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That's sound advice. Thanks Robh

however if the funds remain outside Brazil then there is a 5% tax to pay. Surely this must be incorrect?

Hi all, my offer has been accepted on the property an the agent is saying that if I send the funds to Brazil the federal government will charge 100$ + 1% of the purchase price.

Thanks guys, that's very helpful. I did speak to a few brazilians who said that the Brazilian government normally like the money to come into Brazil via their central bank so that they can charge their fees and also a lawyer from the state of Minas Gerais told me that rules can vary from state...

Hi all, I am considering buying a place in Brazil and like myself, the seller is non resident. If all the paperwork correctly handled and monies are declared in Brazil, do the funds actually have to be transferred to Brazil only to be transferred out again? I wonder if anyone could help with...

Before going down the lawyer route have you made contact with developer regarding compensation for late delivery? I understand your frustration as we are all in the same boat but as you say the developer does seem to be pushing on with the project. Surely it's speedy completion and to an...

Hi there, yes I've also invested in the project and was thinking exactly the same thing. However I believe that there is a leeway period of 180 days in the contract or something like that but need to check small print. So, after the original completion + grace period has passed some compensation...

Hi again, Sounds like you're having fun and settling in very well! I had one of those 'acai com banana' when I was in Natal and yes, it's just delicious and restorative. I had the small one too as the large was 1 kilo!! How fast would that make us run,eh?? Even though I've been here quite a few...

What a pity! That sounds like a great idea but I'm leaving on Wednesday. My wife has family in Belo Horizonte so we are headed there for a bit. I hope to get back to Natal soon though. It's lovely and warm here so you won't be disappointed and the rain of biblical proportions has passed. Hope...

Thank Rob, I'll do that. Jama

natal Hi All, Happy 2009! I have been following these entertaining and informative forums for ages and am finally posting as I have just arrived in Natal to look a possible investments. Is anyone available to show me some or give me some good advice in the next couple of days? I would prefer a...