Buyers Guide For Brazil

Buyers Guide For Brazil

There are always a few questions that seem to come up when talking with potential buyers of Brazilian properties. Below we have compiled a list of the most common ones.

Please feel free to get in touch by phone or email if there are other questions you might have. We have a wealth of knowledge about this wonderful and energetic place on earth and of course you are free to enquire about our business practices as well.

Common questions and their answers:

What purchasing costs can I expect?

You can expect to pay approx. 7, 5% in purchasing expenses as follows:

• ITIV (similar to VAT): 3%
• Notary office: 1.25%
• Registration of the deeds: 0.75%
• Administrative expenses: 1%
• Legal fees: approx. 1.5%

Investment in Brazil

Investment in Brazil

Specialists in Brazilian investments, Severini Properties offers select secure Brazil Investment projects.

 Latest projects include several developments within the “Minha Casa Minha Vida” social housing programme and developments for the middle class in Brazil where property is in high demand.

Severini Properties also provides the chance to invest in one of Brazil’s fastest-growing investments – construction materials. Keep up to date with Brazilian investment by visiting us on www.severiniproperties.com

Moving to Brazil

Moving to Brazil

Relocating to Brazil is something which more and more people around the world have been considering even if the economic environment has reduced many people’s financial wealth.

The idea of moving to Brazil is not a new idea as people have been relocating to South America for many years now. But what exactly does Brazil and South America have to offer? What has changed over the last 20 or 30 years to attract so many people to the region?

Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America and as a consequence it has one of the leading economies in the region and has benefited from the highs, although unfortunately the lows as well, experienced by the region. It is the fifth largest country in the world by land mass and the fifth largest country in the world by population with a very strong relationship with fellow South American countries as well as the United States of America.

About Severini Properties

About Severini Properties

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Return On Investment in Brazil

Return On Investment in Brazil

The central issue in this thread revolved around the assumption that property valuations is a determinant factor in the return of investment provided by Brazilian properties.

A general consensus was voiced out by most members in support of the view that rises in property values is neither a 100% assurance for a return of investment, nor does it represent the overall state of the Brazilian property market.

Home Selling Tips

Home Selling Tips

Preparing Your Home for Sale

After years of living in your home, you are finally ready to move on and purchase another one. Why? It doesn’t matter. What matters is how to sell your former house effectively.

Staging is the easiest answer to that, but this can be easier said than done. With the current economic crunch, it is harder to splurge on home staging – you might even end up losing money, if you’re not too careful.

The key here is moderation. You don’t have to go all out. If you are a careful homeowner who meticulously takes care of the house every day, chances are, you don’t have to stage at all. But it is still very helpful to market your house properly and make sure that everything is in order. So, follow these few simple home improvements that can guarantee to attract homebuyers.

Home Buying Tips

Home Buying Tips

Know What You’re Buying

The first rule of real estate: Location, location, location. It is imperative to choose your neighborhood wisely.

 During these tough economic times, this cannot be stressed enough. Your neighborhood is as invaluable as your home—probably more. Why? For starters, your house is only as good as the houses around you. If you are investing on a property for rental, or even making a home your primary residence, thinking the future is crucial.