| Buying property, a smooth transaction, and costs.A | | | | to assist you in obtaining your CPF.Bank accounts can |
| smooth transaction | | | | be opened in Brazil on certain conditions and all major |
| Buying property in Brazil is actually a very clear and | | | | banks provide online banking services. We can |
| straightforward process, but there can be many pitfalls | | | | introduce you to a Bank and help with the opening of |
| for the unaware. For this reason we only work with | | | | an account for you here in Brazil.Estate Agents We |
| reputable developers, estate agents and lawyers to | | | | only employ and work with government certified |
| ensure a smooth, safe and efficient transaction. Below | | | | CRECI estate agents.Lawyers We have for your legal |
| we set out information on buying process | | | | advice a selection of lawyers specialized in real estate, |
| requirements and costs of property purchaseFinancing | | | | taxes and immigration.Buying Costs |
| Mortgages in Brazil are very rare because of high | | | | Bahia Real Estates commission charges depend on |
| interest rates and most property is bought by full cash | | | | the services we provide.Property purchase cost these |
| payment. In the case of Off-plan property, payment | | | | are the typical transaction costs.Property tax varies |
| can be spread over a period of up to 5 years.CPF | | | | between 2% and 3% depending on the location, this |
| (tax registration number) This is required to buy real | | | | tax being levied on the declared purchase price. |
| estate or open bank accounts in Brazil. We will be glad | | | | |