If you are just starting to consider a Brazil property investment, you’re probably wondering why a lot of people and property investment agencies are highlighting the benefits of a property purchase in this Northeast Brazilian city.

Well, there are many factors, including a strong economy and booming tourist industry.

The Brazilian government know the tourist and business potential of Fortaleza and have invested large amounts of money into the state of Ceará, of which Fortaleza is the capital.

Because it is considered by locals to be more exotic & exciting than other more globally well known cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Fortaleza is a common vacation destination of a growing number of Brazilians as well as international travelers, which has made Fortaleza real estate an excellent prospect, especially for investors that are eager to make good financial returns.

Brazil’s Thriving Economy
within the next forty years, Brazil already has the tenth largest economy on the planet.

What as the factors for Brazil to take such a strong position amongst the world’s leading economies?

Among other things, an efficient use and exploitation of the natural resources like ethanol and oil that are found abundantly in Brazil. The fact that Brazil is strong at manufacturing and export desirable goods has enabled Brazil to position the country with a unique economic position that is largely independent of imported goods, and allowed it to remain strong despite the widespread economic turbulence in recent times.

As well as the strong and stable economy, the renowned and is strong factor helping drive the real estate investment market in Fortaleza as a growing number of private investors whom are seeking a beautiful place to live or build a dream holiday home are attracted to the natural beauty of Fortaleza which has now emerged as a leading destination for land for sale in Brazil and this fact is making investment property in Fortaleza a very popular prospect for a growing number of overseas investors. Home to dazzling beaches and pristine rainforest habitats, the tourism industry in Fortaleza is one of the most successful in the world, with a predicted growth of some 25% forecast for the years ahead.

Driven by the growth in the regions tourism industry, Fortaleza property investment is also increasing, with an intense increase in the demand for holiday accommodation rental properties for people on vacation. And although developers are scrambling to keep up with the demand, there is still a lack of both in-hotel and stand alone units for rent. These reasons make Fortaleza very attractive with investors looking for both lifestyle and excellent financial returns.

There are a growing number of investors seeking Brazil land for sale for both agricultural as well as tourist resorts and residential property development.

The recent sharp increase in commodity prices and the integration of China, a major buyer of commodities, into the world economy have provided a further boost to the economy of Brazil and balance of trade.

Analysing long term growth, a Goldman Sachs study predicted that Brazil will be one of the top five economies in the world by 2050 and Deutsche Bank confirmed that on the long run the demographics of Brazil favour strong economic growth because of the predicted increase in its working population.

Fabio Kanczuk, professor of economics at the Universidade de São Paulo said that;

‘Brazil will be attracting large investments from companies interested mainly in the domestic market’

And the “Times” newspaper reported that,

‘a Number of leading UK city financiers recommended Brazil as it represented very good value for investors.’

These are just some of the many positive economic indicators that are driving the Brazil property market and adding to the countries attractiveness with investors interested in good financial returns in the future.

Experts suggest that now the Northeast of Brazil is in the situation where as the tourism industry is undergoing considerable transformation in the volume and characteristics of its supply and demand and part of this change is already manifested through the development of large, modern tourism related real estate projects and resorts and a high amount of residential and commercial developments with significant international participation.

There are now many overseas companies and individuals interested in investing in the area which has lead to the government and private Brazilian companies offering regular Brazil land sale auctions.