Project Zen Eco - Natal - Page 6

Sunnyshores · #51 07-04-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelbush

I have not seen a village of that name in Rio Grande do Norte.

On google Earth there is a village called Capo do Roque (the developments name) just south of Natal.

Dotty - Thanks for the advice. I dont think any of us are interested in purchasing there, I was just researching other developments in the area of Zen.

michaelbush · #52 07-04-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyshores

On google Earth there is a village called Capo do Roque (the developments name) just south of Natal.
The name of the development is Cabo do São Roque. Not to be confused!
Dotty - Thanks for the advice. I dont think any of us are interested in purchasing there, I was just researching other developments in the area of Zen.

The name of the development is Cabo do São Roque. Not to be confused!

Sunnyshores · #53 07-04-2008, 02:52 PM

Michael - aha, I see my mistake. Never mind I was only being nosey!

Crew10, no I havent seen 3 bed plan/prices yet. I'm expecting a mail soon about my build so I'm assuming they'll have the details then.

Dotty · #54 07-04-2008, 07:46 PM

Capo do Roque is infact North of Natal!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyshores

On google Earth there is a village called Capo do Roque (the developments name) just south of Natal.

Dotty - Thanks for the advice. I dont think any of us are interested in purchasing there, I was just researching other developments in the area of Zen.

Dotty · #55 07-04-2008, 07:54 PM

Is Zen the Pipa project if so they really need to have some sort of cover over the opened barbeque area it is so impractical and dangerous.Just out of curiosity are the architects from overseas?
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyshores

On google Earth there is a village called Capo do Roque (the developments name) just south of Natal.

Dotty - Thanks for the advice. I dont think any of us are interested in purchasing there, I was just researching other developments in the area of Zen.

sunnysteve · #56 07-04-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 10crew

Whatever. I'm certainly not buying because of a football academy.

Anyways, has anyone heard anything about the 3 bed plans yet?

HI ALL,waiting on revised plans(3 bed)could be a month ascl informed me.

Seanlord,welcome,great to know you have dealt with solicitor,and have another purchase in hand,hope all goes well for you.Are thier any pitfalls
yet,and tips you can give the forum?

The Lagoa do Coelho Resort can clearley be seen on google earth,by the shapes of the excavations,anybody visiting it would be nice to know the
state of play of this and any other resorts close by.

all our best steve&sue.

#57 07-04-2008, 10:46 PM

Why do you people get involved with touristy projects promoting this junk outside Brazil?

I bet you 10K that David Beckham opened this 'academy' for other reasons like a resident visa, business reasons, etc; something related to him and his own personal motivations. I highly doubt he did this from the goodness of his precious little English heart.

My advice? Learn to speak/understand at least 50% Portuguese, come to Brazil alone, travel by bus from Floripa to Belem, walk by foot in each town, spend a minimum 3 weeks in each small to mid size town.... then live in Brazil minimum one year (rent a flat), then and only then should you decide to invest in real estate. A word from someone who retired at 40 and never has to work again, DON'T EVER INVEST OFF SHORE UNLESS YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THE MONEY.

My man Buffet always said, '...only invest in things you understand completely.'

There are true stories of astronomical returns but the risks are enormous compared with opportunities available in the US/Europe even in today's dilapidated market [including investing in international mutual funds, which I do recommend for a small portion of your portfolio].

If you want to own a house, do so to live in it. Don't consider this an investment; consider it a place to live. If you start a business, do something you enjoy to pass time and don't depend on the income. If you make a fortune, you'll find a place to spend it but don't plan to pay the rent and buy groceries with it because very few do so successfully.

Remember, you are a foreign national and having the option of leaving quickly is something you might not want to give up.

sunnysteve · #58 07-04-2008, 11:07 PM

There are true stories of astronomical returns but the risks are enormous compared with opportunities available in the US [including investing in international mutual funds, which I do recommend for a small portion of your portfolio].
raimundo,these funds are falling due to the financial market problems,the stock markets are a pain.i have never lost money on property.i am glad you are enjoying you retirement
and hope the property i am purchasing will play a part in my retirement.