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| South America - Low prices, but complicated purchasing procedures |
Swissdom has thoroughly analyzed real estate markets in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, on behalf of its customers.
Swissdom has intervened in several purchases in the region, covering residential real estate, farmland, office real estate, and land for beach resorts. Our associates have been active in the region since the early 90's.
Although Swissdom is able to search for property in any of the above referred countries, and handle all procedures leading to the purchase of the said property, Swissdom has particular experience in some regions and types of assets.
In those regions Swissdom disposes of a network of dependable real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.
We are able to handle all steps related to your investment:
1. Helping you decide what Real Estate to buy and where
2. Selecting property alternatives that meet your particular needs
3. Choosing the best real estate
4. Negotiating and signing purchasing option contracts
5. Verifying if the asset in question is in order
6. Setting up the investment vehicle
7. Obtaining residence permits, opening bank accounts
8. Purchasing the asset, and registering it
9. Requesting permits for construction, development, etc
10. Paying taxes, receiving and repatriating dividends
11. Managing the property
12. Financing the purchase
If you believe in investing in real estate, we recommend that you consider having at least 10% of your investments in the countries we cover in South America, for the following reasons:
1. Low asset prices
2. High rental income, well above European or US borrowing rates
3. Currencies that are likely to appreciate
4. Inflation that is under control, therefore providing high real rental income
5. Growing economies, with growing populations and purchasing power
6. Very low Geopolitical risk. Probably the lowest in the world
7. Good infrastructure, low risk of serious natural disasters |
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| The state of Bahia , Brazil, in particular the coastal regions |
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Tourism is an important industry in Bahia, and is growing quickly. Direct flights from Salvador to Europe make this region more accessible. Real estate prices are still low, but will go up dramatically in the next few years, as the number of direct flights increases, and as the number of tourists skyrocket. Prices are low, and the infrastructure is in many cases superior to that in many other destinations, including in Europe.
Agriculture can also be extremely profitable, in particular growing cocoa beans. Swissdom is familiar with cocoa, coconut and pineapple farms in the region.
In summary, we recommend the purchase of the following types of real estate:
1. Land for the development of Beach resorts
2. Plots in existing or planned resorts
3. Apartments and offices in Salvador
4. Land for growing cocoa, coconuts, tropical fruits
5. Land for shrimp and fish farms |
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| The states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Parana |
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These three states are the most developed in Brazil, the safest, and have the best infrastructure. We recommend investment in tourism, residential and office real estate, and farm land for bovine cattle. In summary:
1. Land for development of Hotels and resorts in the Mountains
The mountain regions of Rio Grande do Sul offer many investment opportunities. The cities of Gramado and Canela are not to be missed. Gramado is a little Switzerland, with Brazilian prices. It usually snows in that region, a couple of times per winter. It is the only region in Brazil where it snows.
2. Land for beach resorts at the beach
Santa Catarina has some of the nicest beaches in Brazil, and the weather is not to hot in the summer. For those who cannot stand tropical heat, it is a good choice.
3. Residential and commercial real estate
In four focal regions - Porto Alegre (RS), Gramado (RS), Florianopolis (SC), and Curitiba (PR)
4. Farmland
We only recommend the Gramado region, since the risk of land occupation is almost nil, and it is beautiful region with lots of water. We recommend investments in farmland for bovine grazing, and for forestry. |
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| Sao Paulo and surrounding region |
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Sao Paulo is the financial capital of Brazil, and also of Latin America. You will find in Sao Paulo everything you might expect in a big metropolis. Including pollution, of course.
We recommend investment in real estate outside Sao Paulo. For the development of residential condominiums, and small farms, for Agro-tourism, and eventually for your retirement. |
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| Argentina, Uruguay, Chile |
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Those two countries are not as dynamic as Brazil, but investment opportunities do exist in many areas. We have experience, and are able to recommend:
1. Farms for Bovine and Ovine cattle
In Uruguay and Argentina, there are many opportunities for buying properties at still reasonable prices.
2. Urban real estate in Montevideo, Uruguay
Prices are low, and Montevideo, contrary to Buenos Aires, is a relatively safe city.
3. Real estate in Bariloche, Argentina
It is a unique region, and it is worth considering investments for Tourism. George Soros invested there, as well as many other millionaires, but you do not have to be a millionaire to buy. There are similar regions in Chile. |
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Please note that investments in those markets are relatively complicated, from legal and regulatory standpoints. Swissdom recommends that you do not invest in those markets without careful analysis. The chances of facing problems while dealing with a local real estate agent, or lawyer, are higher than in Europe. For these particular purchases, given the quantity and complexity of work involved, and travel expenses we charge the following fees:
1. A 7% commission on the price paid for the asset. This is not related to commissions the seller might pay to the real estate agent. We work on behalf of the buyer only.
2. A project analysis fee, which depends on the volume of the investment, sector of activity. (A minimum of 2000 CHF is payable in advance).
3. Travel expenses - Per purchase please calculate a minimum of two trips, at an approximate cost of 10,000 CHF per trip. These are payable in advance. Usually we try to select a property using our partners in loco, to save costs. However, for the signature of the option contract a visit is required to inspect the property and sign. A second visit will usually be required to sign the definite purchase and register the property. All or part of this can be handled locally, reducing these costs, if the amount of the purchase is small. |
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