Articles

Lifestyle

6 Jul 2026

Moving the Family to Florianópolis: Healthcare, Education and Safety

For a family relocating from abroad, three things weigh more than any other: safety, healthcare and schools. We review, with data, how Florianópolis stacks up on each and which neighborhoods families choose.

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Market

22 Jun 2026

The developers who built Florianópolis: the history and work of the local names

From Formacco (1972) to Hantei (1997), a tour of the homegrown developers that shaped Florianópolis, their most recognizable buildings, and the projects they have under way today.

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Investments

22 Jun 2026

High-end on the waterfront: the luxury launches driving Florianópolis

Jurerê, Campeche, Beira-Mar Norte and Praia Brava concentrate Florianópolis's luxury launches. We review the projects under way, their numbers, and why the premium segment sustains the city's highest prices.

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Market

22 Jun 2026

The projects redrawing the Florianópolis skyline

Florianópolis led Brazil's real estate growth in 2025. Behind the record are projects that change the city's scale: the future tallest building, the redevelopment of the Hoepcke site, and an environmental master plan along the SC-401.

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Rental

21 Jun 2026

Residential Rentals in Florianópolis: Yields, Guarantees and the Tenancy Law

Residential rental yields in Florianópolis, the four guarantees under Lei 8.245, the standard 30-month term, and the indices used for rent adjustments. 2025–2026 figures.

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Sustainability

20 Jun 2026

Sustainable Construction in Florianópolis: Solar Power, Certifications and Value

Solar power in Santa Catarina, the Lei 14.300/2022 transition, LEED, AQUA-HQE and EDGE certifications, the PBE Edifica label, and what efficiency adds to a property's value.

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Lifestyle

19 Jun 2026

Digital Nomads in Florianópolis: Visa, Remote Relocation and Housing Demand

Requirements for Brazil's digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV), Florianópolis's tech ecosystem, safety and migration, and the impact on housing. Official 2024–2026 figures.

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Taxes

18 Jun 2026

Selling a Property in Florianópolis: Capital Gains Tax and Exemptions

Progressive rates from 15% to 22.5% on capital gains, the R$ 440,000 exemption, reinvesting within 180 days, Florianópolis's ITBI, and the paperwork to sell. Official figures.

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Market

17 Jun 2026

Florianópolis, tech capital: how the "tech boom" is squeezing the real estate market

Floripa is Brazil's 4th-largest city by tech employment and the "National Capital of Startups" by federal law. That economic engine sits alongside the country's most expensive purchase price per m² after Vitória, and the 3rd-highest rent among state capitals.

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