Brazils economy is still booming in 2011 : from uv10 Brazil Property News

Kids and Kites by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari (1943).

Brazilian property buyers should seek advice : from uv10 Brazil Property News:

When people decide to move abroad, potentially to property in Brazil, it can raise questions about what to do with a UK home.New research found that almost 31 per cent of UK workers would consider moving abroad to work in the next five years.Many people prefer to keep their home in Britain, in order to retain a base, with the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) claiming that a significant number choose to let out their property.”This is a smart move for many reasons, but as ever it is important to ensure that everything is done correctly. The last thing a family needs before or shortly after an international move is more stress!” said Ian Potter, operations manager at the firm.He said that it is essential for people moving to Brazilian property to consider their timings carefully before letting out their home to ensure everything is arranged properly before leaving …

“When you make a decision, you are really diving in a strong current that will bring you to places you never dreamed of when you first made that decision.”

- [Paul Coelho, Brazilian-born novelist]

Hilarious

Cathedral of Brasília— Oscar Niemeyer (1970)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ronaldo

Being he retired earlier this year, I thought I’d give him his much needed recognition. Oh Ronaldo, the football world will miss your talent. You can literally do everything. Great striker, passer and skill. You’re such a passionate football player who never seems to ever let anything bring you down. You’re a huge inspiration!

This was such a great 25 Day Football Challenge!

Brazils economy is still booming in 2011 : from uv10 Brazil Property News:

Brazil’s economy has continued to grow at a rapid rate in the first quarter of 2011.This growth is fuelled by record lows in unemployment rates, higher wages than ever, which have allowed families to increase spending, and a growing middle class keen on borrowing and with aspirations for homeownership.Recent figures from the Brazilian Census Bureau, or IBGE, revealed that Brazil’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.2 per cent in the first quarter this year compared to the same period in 2010.The figure was below the 4.5 per cent expansion which was predicted last year and a significant sign of the economy slowing when it is compared to the five per cent year-on-year GDP figure from the fourth quarter of 2010.However, in spite of these figures, the Brazilian economy experienced a boom in the first quarter, swelling 1.3 per cent compared with just 0.8 per cent growth in the fourth …