Buying property in Brazil

Lisa, an expat from Canada, visits Brazil on vacation. Captivated by the country's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, she decides to buy a beachfront property in Florianópolis. However, Lisa quickly realizes that navigating Brazil’s real estate market as a foreigner can be daunting. With unfamiliar legal requirements, language barriers, and the risk of making costly mistakes, Lisa feels...

“I remember the moment when Carlos, a young professional from Rio de Janeiro, sat down with his cousin Ana at a small café in Ipanema. Over a glass of fresh coconut water, they pored over a set of documents and figures, each one more confusing than the last. It was Carlos’s first attempt at buying an apartment in Brazil, and he had just discovered something that made him sweat a bit: property taxes....