Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Real Estate Investment Penthouse Apartments In Rio De Janeiro, Copacabana And Ipanema

By Arturo Vasco


You've discovered Rio de Janeiro, liked your holiday, aiming to come back frequently so you are at this moment considering acquiring real-estate for both a smart investment and a residence. Your approach can't be any better due to the fact Rio's properties has been unstoppable and most likely will continue through 2016.

For a person not really familiar to the area, the language or the customs, it is extremely suggested that you use a real-estate dealer. It won't cost you anything since the home owner pays the commission on the purchase. In Brazil, real estate agents are part of a professional group and must be able to supply an identification card that consists of their CRECI license number. In addition, it is highly recommended that you likewise use a real estate lawyer to validate the legal owner of the flat and that there are no outstanding liens.

To no surprise, buying a penthouse apartment in Rio de Janeiro's most affluent areas such as Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana will be extremely expensive. Throughout the last five years, their valuations have considerably appreciated. Usually, flats in these zones go for R$6,000 to R$10,000 (R$=Reais) per sq meter (M2). The larger of the rates belonging to flats in close proximity to the beaches. A 120 M2 unit which is around 1,300 sq ft can average R$960,000.

If you have 100% of the cash, there are bargains to be discovered. From auctions on foreclosed flats to apartments that are locked up because they are in the procedure of being willed (inventario), you could negotiate lower prices of as much as 25 to 30%. Though these types of situations are few and they tend to have more red tape. But if you can locate them, you will be able to receive a fantastic penthouse bargain in Copacabana or Ipanema.

If you need a loan, Brazil is a rather effortless place to qualify. Firstly you will require a CPF number. This would be the equivalent to a social security number in the United States. You can aquire this at the local Brazilian consulate or in the post office in Brazil. Second, you need to have a standard down payment of 20%. The more you put down, the better for the reason that rate of interest in Brazil is 12%. The last factor is a Brazilian bank-account along with evidence of income. The lender will usually need to look at six months of deposits equaling your reported income. With all these elements set up, you are prepared to buy your dream family vacation home in Rio de Janeiro.




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