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Agent predicts growing demand for holiday homes in northeast Brazil

by Ray Clancy on May 9, 2011

Northeast Brazil growth area seen

With the runaway optimism created by widespread Government social housing programmes and the hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Brazil is attracting an abundance of serious property investor attention but it is also a holiday home destination.  The northeast coastline around Natal is proving popular with second home seekers, according to property specialists in the region uv10.

‘We have some of the world’s best beaches, average year round daily temperatures of 28ºC, excellent cuisine, a low cost of living and a lively, friendly atmosphere.  Little wonder 96% of first time visitors vow to return,’ said Samantha Gore, sales manager at uv10. [click to continue…]

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