Articles

Regulation

26 Aug 2026

Marine land: the amendment that could end laudêmio on Brazil's coast

If you are buying facing the sea in Florianópolis, there is a good chance the property sits on terreno de marinha. What that means today, what the amendment would change, and why to know before the deed.

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Financing

20 Aug 2026

Brazilian mortgages in 2026: the SFH ceiling rises, and what that means in Floripa

Two opposite movements in the same year: rules widening access to credit, and banks signalling tighter lending ahead. In a market where the square metre is above R$12,600, the SFH ceiling decides whether you can use it at all.

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Taxes

18 Aug 2026

Brazil's tax reform and property: what changes for renting and selling

Rental income moves inside Brazil's new consumption tax. There is a specific regime for property, with rate cuts and a social reducer per home, plus a transition rule for existing contracts. Here is what is already settled.

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Residency

8 Jul 2026

Visas and Residency in Brazil: The Routes to Invest, Retire or Move with Your Family

Buying a property in Florianópolis does not, on its own, grant the right to reside in Brazil. We walk through the real residency routes — with their current amounts and requirements — for anyone who wants to live, invest or retire on the Island.

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