Hi there!
This blog will try and point out the reasons why having a good, honest and ethical law firm is an advantage to living in Fortaleza, Brazil
First of all, I've lived here for six years and have used my lawyer several times over that period.
I am not a person who goes around sueing everyone in sight so the fact I have had need of a lawyer over the six years is an example of why an ordinary person like you might need to find and get to trust a good legal mind here.
I get many, many emails at Fortaleza Adventure.
A great number ask about real estate...is real estate a good investment in Fortaleza, if so, can I find the place I'm looking for, either to live in or possible rent, or both!
I'll deal with this aspect of life in Fortaleza first because I get more questions about this than anything else.
First of all, we do NOT buy or sell real estate.
I must reiterate that Fortaleza Adventure suggests NOT to buy anything on-line...from anyone, and I don't care who they are or what their credentials might be.
You have no idea what it's like to live or invest here until you get "boots on the ground" as the Army would say!
Fortaleza Adventure suggests that after deciding Fortaleza is a place you want to check out in terms of either living or investing, you pick a time, hop on a jet and come and visit for as long a time as you can.
That way you can get a good idea or impression of the city and it's surrounding area.
Fortaleza Adventure can be your "personal Concierge" for the city" helping you from the time you arrive here until you are delivered by us back at Pinto Martins International Airport.
Look for the contact page on our website, or email directly, andy@andyneill.com.
Next!
Real estate is not done here as it is in North America or Europe!
Firstly, there is no MLS or equivalent!
That means one way of finding something you might like is to go to the local real estate agents or companies and explain to them what you need or want. The only problem with this approach is that the real estate agents and companies are hired by sellers to find buyers!
The first properties you see...maybe the ONLY peoperties you see, will be those already on file with the agent or company.
They are not trying to please you really, they are trying to match possible buyers with the clients they already have.
Another route you might take is to meet a good legal person in Fortaleza, have them show you the areas that might have what you're looking for and then, once you have found the right place, have the legal person do the negotiating for you.
The reason for this is that if the potential seller sees a Gringo coming, the price has a tendancy to rise...sometimes substantially!
Fortaleza Adventure can help!
We can start the process of finding the right legal person for you. We'll make an initial introduction for you and then, if you want to continue the search, we'll point you in the right direction to do that.
Who you choose is completely up to you.
Once you have chosen a property, your legal person will do a title search for you.
Fortaleza in a very old city and a title search is very important because in some cases it is very difficult to establish ownership of houses or building in general.
Your lawyer will also make sure your property is registered with the right agencies and that all the paperwork is done for you.
That way, you can rest easy knowing the property is really yours and there won't be any problems later.
There have been cases where people have assumed the property is theirs, but then someone tunrs up on their doorstep months or even years later with papers showing that the place is really theirs!
There are also potential pitfalls to buying off-plan, as they say. That is, buying property, usually a condo or apartment, before it is built.
the developers offer sometimes substantial discounts for people who are willing to take the risks involved, and there are risks.
If you drive around the city, you can see various buildings that are sitting vacent...not even finished.
You don't want to have bought an apartment or condo in any of these!
Due diligence in buying real estate in Brazil is very important and your legal person can help with local knowledge of various builders and developers.
With Fortaleza Adventure's initial introduction to help, you'll be well on your way to avoiding any problems with buying real estate in Fortaleza.
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