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Buying property, due diligence, rental agreements, and real estate investment in Brazil.
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Buying Property in Brazil as a Foreigner
Complete guide to purchasing real estate in Brazil: requirements, process, costs, documents needed. Learn restrictions, timelines, and practical steps.
Read guide →Real Estate Due Diligence in Brazil
Deep dive into Brazilian property certificates, title search, hidden risks. What each certificate reveals, timelines, and how it differs from US/EU systems.
Read guide →Residential & Commercial Leases in Brazil
Complete guide to Brazilian lease law: Lei do Inquilinato, guarantees, eviction, renewals. Key differences from US/EU rental agreements.
Read guide →Land Title Regularization in Brazil
Understanding irregular property titles, usucapião, adjudicação compulsória. How to regularize defective titles and what it means for foreign buyers.
Read guide →Structuring Real Estate Investments in Brazil
Tax-efficient property investing: holdings, SPEs, rental income taxation, capital gains, portfolio structuring for foreigners in Brazil.
Read guide →Condominium Law & Disputes in Brazil
Understanding Brazilian condo law: owner associations, assemblies, common disputes, syndic role, and dispute resolution. Practical guide for condo owners.
Read guide →Blog Posts
Articles and analysis on real estate topics.
Condo Law in Brazil: Rights and Responsibilities
Guide to condominium law in Brazil. Civil Code arts. 1.331-1.358, assembly, building manager, fees, pets, noise, short-term rental and apartment renovations.
Mortgage and Financing for Foreigners in Brazil
Guide to mortgage and property financing for foreigners in Brazil. Bank requirements, SFH vs SFI systems, interest rates, documentation and approval tips.
Property Inventory and Estate Proceedings in Brazil
Complete guide to property inventory and estate proceedings in Brazil. Judicial vs extrajudicial, ITCMD tax, valuation, partition and rural property rules.
Commercial Lease Rights and Obligations in Brazil
Guide to commercial lease law in Brazil. Lei do Inquilinato 8.245/91, renewal action, key money, lease duration, eviction, rent adjustment and tenant rights.
Land Regularization in Brazil (REURB): Complete Guide
Complete guide to urban land regularization in Brazil. Lei 13.465/2017, REURB-S vs REURB-E, process, documentation, benefits and tax implications.
Real Estate Development Buyer Rights in Brazil
Guide to buyer rights in Brazilian real estate developments. Lei 4.591/64, patrimônio de afetação, delay penalties, construction defects and warranties.
Real Estate Contract Cancellation in Brazil: Rights
Complete guide to real estate contract cancellation (distrato) in Brazil. Lei 13.786/2018, buyer rights, refund percentages, timelines and legal process.
Adverse Possession in Brazil: Complete Guide
Complete guide to adverse possession (usucapião) in Brazil. Ordinary, extraordinary, urban, rural, family and collective types. Requirements and process.
Real Estate Due Diligence in Brazil: Complete Checklist
Complete real estate due diligence checklist for Brazil. Matrícula analysis, tax clearances, FGTS, environmental checks, zoning, liens and legal actions.
Foreigners Buying Property in Brazil: Complete Guide
Complete guide for foreigners buying property in Brazil. CPF requirements, rural land restrictions, financing, due diligence and closing costs.