Brazil- Property Solicitors/law Firms!!

[deedee1]

Hi all,

Just recently bought a property off plan in North east brazil- in the Natal Area!

Was wondering if anyone could recommend or give me any details on a good reputable law firm or solicitors to use out there at all??

Any info would be appreciated!! Thankyou!

See ya D

[wolfgang]

I have made a number of enquiries and found Manzanares to be the most responsive.I am in the process of utilising their services in respect of another purchase and they are very thorough.

[deedee1]

Hi wolfgang,

Thanks for the recommendation! Will look into it!

Is it possible you can either post me the webb address or contact details or PM me instead of you like.

Cheers see ya D

[wolfgang]

My contact is Jennifer Saxon jennifer@manzanaresinternational.com.
Her English is excellent.She will not know me by the name of Wolfgang though it does demonstrate i have no vested interest in making this referral.
They were not the cheapest quote ,though by no means the most expensive either.
It is a false economy to skimp on legal fees ,especially within the context of real estate acquisition in Brazil as anyone who has conducted even a modicom of due dilligence will be only too aware!

[marsdei]

Hello all, I have just bought and was "recommended" the services of Legalex Group (her name is Carmela Calday) at a cost of 1.5%. they also said that if I let them do my Moroccan property fees then they will do them for 1% (0.5 discount). The company who recommended her are the ones who I reserved through who are Invest In Brazil. Not sure if they have any links.

[deedee1]

Hi Marsdei,

Thats great news!! We are neighbours now!

Did you say youve employed a lawyer who was recommended by the etate agents you bought your brazil property through?

If so BE CAREFUL as you should always seek out INDEPENDANT LEGAL ADVICE and not go with those recommended by agents!

The reason for this is that it can lead to lots of complications as they are normally working on the developers or agents side aswell ( also back handers often take place) between law firms and agents for recommendations!

If the lawyer works for both of you then the lawyers are not primarily working for or looking out for you on your behalf!

Vital Property Searches can often be missed on purpose and tend not to tell you the draw backs or bad points within the contracts ,they can tell you untruths and mislead you legally aswell!

Sorry to make it sound dreadful I didnt mean to scare you off at all but unfortunately its true!
Just Dont want to see you get burned!!

Good luck-Take care!

See ya D

[marsdei]

Originally Posted by deedee1

Hi Marsdei,

Thats great news!! We are neighbours now!

Did you say youve employed a lawyer who was recommended by the etate agents you bought your brazil property through?

If so BE CAREFUL as you should always seek out INDEPENDANT LEGAL ADVICE and not go with those recommended by agents!

Good point & thanks for the warning! I have read something about being wary of this, and so appreciate your comments Initially I was going to find out further information on the company before I considered using them, but may just stay away as you can never be sured how they are linked.

[deedee1]

Hi MARSDEI,

No-probs glad I can assist!

Just be careful!

Have you instructed the lawyers then to represent you already?
Have you paid them any fees yet ?

If not them I would look around a bit 1st- then decide!
Theres no rush , take your time and dont feel pressurised by anyone!

Dont believe everything they tell you just because they seem nice!
Unfortunately people ARE ALWAYS NICE WHEN THEY WANT YOUR MONEY!!

Dont be afraid Ask lots of questions and always get everything confirmed in writing as word of mouth means nothing nowadays!

Keep and record everything that you do and what they send you and KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING for your OWN RECORDS!

See ya D

[marsdei]

All good advice deedee1 again thank you.

I have just sent off my reservation deposit today so solicitors are a further bit down the line!

[deedee1]

Hi marsdei,

Did you actually reserve at grand natal golf then or somewhere else instead?

Also if you need any further info or questions you want to ask me confidentially you can always PM if you like and I'll try to help!!

See ya D