The Case Against Buying in Brazil
By Multi-Award Winning UK Developer
Direct from the Brazilian Embassy
Hi my name is Keith Punler, and that’s me in that picture, addressing a special convention of European Real Estate Investors live in the Brazilian Embassy, at the request of the Brazilian Government in November 2008. What myself and a panel of experts in the field (including the Chairman of the Brazilian Real Estate Association and Tourism) had to share was at once both thrilling and sobering to say the least.
Before I go any further, this is also me meeting with the Duke of Edinburgh (photograph to the left) in recognition of my support for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in 2003. The photos at the centre and right were taken when His Royal Highness visited our property development in recognition of exceptional services to the UK building industry.
You see for over 20 years I’ve loved this industry, and have won many awards to prove it (in fact I´m totally passionate about it – read obsessed!). However, if you are about to buy land or property in Brazil then what follows next will probably worry you.
Here’s why…
Picture this. You’ve dreamed of the sun kissed, pristine beaches that few will ever experience, the whitest sand, the clearest bluest seas, the fabulous lifestyle. And now you’ve finally done it – you made what you had been led to believe is one of the finest land and property investments in prime emerging markets available today… Brazil!
But who exactly sold you the dream? And what PROOF do you have that you now truly own the slice of paradise you just paid for…or are about to?
The truth is, right now, real people are losing not only thousands in investments but the very land they thought they’d bought and owned the title deeds to.
Today I take you behind an exotic vision of paradise being peddled by some very unscrupulous marketers and hold them up to a harsh spotlight. Twenty years of Award Winning UK Building Experience has led me to investigate a worrying new trend that my teams in the UK and Brazil have been hearing a lot about.
We discovered real life horror stories such as this…
“We sent our money but never got the title for the land and now (the sales person) says ´It is nothing to do with me`…partner stole our money – and still selling this land to other people???” (UK Investor)
“Bottom line is he owes me 37K that was paid to him by me for land plots in Brazil. He has just taken it and disappeared…nothing more than a common thief.” (UK Investor)
Sadly what you read above is just the tip of the iceberg and makes for some very uncomfortable reading.
If you are at all serious about investing in Brazil and you haven't made the plunge yet, then I strongly suggest you read the Special Report I've written below. It may just save you a small fortune and help protect the dreams you’re working so hard to enjoy.
This exclusive special report also gives you a 10 Point Check List to make 100% sure you don´t fall victim to the surprisingly common mistakes and deceptive sales schemes which are costing other less careful Investors thousands right now.
You will discover…
- 7 Tragic mistakes even cautious investors are making in Brazil right now.
- Lies Agents and Developers Tell.
- Have you been earmarked as a gringo?
- Are you too late for Brazil´s great land grab?
- Which is best to buy in Brazil right now – land or property?
- How to ensure the company can assign to the title deeds and legal duties correctly?
- A simple way to tell instantly if the land you buy truly is prime real estate – or is really worthless.
- The only way to be certain the company you deal with is reputable.
- Plan your exit strategy to maximize profits and minimize risk – 3 rules Top Investors always follow.
- The most important one thing you MUST get right first if you invest in Brazil this year.
And there's much more besides...
Download yours now. Plus also get FREE access to our Brazil Investment Live Q&A.
If you are at all serious about investing in Brazil the live Q&A is a "must attend event".
Inside the Brazilian Embassy
TOP TIP: When you get your facts – get them from people who have the right qualifications to help you and can prove it. Finally here´s some of the people my own company Kapital International has recently helped in Brazil…
“This was my first purchase in Brazil and I have been extremely impressed with Kapital’s professionalism. Each step of the process has been clearly explained, all documents have been translated and the telephone support is invaluable. I would not hesitate in recommending them to any new purchaser”
Craig Varley – Purchased Jan09
"We have been absolutely delighted with the very professional service offered by Kapital International. The decision to purchase land in Brazil was a difficult one for us, but the excellent advice from Cristina and the contacts she arranged with a company to transfer the funds, made the whole process much more simple."
Ian and Linda Clephane - Purchased Jun09