experts
Property investors should race ahead to beat the Brazil sporting boom, say experts. With the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics both fast approaching, investors eyeing up Brazilian real estate should...
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