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Best beachfront property in the US
11.08.2015
Best beachfront property in the US

Tampa Bay property turns out to be one of the best deals in the US when it comes to beachfront homes. The coastal location of Port Richey offers the cheapest waterfront property in the entire country, but this may not last for long because sales and prices of single family homes rose significantly in June.

Sporting events boost tourism in Brazil
07.08.2015
Sporting events boost tourism in Brazil

Proof that the world’s key sporting events are a major generator of tourism comes in the latest statistics for international tourism in Brazil in 2014. Foreign visitors to the country last year increased by over 10 per cent to exceed the 6 million mark, a rise attributed largely to the FIFA World Cup tournament. A recent government survey has revealed that Brazilians have big travel plans this year with Northeast Brazil featuring as the preferred destination.

Jacksonville leads employment in Florida
05.08.2015
Jacksonville leads employment in Florida

The Florida city of Jacksonville has become one of the employment hotspots not only in the Sunshine State but in the US as a whole. Creating thousands of new jobs, particularly in the technological sectors and attracting multinationals, the city is also registering some of the highest increases in prices for property in Florida.

Houston property sets new records
31.07.2015
Houston property sets new records

Property in Houston reached record heights in June, confirming the city’s potential as one of the hotspots for US property this year. Monthly sales were the best ever and median prices reached a historic high, ahead even of those registered in 2014 a record year in itself.

Excellent June for Florida Property Market
29.07.2015
Excellent June for Florida Property Market

June figures for property in Florida show more sales, higher prices and lower supply as the Sunshine State continues to attract new residents. The market for single family homes in Florida is particularly buoyant with two-digit price rises and booming sales.

Pecem port receives more investment
24.07.2015
Pecem port receives more investment

Three major investments have arrived at Pecem Port, near Fortaleza in Ceará, Northeast Brazil. Between them, they will create hundreds of new jobs in the area and boost the port’s position in the world ranking for logistics and cement production.

Confidence in US property high
22.07.2015
Confidence in US property high

The US real estate industry is “strongly confident” about the outlook for market conditions over the next six months. Optimism levels soar for sales of single family homes in Florida and Texas, and price rises for property throughout the country are expected to be at 3.6 per cent over the coming year.

No signs of crisis in Ceará property, car sales or industry
17.07.2015
No signs of crisis in Ceará property, car sales or industry

The economy in Ceará in northeast Brazil continues to move in the opposite direction to the rest of Brazil. In Ceará, the property market, car sales and the industrial sector are all growing while those in the country as a whole register negative numbers.

Buying US buy-to-let property is a brilliant strategy
15.07.2015
Buying US buy-to-let property is a brilliant strategy

Average rental yields on US property showed mixed results during the first five months of this year. Some counties registered year-on-year rises, whilst in others there were slight decreases as the housing market stabilised. However, overall, buy-to-let property in the US continues to be “a brilliant strategy”.

Tourism in Ceará stands out in Northeast Brazil
10.07.2015
Tourism in Ceará stands out in Northeast Brazil

July promises to be an excellent month for tourism in Ceará, a state already leading Northeast Brazil in the creation of tourism-related jobs. Along with high hotel occupation, holiday lets in Ceará are booming as Brazilians continue to choose to holiday in this part of Brazil.

The outlook for the US property market
08.07.2015
The outlook for the US property market

More buyers, increased sales and higher prices are set to characterise the US property market for the rest of this year. With the job market booming and the US economy growing, experts predict the housing shortage will continue at least until 2017.

Brazil and US tourism high in competitiveness rankings
03.07.2015
Brazil and US tourism high in competitiveness rankings

The latest report on competitiveness in tourism reveals that the US ranks fourth in the world and that Brazil tops the listing in South America. In addition, Brazil has risen 23 places in the table and tipped as one of the strongest emerging markets for international tourism expenditure.

Florida property still international favourite
01.07.2015
Florida property still international favourite

The US remains attractive to worldwide investors who spent more than ever on property there last year. Florida property continues to appeal to most foreign buyers who show an overwhelming preference for single family homes in suburban areas.

Rio stands tall at the top of the brazilian property league
26.06.2015
Rio stands tall at the top of the brazilian property league

With just over a year to go before Brazil welcomes the next Olympic Games, the host city Rio de Janeiro continues to dominate the Brazilian property market rankings. Not only is Rio the most expensive city in Brazil to buy a property, it also tops the rental rate lists.

Florida property market has record May
24.06.2015
Florida property market has record May

May figures for property in Florida show a market with rising indices. Sales and median prices have both increased in what experts are describing as a robust market. The only decreases can be found in inventory levels, now declining across the board, a situation that is expected to herald further rapid price rises.

Ceará economy a cut above the rest of Brazil
19.06.2015
Ceará economy a cut above the rest of Brazil

Statistics for the Ceará economy released last week show this state in northeast Brazil flying high above the rest of Brazil. The Ceará economic figures are particularly strong in the tourism sector where Ceará continues to make its mark as one of the top destinations for a holiday in Brazil.

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