Guides for off-plan property investors
Straight answers, with the law and the source of every number. Our own calculations are labeled as simulations.
- How to buy an off-plan apartment in BrazilStep-by-step guide to buying off-plan apartments in Brazil: checking the developer, down payments, INCC index, key handover, and risks.
- Porto Belo, the next Balneário Camboriú: what the numbers showPopulation, sales, new launches, and price per square meter in Porto Belo compared to Balneário Camboriú and Itapema, plus key market risks.
- Down Payment in Installments for Off-Plan ApartmentsHow a down payment in installments works for off-plan apartments: breaking up the initial deposit, construction costs, INCC index, and what to check.
- INCC in Off-Plan ApartmentsLearn what INCC is, how it adjusts off-plan apartment installments and balance during construction, and what changes after handover of the keys.
- Buying Property in Brazil While Living AbroadHow to buy off-plan property in Brazil while living abroad: CPF, power of attorney, sending funds, remote signing, and taxes explained.
- Can Foreigners Buy Property in Brazil?Foreigners can buy property in Brazil, including off-plan condos. Learn about CPF requirements, funds transfers, and legal restrictions.
- Investing in Real Estate on Santa Catarina's North CoastPrice per square meter and off-plan trends in Itapema, Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, Porto Belo, Bombinhas, and Camboriú for real estate investors.
- Contract Cancellation for Off-Plan Apartments in BrazilOff-plan contract cancellation (distrato) under Law 13.786/2018: developer retention limits, refund terms, construction delays, and right of withdrawal.
- Costs of Buying Off-Plan Property in BrazilBeyond the price tag: ITBI tax, deed, registration fees, financing costs, and expenses up to handover when buying off-plan property in Brazil.
- Vacation Rentals on the Santa Catarina CoastOff-plan vacation rentals on the SC coast: rental laws, HOA rules, costs, taxes, and how to accurately calculate yields for international investors.
- How to choose an off-plan condo in BrazilOff-plan apartment checklist in Brazil: developer, development registration, location, floor plans, payment plan, timeline, HOA fees, and resale.