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Buying Guide

8 Sep 2026

What buying in Florianópolis really costs: ITBI, deed, registry and legal fees

Many blogs say 3,5%–6% —or even a 3% ITBI. The municipal law sets ITBI at 2%, and the real mandatory closing cost in Florianópolis is around 2,8%. The math, item by item.

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Developments

8 Sep 2026

Buying new or resale in Florianópolis: warranties, hidden costs and what makes sense

Buying off-plan in Florianópolis adds protections (a 5-year warranty, patrimônio de afetação) but also the hidden cost of the INCC, which adjusts your balance month by month. Resale avoids all that in exchange for no new-build warranty.

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Investment

8 Sep 2026

Beachfront apartments in Florianópolis: where, how much, and what to check before signing

Beachfront is the highest-demand category in Florianópolis. Where it clusters, what prices per m² are asked, and why before signing you have to read the title record and the standing with the SPU.

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Market

8 Sep 2026

How to sell your property in Florianópolis at the best price: price, paperwork, photos and timing

The costliest mistake when selling is the price: an overvalued property stalls and ends up selling at a discount. How to anchor the price to the market, what paperwork you need and why the photos matter.

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Developments

9 Sep 2026

How to Buy an Off-Plan Apartment in Florianópolis: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, non-legal step-by-step guide to tracking launches, reading the memorial descritivo, weighing orientation, and vetting the developer before the vistoria in Florianópolis.

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Buying Guide

9 Sep 2026

Buying Property in Florianópolis as a Russian Citizen: Apostille, CPF, Sworn Translation

Before the deed there is a paperwork chain: apostille in Russia, CPF and sworn translation into Portuguese. A practical guide for the Russian buyer who does not live in Brazil.

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Buying Guide

9 Sep 2026

How to Pay for a Property in Florianópolis from Russia: Real Routes and Paperwork

Up to 80% of direct SWIFT requests from Russian banks are rejected in 2026. Here are the alternative routes that do work, with real costs and timelines.

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