Is Property in Brazil a Good Investment? The After-Tax Answer (2026)
At 14% rates the average Brazilian apartment loses to fixed income after tax; the cheap end of each neighborhood wins. The 2026 numbers, taxes and method.
· 18 minutes
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Research and practical guides to buying, owning and investing in Brazilian property.
At 14% rates the average Brazilian apartment loses to fixed income after tax; the cheap end of each neighborhood wins. The 2026 numbers, taxes and method.
· 18 minutes
Three real 100 m² Itaim Bibi apartments, R$1.15M to R$2.9M, modeled after Brazilian taxes. Only one clears our base-case return hurdle; here is why.
· 18 minutes
The STJ's May 2026 two-thirds rule for short stays is under review as Theme 1,443. What was decided, what is frozen, what proof to ask for before you buy.
· 12 minutes
A completed purchase can still be unwound years later. What Brazilian law protects, what the registry file decides, and what to read before you sign.
· 9 minutes