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Introduction
About Brazil 3 The Caponga Beach Resort is located and shops and is a favourite location
30 minutes south of the buzzing city of for Fortaleza visitors and residents alike.
The Economy 4 Fortaleza in the North East of Brazil - the Caponga Beach Resort offers a choice of
Life in Brazil 5 “Land of the Sun”, just a few degrees opportunities ranging from the purchase
under the equator and enjoying year- of single plots for resale or construction,
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Fortaleza - Ceará 6
round sunshine and hundreds of through to full development blocks ÑÑÑÑÑ
Host of the World Cup 7 kilometres of the best beaches in the for constructing apartments and villa
Caponga Beach 8 world. condominiums.
This development is
Summary 9 fully completed with
Caponga is a beautiful working fishing
infrastructure and
village with a bustling harbour and
promenade, bordered by white, dreamy
utilities, and comes
beaches that stretch as far as the eye with full planning
can see. The town has several hotels licenses and legal
due diligence reports.
Caponga Beach
CAPONGA OPTIONS 10
Single Plots 11
Detached Villas 12
Development Blocks 13
Exit Routes 14
The Purchase Process 15
FAQ 16
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3. emerging economy
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Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South Janiero, Salvador, Brasilia (capital) and
Brazil is the B in the phrase ‘BRIC Economies’, a term first coined by America (occupying half of the entire Fortaleza.
Goldman Sachs in their report into emerging countries, originally continent), and the fifth largest
published in 2001. country in the world, approaching There has always been a strong
In short this report predicted that the 4 emerging economies
a population of 200 million and an
incredible 75,00 kilometres of coastline
European and international influence
in Brazil – in fact Rio de Janeiro was
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of the future - Brazil, Russia, India, and China - would increase incorporating 700 kilometres of white the official capital of Portugal for 7
so significantly in the years to come that they would eclipse the sandy beaches. years during the Peninsular War. Today,
combined economies of the current richest countries in the world. Brazil has the largest population of “Brazil is the
Brazil has an abundance of iron ore, soy and oil which will take Originally a colony of Portugal, Brazil Italians, Japanese, and Germans in the most irresistible
it into the top ranks of world superpowers. They also predicted gained its independence in 1882 and world, outside of their own respective of the BRICs”
a large move in individual wealth and in particular the middle is now a federal republic. The largest countries. There are numerous direct
President – Bank of America
classes. cities in Brazil are Sao Paulo, Rio de flights from Europe, America, and Asia.
To date, all of these predictions have come true.
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4. steady growth
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Economy
Brazil has only been marginally affected city, which is a sign that the coming
A recent report showed that the middle classes of Brazil now by the global economic crisis and it years will see an unprecedented rise in
represent 53% of the population, and that the number of will be one of only 5 economies in land and housing. To further cement
millionaires is increasing at a rate of 19% per year. the world that will increase in 2009, that growth, the region of Ceará (where
Currently Brazil is the eighth largest economy in the world, with
with a projected trade Surplus of 25
billion dollars. The country continues
Caponga is located) already has a
shortfall of 200,000 houses, due mainly
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a GPD of 2 trillion Dollars, putting it ahead of Canada, India, to grow posting a 5% GDP growth in to the increases in middle classes.
and most European countries. As well as its exports of natural 2008. As only 3% of residential housing All of these factors,
resources, Brazil leads in manufactured exports including has a mortgage, house prices did not To further increase demand, the official coupled with low
planes, cars, and parts. It also holds the position of being the explode at the same level as most other government figures for summer 2009 inflation and a stable
only country to host the main assembly plants of the world’s countries, and the banking crisis had showed that tourism to the Fortaleza currency, point to
top 10 car manufacturers at the same time. little affect. Mortgages are now readily area was up 17% from 2008 and tourism Brazil being the best
available to residents in Brazil and all the spend was an incredible 40% up from opportunity in the
major world banks are in every major last season. global market-place
today.
Fortaleza City
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5. loving the planet
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Life in Brazil
Brazil offers one of the best lifestyles in the basically 52 weeks per year of sunshine with
world. We have watched it getting better temperatures rarely moving more than a few
every year as the new middle classes evolve points above or below 30 degrees. They have
and demand higher and higher standards of no natural disasters nor traditional seasons
infrastructure and quality housing, numerous there, just a few months when it rains for an
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five-star hotels, new resorts, spas and golf hour or so some days – then normally returns
courses. The North-east of Brazil sits just a to beautiful sunshine. Dawn and dusk are at
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few degrees under the equator and offers the same time every day.
In a recent survey 78% of
The cost of living in Brazil is approximately one-third of the cost in Europe (some reports say 25%). A beer typically International Travellers to Brazil’s
costs around 60 cents (50 pence) a nice meal out at a restaurant costs around 6 euros (5 pounds), and construction North-east voted it the best climate
costs around 340 Euros per square metre (30 pounds per Square feet) for very high residential European standards. For in the world. When you couple this
many imported ‘luxury’ items such as high-end cars and plasma TVs the prices are actually similar in Brazil as they are with 700 Kms of the finest white
In the North-east of Brazil over 65% of all energy comes from in Europe. Caponga Beach plots (with full infrastructure and planning completed) cost from as little as 10,000 Pounds, beaches and the warmest and
which is approximately 11% of the equivalent average European prices. Caponga Beach Plots would need to TREBLE in
renewable resources (48% nationally and rising) mostly hydro- friendliest people you’re ever likely
price just to bring them in line with the “one-third” rule.
electricity and bio-diesels, making it the world pioneers in to meet, you can appreciate why
caring for the environment. In addition, over 80% of cars run on international tourism has increased
Aguas Belas
ethanol/alcohol. Brazil does not rely on the import of foreign oil by over 140% in the last 10 years.
and is now a significant exporter of Ethanol and bio-diesel fuels There are now international direct
to the rest of the world. Where many countries pay lip-service flights from practically every corner
to ‘going green’ (US produces just 6% of energy from renewable of the world.
resources), Brazil has actually made the changes and indeed
the President has recently committed to Brazil being the world’s
largest producer of renewable energy.
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6. location
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Fortaleza - Ceará
For those who want to party all
night, Fortaleza has some of the
Fortaleza is the State Capital of Ceará various bays and glamorous beaches on best nightclubs and bars in Brazil,
• Sao Luis mostly concentrated around the
Fortaleza in the North-east of Brazil at the closest one side, and a plethora of top hotels and
Iracema area, whilst just outside
CEARÁ points to both Europe and USA. It is a high-rise luxury apartments on the other.
the city centre is Beach Park, the
• Natal buzzing metropolis of 2.5 million people, The whole area is alive and bustling from largest water park in Brazil.
and enjoys direct flights from Europe 6 o’clock in the morning, right through
• Recife and America, as well as many daily until the late night street market closes.
internal flights from Rio de Janeiro, Sao Here, you’ll also find some of the finest and
BRAZIL
• Salvador
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Paulo, Recife, Natal, and all major cities most exclusive restaurants in Fortaleza.
throughout the country. The daily flight As you wander along the Boardwalk you
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from Lisbon to Fortaleza takes about 61/2 can’t help but to absorb the intriguing
hours. scenery, energy and sheer volume and
The daily flight
quality of the visitors packing the streets
from Lisbon to
The Beira Mar promenade in Fortaleza and beaches.
Fortaleza takes
(the Boardwalk), is 4 kms long and follows
about 61/2 hours.
vacation spot for locals The North-east of Brazil is the target region for investment, international tourism and local holidays, with
the best climate, beaches and quality of life...
The majority of Brazil’s wealthiest population is concentrated
around the areas in the South, in and around Sao Paulo and
Rio. Unlike the North-east, the south of Brazil has a different
climate, and frequently experiences frost and even snow and
ice during the winter months. As a result, approximately 3
million people come to Fortaleza for a holiday from within
Brazil, making it the preferred destination for locals looking
for a second home or an urban-beach break in the sun. Fortaleza - Beira Mar
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7. football boom
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World Cup
Fortaleza – Host of the World Cup 2014 Cup. This includes an expansion to the
Previous host cities to the World Cup saw huge rises in property airport – more than doubling its existing
prices including Athens, Barcelona, Sydney, and Atlanta where FIFA recently announced that Fortaleza capacity to 13 million passengers per
they outperformed the rest of the property market by an would be a host city for the 2014 year, new roads and connections, and
average of 20% per annum. World Cup. This has been an amazing
boost for the city, and was followed
a new underground metro system.
They also revealed the plans for the
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In some cases property soared even more and in Barcelona by the announcement from the Mayor construction of the continent’s largest
for example properties increased 49% more on the run-up to Cid Gomes that they have a budget visitor Aquarium – which will be located Previous host
the World Cup than other Spanish Cities. Other smaller host approval to spend 9.6 Billion Reais (over on Iracema Beach. Fortaleza’s famous
cities to the
cities have seen rises of over 110% as new transport links 3 billion pounds) on improvements football stadium (Castelão), is also being
and infrastructure opened up the local property market to to the city on the run up to the World completely redesigned.
World Cup saw
international investment. huge rises in
property prices
Iracema Beach - Fortaleza
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8. the town
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Caponga Beach
Caponga Beach Village Resort is located There are currently at least 3 new Caponga Fishing Harbour
The Caponga harbour and promenade are quaint and tidy and about 30 mins (48 kms) south-east of developments which have been granted
lead directly on to the beach where fisherman in their Jacandas Fortaleza and most of the journey is on full planning in the area. Adjacent to
(Brazilian fishing boats) unload their daily catches, and the a new double carriageway motorway. our Caponga Beach Resort, there is the
local restaurants stock up for the lunchtime trade. Life is slow
in Caponga, and the people are warm and friendly, and always It is a popular location for commuters
Aguas Belas Golf Resort and Spa – an
inspiring design with 2 5-star hotels
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keen to exchange smiles and greetings. and visitors alike due to its easy access and spa, along with a beautiful winding
and proximity to Fortaleza. There are golf course with elevated views of the The word Caponga
The town has everything it needs to keep the locals and visitors regular day-trips to Caponga organized sea and beaches. There is also a new is an old aboriginal
self-sufficient. Many bars, restaurants, and Posadas, a few from Fortaleza where visitors can go for Caponga/Aguas harbour project and a word (caá-Ponga),
grocery stores, car repairs and clothes shops etc. The larger a day out of the busy city and enjoy the Beach Club Resort. All in all, there will which would
town of Cascavel is just 5 kms up the road and has many more beautiful beaches, seafood restaurants be approximately 5,000 new properties roughly translate as
facilities including schools, churches, and supermarkets. and tranquility of Caponga Beach. (villas, townhouses, and apartments) in “the jungle tamed”
Caponga over the coming years.
Aguas Belas Golf Resort Clearly, we were not the only ones to notice the area’s true potential...
Caponga
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Summary
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...is where all the smart money is going in
International property investment. It is a stable
country with strong growth, low inflation and the
potential to be one of the most affluent countries in
the world.
the north-east
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...of Brazil is the target region for investment,
international tourism, and local holidays, with the
best climate, beaches and quality of life.
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...is the capital city of Ceará and the host of
the World Cup 2014 with a 3+ billion pound
improvement and tourism budget. Tourism spend
increased an incredible 40% since 2008.
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...is strategically placed as a perfect location for
commuting and holidaying near to the city. It is
also being heavily invested in by other international
and local developers.
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...is perfectly situated and offers real value for money
with an option of plots, villas, and developments to
produce a maximum return on investment.
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Options
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Caponga Beach Resort is located at the edge of the town, and is currently sub-
divided into 600 individual plots, in blocks of mostly 14 and 16 plots, and all
infrastructure and full planning is completed.
There are currently several options for purchasers:
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Single Plots Detached Villas Development Blocks
to the front of the
development are bordered
by sand-dunes and the rest
of the area is bordered by
protected dense forests.
The development is
adjacent to the Aguas Belas Aguas Belas Golf Resort & Spa
Golf and Spa Resort.
Caponga Fishing Harbour
Aguas Belas Beach Resort Beautiful Beaches
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Village Resort
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Plots
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Single Plots are an average of 250 m2 and come with full infrastructure and planning
for a detached villa of up to 125 m2 (1,400 Sq ft).
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Single Plots range in
price from just 10,000 Stg
(11,000€) up to 15,000 Stg
(16,500€)* depending on
size and location.
*Prices are agreed in Brazilian Reais
and currency Prices are Shown as
examples only, calculated at an
exchange rate of 3.2 to Sterling
For a full Information Pack on building plots, including prices and availability,
please contact us.
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Villas
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There are currently 3 approved house types for the individual plots. The houses
range from 75 m2 up to 125 m2.
price ÑÑÑÑÑ House Type ‘C’ Salon Villa Type ‘A’
Prices start from 69,000
Euros (65,000 Stg)
including the plot for this Bathroom Villa Type ‘B’
stunning detached villa.
The developer will provide
guaranteed non-status
payment terms over 3
years. Bedroom Villa Type ‘B’
*Prices are agreed in Brazilian Reais
and currency Prices are Shown as
examples only, calculated at an
exchange rate of 3.2 to Sterling
For a full Information Pack on Villas including prices, payment options, detailed
plans and images, please contact us.
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Developments
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Projects are available to take an entire block (currently split into 16 villa plots) and
put a condominium style development of either apartments, or houses. Full plans
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and viability studies have already been prepared for existing clients.
Apartments - 1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed Penthouse Salon - 1 Bed
An entire block for the
construction of up to
47 apartments can be Bedroom - Penthouse
purchased for as little as
155,000 Stg (165,000€).
Full plans have already
been prepared.
Bathroom - 2 Bed
*Prices are agreed in Brazilian Reais
and currency Prices are Shown as
examples only, calculated at an
exchange rate of 3.2 to Sterling
For a full Information Pack on Developments including designs, plans, and
feasibilities, please contact us.
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Exit Routes
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hold and re-sell
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up to 200% ROI over 3 years 235% ROI over 3 years 410% ROI over 3 years
Buying a plot in Caponga Beach is a simple and inexpensive You can further maximize the opportunity by constructing By taking a whole block you can fully exploit the opportunity
investment starting from just 10,000 Stg. Total legal fees and a house on the plots. We have 3 approved designs of 75 m , 2
at Caponga Beach Resort. Several investors have already
taxes will cost approximately 10% for single plots, and 7% 95 m , and 125 m . The smaller for example are currently
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secured multiple blocks and have developed the plans
for multiple purchases. At this phase of the Development, selling for 69,000 Stg. Assuming similar rises in property over for the construction of condominium style villas and a
Caponga Beach plots are between 40% and 60% less than other the next 3 years would revalue this to 140,000 Stg in 3 year’s development of 47 low-rise apartments.
similar plots being marketed (i.e. plots with full infrastructure, time, well ahead of the world cup.
planning, and building licenses). Conservative estimates put To summarise, the apartments would be sold off-plan with a
property increases at approximately 26% PA for the next 4 Assuming the cost of the plot as 10,000 Stg, and the build 20% Deposit and the balance payable over 3 years.
years. The most prudent exit would be in 2012/2013, therefore costs of 32,000 Stg (based on current estimates, plus project
allowing a purchaser time to develop a Villa ahead of the 2014 management), this would produce a net return of 235% on The initial investment would be approximately 250,000 Stg –
World cup. the assumption that you built and completed the house which includes the land cost, and all preliminaries (including
before selling it. In reality it could be sold pre-construction perimetre walls and entrance), taxes and marketing etc.
Assuming just a 3 year hold, the accumulative effect of this / off-plan therefore producing a much healthier cash return
would value the plot at 30,000 Stg, producing a net return on investment.
of 200%. This still doesn’t take into account that plot prices
are already disproportionately low compared with other Again, this doesn’t take into consideration that plot prices
For further details about exit routes including details
about each option and full plans and feasibilities, please
commodities and services (see page 5). If this imbalance are already underpriced, and also that property prices are
contact us.
corrects itself, the returns could actually be several times likely to increase dramatically before the world cup, as has
higher again. happened in the locations of all the previous world cups.
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it is best to work on a total figure of around 15% of the profit.
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Purchase process
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Caponga Beach have worked hard to streamline the When the Powers have been signed and the Private Purchase
Purchase Process. We have recommended a firm of lawyers Contract executed, a further balance of 40% of the purchase
in Fortaleza (Magno Pintos), who have already completed price will be paid to your account in GCEN (normally 2 weeks
a full due diligence report on Caponga Beach Village and after the reservation).
handled the purchase of dozens of clients in the Caponga
Beach development. Caponga Beach is a freehold purchase, and therefore when
your deeds (Escritura) are registered in Brazil, you pay the final
When you decide that you want to purchase plots with us, 50%. This normally takes another 4 weeks.
we will send you a reservation form which you will sign and
return. Our currency agency GCEN will contact you and take
a 10% deposit.
The reservation contract is then emailed to your lawyer in
Brazil, who will make direct contact with you, providing you
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with details of their fees and property transfer taxes, and a
copy of the Private Purchase Agreement (In Portuguese
and English) and also a Power of Attorney so that they can
execute the deed in Brazil on your behalf and apply for your
CPF number (this is a fiscal reference that everyone buying
property in Brazil must have).
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FAQ
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How are my Payments Protected? What Planning restrictions are there?
All payments are made through an agent called GCEN where The full planning documents are included within the due
you will open up your account (in your own name). Payments diligence. In summary each plot has planning for a detached
are held by GCEN in your account at each stage until the villa of 50% of the land size, over a maximum of 21/2 floors
documents are completed. Payments are then transferred up to a height of 10 mtrs. The construction cannot go within
from your currency account to Brazil, where you have one of 1 metre of the boundaries to neighbouring plots, and must
the strictest banking systems in the world. The funds will not come 3 Metres in from the main entrance. So, for a typical
be credited to our account until we physically present all the 250 m2 plot, a 100 m2 house would have a footprint of 50
signed documents, including Notarised Powers, the signed m2, leaving 80% free for gardens and pool. All planning in
Private Purchase Contract, and proof of clear title etc. to the Caponga Beach is limited to a maximum of 10m therefore all
Central Bank of Brazil in Fortaleza. construction of Villas, townhouses, hotels, or apartments will
be low-rise.
What Legal due diligence has been carried out?
Two separate Due Diligence reports have been prepared on
the Development. One by Manzanares International Lawyers, contact:
and a second by our recommended lawyers Magno Pinto’s.
Each report covers the title of the land (to verify that it is in the
name of the vendors), that the land is free of encumbrances
and has clear title, and that all planning, building, and
environmental licenses are in place.
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