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One local expect projects Brazilian property prices could appreciate by up to 200% over the next decade, driven by the country's burgeoning economy, and the pending introduction of mortgages to overseas nationals. ...
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European property investors are becoming more
sophisticated as confidence in their previous investments
has earned them bullish returns.
The emerging property market of Brazil’s north east coastal region is increasingly attracting investors from around the world. Brazil’s booming economy is only supporting the growing confidence in its property market.
Kenneth Thorkildsen, Director of Obelisk Private Finance, comments “Brazil has now taken the mantle as the largest emerging property market. Investors who have already made gains from property in other regions, may find Brazil to be a profitable addition. “I would recommend that investors have a geographically balanced property portfolio and Brazil, with its low entry levels and booming economy, offers both experienced and new investors the opportunity to capitalize on higher than average returns.”
Brazil Mortgage Market Outlook
The Brazilian mortgage market is still in its infancy, but the housing market has recently had an enormous boost with the introduction of mortgages for Brazilian nationals. Mortgages are currently unavailable for non-residents, although this is expected to change imminentlywhich will be “excellent news for property investors and will open up the property market substantially. According to Joao Robusti, President of the Sao Paulo Real Estate Association, mortgage loans represent a mere 2% of Brazil’s GDP, compared to 69% in the US.
However, although the Brazilian mortgage market is small, it is growing fast. Brazil’s Central Bank reported a 30% year-on-year increase in mortgage loans from August 2007 to 2008. Increasing demand from domestic buyers is boosting the mortgage market and by extension, the property market. Brazilian banks are continually introducing new mortgage products for Brazilians and lending terms are becoming more flexible. However, according to Forbes, the term ‘subprime’ is virtually unheard of in Brazil. While mortgage lending interest rates are currently higher than in many countries, it is believed that the ever-increasing demand for mortgages in Brazil will soon lead to a significant drop in mortgage interest rates.