Properties shown here are for a luxury build				Brazil Reais (R$)	Sterling (£) £ 1 = R$ 4.06 at 28.07.2006	US Dollar (US$) US$ 1 = R$ 2.19 at 28.07.2006	Euro (€) € 1 = R$ 2.77 at 28.07.2006
Athenian		1 bedroom	75 m2	120.000	29.557	54.795	43.321
Barcelona		1 bedroom	80 m2	128.000	31.527	58.447	46.209
Tropez		1 bedroom	108 m2	172.800	42.562	78.904	62.383
Milan		1 bedroom	115 m2	184.000	45.320	84.018	66.426
Roma		1 bedroom	128 m2	204.800	50.443	93.516	73.935
Madrid		2 bedroom	75 m2	120.000	29.557	54.795	43.321
Florence		2 bedroom	112 m2	179.200	44.138	81.826	64.693
Naples		2 bedroom	128 m2	204.800	50.443	93.516	73.935
Venice		2 bedroom	208 m2	332.800	81.970	151.963	120.144
Monte Carlo		3 bedroom	100 m2	160.000	39.409	73.059	57.762
Meridian		3 bedroom	230 m2	368.000	90.640	168.037	132.852
Paris		4 bedroom	170 m2	272.000	66.995	124.201	98.195
Beau Rivage		4 bedroom	300 m2	480.000	118.227	219.178	173.285

Palm Breeze - Alpha Studio Villas - launched August 2006

Palm Breeze. We are pleased to offer the Alpha style studio villas in a gated condominium on the shores of Portinho Lake, see site plan This condominium has been designed exclusively for foreign English speaking people and will consist of 200 Alpha Studio Villas. The development has been sponsored with the intention of introducing foreign English speaking buyers into the region to experience the beauty and tranquillity that Parnaíba and its surrounding areas has to offer.

The economic importance of this project is considered very high and a huge stepping stone for the future international growth of Piauí. With the advantage of the sponsorship for this project we are able to offer the Alpha studio Villas at an unrivalled price of R$13,000 (All properties are sold in Brazilian Reais R$ (approximately £3,080) for each Alpha Studio Villa. Each villa is 42 m square, see floor plan, complete with veranda, parking space and a 150m square plot, which is ample space being ample space to put in a swimming pool, barbecue area or to extend your property at a later date.

Security of purchase. Each plot is individually labelled from SR001 to SR200. Monies received by the Agent from the purchasers are registered against an individual plot. Once the monies are received and held in the Agent's client account, confirmation of receipt is sent to the Cartorio, (the Brazilian Solicitor). The Cartorio then registers the receipt of the money on the title deed which means the client is protected and has his interest registered on the title deed. Therefore there can be no legal disputes and no monies are transferred until the Cartorio’s confirmation of registration.

The project will be completed in 2009 and work will start on roads, drainage, electricity and infrastructure in January 2007. In addition, attractive landscaping, a feature restaurant, two swimming pools with clubhouses and two floodlit tennis courts will be available to the condominium. 3 show house models will be available by January 2007, two of these models showing two examples of extension availability, a variation of landscaping, swimming pool and a barbecue area.

Rental opportunity. The developers have good connections with one of the best rental and management companies in Parnaíba who have many properties under management both commercial and residential. They will be delighted to offer your property for rental if you are seeking a rental return on your investment. They can advise on peak rental periods and help you to maximize your rental potential. Friends and family. The Alpha Studio Villas are ideal for holiday purposes for family and friends, Sky TV will be available in the club houses and connections will be available for each villa along with high-speed Internet access. Retirement. Because of existing high property costs in Europe and the United States, the Alpha Studio Villas are an exceptional opportunity for retirement purposes, the villas are very low maintenance and the climate and diet added to the extremely low cost of living make an enviable and healthy lifestyle to retire to. Learn Portuguese. The developers offer a speak Portuguese in 6 weeks course, with qualified teachers who will make sure that you will be able to speak Portuguese after the course completion, the course only takes 30 minutes a day is fun and will open your mind to the endless possibilities of further learning. This development is located next to our lakes developments so all the advantages of, fantastic scenery, tropical birds and fruits, the tranquillity and beautiful Dunes and the lake views make this a very desirable location. The Airport, beaches and city centre are all within 15 minutes drive. Because of the way of this development has been sponsored, there will never be an opportunity like this to purchase a new property with the flexibility to extend, situated in such a glorious location at an Unrivalled Price. There are only 200 properties available on this project. Piauí currently has the lowest crime of any state in Brazil, a fact held in high esteem, this project will spring board international interest for the area, bringing with it, new job opportunities and international business interests. We are pleased to offer 200 Alpha style studio villas in a gated condominium. The condominium has been designed exclusively for foreign English speaking people. Properties in Brazil are an ideal investment opportunity, particularly for anyone who wishes to own an affordable luxury property on the sunny coastal resorts of North East Brazil. The current investment market in Brazil today is a holiday home, a second home, or a home for retirement. The quieter North East of the country  from Salvador to Piauí has long been the favourite holiday destination of residents from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Economic pointers suggest dramatic growth in tourism infrastructure and overseas visitors, eager to sample the delights of the Brazilian lifestyle. Piauí in North East Brazil is a state of striking contrast with natural mysteries from the amazing moonlight of the countryside to the long white beaches. Piauí has warm friendly people and it has kept the same avant-garde cosy features: children running along the streets, people chatting on side-walks, spontaneous cirandas (popular songs and music) peace and tranquillity. The natural landscape with its long plateaus, forests, coastal plains and pre-coastal low table land. Green fields, Caranava, Tucum and Muriti palm trees paint brush the originality of greener areas. The harmony of the lagoons, waterfalls, perennial rivers and the only open delta of the Americas offer the scenery vivid tones. Sun shine all the year round and clear-sky luminosity give Piauí an ever lasting vision of the Brazilian colours in its waters, lands, climates and hopes. Although Piauí has the shortest coastline of all the coastal states, just 66 kilometres, it has an exceptionally rich ecosystem comprising of numerous islands, lakes, narrow channels and fine sandy beaches, covered by dunes and coconut groves. The region includes five bays and beautiful scenery framed by local fishermen and crab collectors. The place is considered an ecological shrine and an international tourist point, which has been made into an area of Environmental Preservation. With so many beaches, dunes, lagoons, igarapes (small wood rivers) and intense winds you can enjoy off-road tours, sea cruises and radical sports, such as Jet Ski, surfing, kite-surf and windsurf in free-access areas. But if you prefer firm ground you can enjoy walks and horse-riding. This is an area of exceptional beauty and so you can obtain a small sample of the area we have put together some pictures, so you may fully appreciate this small corner of paradise. Facts about Brazil Brazil is the worlds fifth largest country and is similar in size to the United States of America. For hundreds of years, Brazil has symbolized an escape to a primordial paradise, igniting the western imagination like no other South American country. From the immensity of the dark Amazon rainforest to the mad passion of the Carnival, Brazil exudes magic and mystery. The people of Brazil delight visitors with their warmth, energy and enjoyment of life. Two thirds of the population live near the coast and with constant temperatures above 70 C, life is literally a "beach" for them. Area: 8,514,215 sq. kms. / (3,286,487 sq. miles) Population: 175 million Capital: Brasilia Language: Portuguese (English as second/business language) Time: GMT minus three hours in the east and north east. Currency: Real (plural reais) Visas: Passports must be valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are for 90 days with one extension up to 90 days possible. Culture: Brazil is the only South American nation that derives its language and culture from Portugal. Its potpourri of inhabitants includes, the native Tupi Gurani Indians and settlers from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Historically, Brazilian society has been patriarchal, with a strong tradition of male social dominance. This has weakened dramatically over the last thirty years with immigration, urbanization and the decline of the rural sector. The growth of feminism and better employment opportunities has given women more independence. The good news is that family values have been retained and there is some survival of the "parentela", a kinship or extended family system. Brazil occupies almost half of South America and borders every country there except Chile and Ecuador. The quieter North East of the country - from Salvador to Piauí - where Solutions has its developments - has long been the favourite holiday destination of residents from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Everything now points to dramatic growth in tourism infrastructure and overseas visitors, eager to sample the delights of the Brazilian lifestyle. currency converter