Buyer advisory
Selection, visit and verification of each property before it is presented, and support through to the deed, including for buyers living abroad.
Services for buyers
Brazil has no central listing of properties for sale, and the same property often appears on several websites, sometimes at different prices. Prime Villas works directly with the owners; many of the houses for sale are already managed by the company for rental.
Selection by profile
Based on the destination, property type and investment range provided, only matching options are presented, including properties that are not listed on the website.
Visits in person or by video
Every visit is accompanied by a consultant. For buyers abroad, the visit can be made by video, with up-to-date photographs, measurements and information.
Document review
Before the offer, the title registration, the certificates of the property and of the seller, outstanding property tax and condominium fees and the status of the land are checked.
Negotiation
Handling of the offer and counteroffer with the owner, with the agreed terms recorded in writing.
Deed and registration
Support with the signing at the notary office, the payment of the transfer tax (ITBI) and the registration of the property in the buyer's name, with legal counsel.
After the purchase
Management of the property in the owner's absence: maintenance, long-term or holiday rental and concierge.
Service in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian, by a team that follows each purchase from the first contact to the deed.
Buying property in Brazil as a non-resident
Foreigners may acquire urban property in Brazil with the same rights as a Brazilian citizen. The process includes a few additional steps, all handled by Prime Villas in the client's language.
Points of attention
Rural properties and land in the border zone follow specific rules for foreigners. Properties on federal coastal land (terreno de marinha), common on the coast, are subject to annual fees owed to the Federal Government and to a transfer fee (laudêmio) on sale. These points are checked before the offer.
The information on this page is general. Each purchase is reviewed by legal counsel.
CPF
The CPF is the taxpayer number required to buy and register a property. It can be issued at a Brazilian consulate abroad or in Brazil, with the support of Prime Villas.
Power of attorney
If the buyer cannot attend the signing, an attorney-in-fact signs on the buyer's behalf. The power of attorney can be drawn up at a Brazilian consulate or at a notary abroad, with an apostille and a sworn translation.
Transfer of funds
Payment enters Brazil through an official foreign exchange transaction at an authorized bank and is registered with the Central Bank as foreign investment, which allows the amount to be repatriated on a future sale.
Documents and contract
The documentation of the property and of the seller is verified, and the offer and the purchase agreement are prepared with legal counsel.
Deed, ITBI and registration
Before the deed, the ITBI is paid, a municipal transfer tax usually between 2% and 3% of the price. The deed is signed at a notary office and then registered at the Land Registry in the buyer's name.
Register your buyer profile
Describe the property sought. Matching options, including properties not listed on the website, are sent by a consultant. The information sent is not published.
Frequently asked questions about buying
Yes. Foreigners may acquire urban property, such as houses and apartments, with the same rights as a Brazilian citizen. Rural properties and areas in the border zone follow specific rules.
No. A CPF is all that is needed for the purchase. Real estate investments above a certain amount may support an application for a residence permit; Prime Villas can refer immigration specialists if desired.
No. Through a power of attorney, a representative signs the deed on the buyer's behalf. Visits can also be made by video.
Through an official foreign exchange transaction at an authorized bank, with the investment registered with the Central Bank, which allows the amount to be repatriated on a future sale.
The ITBI (municipal transfer tax, usually 2% to 3%), the deed and registration fees and the legal counsel's fees. An estimate is provided before the offer.
Yes. Prime Villas can manage long-term or holiday rentals and the maintenance of the property.