The real estate situation
Taking into consideration the current situation in emerging markets, from the viewpoint of the European investor, there is no doubt that Brazil is the place where the investor will linger and examine in detail
The city of the sun
Located in Brazil's Rio do Grande Norte, Natal is fast-emerging as one of the country's most desirable tourism and investment destinations. The region's proximity to Europe and North America, low crime rate and clean air distinguish Natal from the better-known 'traditional' Brazilian tourist destinations such as Rio de Janeiro
The Coconut Coast
For many years, tourists have been lured to Brazil by the captivating combination of sun, sea and samba. A record-breaking 200,000 plus Britons flew there for holidays last year, and now investors and sun-seeking property buyers are being enticed by the magic and music
Go nuts for Brazil
Readily accessible, with regular flights, a fine climate and bargain property, the country that spawned the Samba is a great destination to invest
Still ahead of the curve
The work of the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is monumental in every sense of the word, writes Ferdinand von Jackson
Good advice
Finding your ideal property can be a difficult task but the specialists at GCF are here to help
Basking in Brazil
Diverse and enchanting, Brazil offers an exotic mix of people, culture and landscapes. With spectacular beaches and lagoons, crystal clear waterfalls, and remnants of ancient prosperity sitting alongside sprawling plantations and dynamic industries set firmly in the 21st Century, the heady mixture fascinates visitors old and new
Kaka picks his spot
Kaka, voted world player of the year by The Times newspaper, Seria A player of the year, Copa American winner and Champions League winner with AC Milan, has remained loyal to his roots by purchasing an apartment in the prestigious Estrela do Atlantico development in Natal, NE Brazil
Boom fuelled by love for Brazil
With 157,000 Britons visiting Brazil in 2005 and the number of European visitors doubling over the past ten years, the beautiful South American country is an increasingly popular holiday destination for many Brits looking to escape from it all
The buys from Brazil
Brazil has something to offer all tastes, from the exuberance of the Amazon jungle, the deserted beaches of the north-eastern coast, the cultural melting pot that is Salvador, the beautiful city Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, South America's economic power house
Ripe for investment
Brazil has been consolidating itself as a top destination for investing in property for some time, realising its huge tourist potential and exploiting this valuable source of revenue, sweeping the property market along in its wake
