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They have lost the right to host the Confederations Cup tournament in 2013 as the stadiums will not be ready. Still plenty of time for them screw up for the World Cup though.

Real estate agency says its a good idea to buy real estate in the area they sell real estate. Meanwhile in other news, the sun rose this morning, a bear took a dump in the woods and Pope is apparently a catholic.

Mate take off the rose tinted. Racism exists in Brazil in all its ugly forms including against foreigners. And unless you are a full time brown nose, with poor hearing, who never stands up for himself, it does not take too long to manifest its vile head. You can experience it in the Mayors...

Unfortunately ALL large Brasilian cities are 'a bit dangerous'. Rua Paralella has more condos going up the you can shake a stick at. This is where the city is expanding the fastest. Posh neighborhoods are Victoria and Campo Grande. Barra is a bit down at heal, and prices effected by Carnaval...

Be lucky for January 2010, you dont want them to do a rush and bodge job, you will only have to pay later while the mistakes are corrected.

My expereince is that planning permission is issued by the local council of the area where the build is to take place. Which means that at government level no one would have a clue what was going on. Ulness it was a project in a a proteteced area.

Ok try another one, which are the most effective/popular Brasil/international online listing sites for selling apartments? I have googled and some are still showing land and properties, I know were sold 3-5 years ago!

Can anyone recommend me reliable and connected agents for selling 8 brand new, fully furnished 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, in front of Beach in Itacare, Bahia. thanks

I had a developer from Victoria staying a couple of says and he says its has dipped there, though he was positive people were starting to spend again. On another note Many Braslians will not or cannot put their money into the bank because they are worried the recieta federal may take an...

Has anyone here ever set up the legal structure for a small condominium in Brasil? How difficult was it, how much did it cost? Maybe even have a digital example copy of the legal structure. Also does anyone have an example of condominium regulations contract for property owners to sign...

A letter or printed email, is not a requirement but a very good idea, something like, Hi Jose/Maria how great it is you are coming to the Uk we would love to have you stay with us for the time you are in the UK, I cannot wait to take you to see Big Ben/Ben Nevis. Its going to be great to have a...

An operator like CVC block books flights and runs charter flights, so if the market goes quiet they run promotions and very cheap deals to fill the flights and thus accommodation. Customers get a cheap deal and can pay in interest free installments over 6-12 months. The disadvantage of...

If a Brasilian holiday let property is achieving an annual 75% occupancy it should easily earn more than 12% gross. I would be extremely happy to achieve 75% anywhere, especially in a beach destination that is cold for a good part of the year. 75% annual occupancy is hard figure to achieve...

I have only lived here full time for 4 years but my two cents on this are: Do not take at face value any information you are given, even if given by a public official or professional in the field, treble check everything. Pay as little up front as possible to close the deal. Use contracts and...

Whilst understanding what you are saying is in response to the poster above, and agreeing every one likes to see a ****** get taken down a peg, at the end of the day this is just another example of endless excuses for dishonesty.

Does this mean the Mayor of Salvador is going to do something about developing tourism again in the historical centre and along the city coast line, instead of just cashing in on the condominium development super boom - lets hope so!

You do need an Alvara, but depends if your local Prefeitura give a **** - or if they are forced to by a neighbor complaining about you taking his view, water, wind, air ....................

Villages with all facilities :D good one! Acabamento (the finish) can be a nightmare expect the worst, ie not sanding between coats of varnish and slap dash plastering and painting. There are so many poor quality and cheap products for the popular local market available you want to...

Update on my friends situation, by luck a British couple are buying some property here, so he is going to send the money back through their purchase. So it will be off the books, tax free and shouldn't complicate his visa. To give a bit of background he already had a plot out here and some...