Brazil, located in South America, is the largest country in the continent occupying nearly half of the landmass available, and compared to many places in Europe and North America, luxury real estate in Brazil tends to be more affordable.
Brazil is so large that the country provides a range of environments from beaches style living, to rainforests, and large, often world-renowned cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Bahia, and São Paulo generate a good deal of interest.
The real estate options reflect the countries diverse landscape, and range from luxury sea view homes and villas, to mountain view chalets and apartments, and can attract international buyers and investors across the world looking to purchase, rent or both.
Popular areas of Brazil with International Buyers - investment or personal use, listed by owner, for sale by real estate agent and for rent:
Where can I find the best luxury homes for sale in Brazil
Luxury homes for sale come in a variety of types in Brazil, each catering to different tastes, lifestyles, and locations.
Large estate homes, or privately owned properties are usually located on large land plots, and can have multiple buildings on the land such as guest houses, and often come with lovely gardens, private driveways, pools, and tennis courts.
Top-floor units such as penthouse apartments can often be found in luxury high-rise buildings, offering panoramic views, private elevators, rooftop terraces, concierge services.
Luxury homes can come as waterfront properties, which are highly sought after and can be located directly on oceans, lakes, or rivers, depending on the specific location in question.
These desirable homes can also come with private docks, beach access, large decks, open floor plans with water views, again depending on the location being considered.
Upscale townhouses or lofts in metropolitan areas can come with designer interiors, high-end appliances, rooftop decks, and can be close to restaurants, galleries, and entertainment facilities.
Gated community villas are high-end homes in exclusive, master-planned communities, and often come with clubhouses, golf courses, private security and community pools.
Eco-luxury homes are environmentally sustainable homes without sacrificing comfort, and can come with solar panels, built with reclaimed materials, green roofs, and passive heating and cooling.
