The economic uncertainty of the past twelve months has resulted in considerable changes to patterns within overseas property investment. Whereas the past decade was characterised by short term – high yield investment (resulting in destinations such as Dubai seeing record growth followed by considerable decreases in property values), the majority of investors now look for long term stability and sustainable growth.

In short, investors are now looking for destinations which offer genuine long term stability, underpinned by sound economic fundamentals rather than hype and speculation. One destination which delivers on these criteria of sound economic fundamentals is Brazil, and in particular the popular resort area in country’s north eastern region of Natal.

Natal is located approximately 2,500 kilometres north of the country’s capital city of Sao Paolo, and is widely acknowledge as being the ‘destination of choice’ for holidays of both national and international tourists into Brazil. A superb tropical climate, coupled with the region’s spectacular coastline, have made the area popular amongst property developers, who see the region as offering considerable potential for long term investment returns. Many miles of undeveloped beachfront property stretch for considerable distances either side of the main city of Natal, offering investors unrivalled opportunities to capitalise early on in the development process.

There are a number of factors which contribute to the overall appeal of the region to investors, and key to these is the overall economic performance of Brazil. In fact, such is the anticipated growth rate in Brazil, that a recent report from Goldman Sachs stated that they expect Brazil to become one of the top five global economies by 2050. This anticipated future growth, underpinned by considerable natural resources (Brazil is estimated to hold more reserves of oil than Saudi Arabia), has only served to increase the overall appeal of Brazil to overseas investors.

On the back of Brazil’s strong economic performance, considerable investment is being made by the government into the tourist regions surrounding Natal. As well as a large number of development and housing projects being announced for the region, a large number of golf courses are also being built, designed to increase the overall tourist appeal of the region. At heart of this long term investment in the future of tourism in Brazil is the Tourism National Plan, put in place by the Brazil Ministry for Tourism. This long term strategic plan has proven to be the catalyst for a number of investment projects throughout Brazil, as it strives to achieve its target of increasing the number of foreign visitors to over 9 million.

Increased accessibility has also played a pivotal role within the increased appeal of the region to overseas investors. The new international airport in Natal, which is set to be opened in June 2010 will become the eight largest airport in the world, and already a large number of international airlines have committed to opening up new routes directly into the Natal region. With flights to Natal taking between 7-9 hours from the majority of European destinations, the number of visitors from the region is set to increase considerably in the years to come.

Brazil has undoubtedly caught the eye of overseas property investors in recent years, and over the course of the past twelve months a number of stunning new coastal developments have been announced in and around the Natal region. Offering beachfront locations which are simply unrivalled elsewhere, it is likely that the demand for property in Natal will only increase considerably over the next five to ten years.

Mark Burns is a Director of Offplanworld.tv, a real estate investment website specialising in Brazilian property and offering a wide range of property in Natal.

Natal, on the north east coast of Brazil is an area with a considerable potential for property investment, and today is on the radar of many early bird investors. A superb climate, warm beaches and clear blue waters can all be found throughout Natal and much of the north east coast of Brazil. An area rich in history and natural beauty, Natal today offers some of the most exciting investment opportunities to be found anywhere in the world.

So why is Natal so popular with investors? As with so many emerging property markets, the focus of the interest in the Natal property market lies in its considerable tourism industry. Today, large numbers of international and domestic tourists regular flock to the stunning beaches, coves and rainforests which can be found throughout the region.

As a result of the strong demand for tourism, a number of luxury resorts have been announced in the Natal region in recent times. In particular, the superb new resort at Cabo Sao Roque has already generated considerable interest from investors, keen to capitalise on what is now considered to be one of the world’s largest ‘emerging’ property markets.

If you would like to find out more information on the opportunities for investing in property in Brazil, or the stunning new resort at Cabo Sao Roque, why not visit our main site at Offplanworld.tv, where we offer a wide range of investment property in Brazil.

Destined to become one of South America’s premier resorts, Cabo Sao Roque offers a wide range of sporting activities, and covers over 3,500 acres of beautiful beachfront real estate in Natal, in North East Brazil. Designed to blend into the stunning natural surroundings of this beautiful region of Brazil, Cabo Sao Roque is designed for the most discerning of residents.

Designed primarily as a resort destination, Cabo Sao Roque will offer a select number of boutique, luxurious hotels as well as over 1,350 apartments and luxury family villas. The first phase of development in Cabo Sao Roque is due for completion in December 2011.

For sports fans, Cabo Sao Roque will offer a unique and unparalleled experience. Facilities at the resort will include the Rubens Barrichello Driving Experience, the David Beckham World of Sport, the Sarah Ferguson Equestrian Centre and the Kyle Phillips Championship Golf Courses.

The property in Cabo Sao Roque will include a range of stunning villas and apartments which are located along a five kilometre stretch of highly desirable beachfront real estate in Natal. Designed to cater for the residents every need, they will offer both lakeside and ocean front locations within the resort. Set within an exclusive gated community, the property in Cabo Sao Roque will be designed to the highest specification, and will include a range of luxurious interior designs.

With investor interest in Natal property increasing at present, it is likely that there will be a considerable demand for Cabo Sao Roque. If you would like to find out more about the range of investment opportunities at the resort, why not contact us via our main website at Offplanworld.tv.

If you would like to find out more about tourism and investing in Brazil, then here is a link through to the official website for the Brazil tourism information board.