Articles

Market

8 Aug 2026

Florianópolis versus other Brazilian markets: where the square meter pays off most

With FipeZAP data: Florianópolis is the capital with the most expensive m² in this group, and in 2025 it appreciated more than São Paulo and Rio. What the comparison does — and doesn't — say for the investor.

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Neighborhoods

12 Aug 2026

Emerging neighborhoods of Florianópolis 2026: where the appreciation potential is

Campeche, the Sul da Ilha, the tech corridor and the northern axis: where appreciation is moving in Florianópolis, with neighborhood-level data, the infrastructure drivers and the warning signs a foreign investor should read.

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Lifestyle

7 Aug 2026

The Argentines (and South Americans) who choose Florianópolis: why, what they look for and how they buy

Argentina is, by far, Santa Catarina's largest foreign market. From the tourism of the 1950s to buying studios off-plan: what drives the South American buyer in Florianópolis.

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Market

3 Aug 2026

How much Florianópolis appreciated in ten years: a look back at the m²

With FipeZAP and IBGE data: Florianópolis's m² rose +108.8% over a decade, beat inflation in real terms and far outpaced the national average. Where the gains were, and what the neighborhoods do — and don't — tell us.

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Investment

9 Jul 2026

How to Bring Your Money into Brazil to Buy: CPF, Câmbio and Capital Registration

Buying in Florianópolis from abroad is legal and straightforward, but the money has to come in through the right channel. We explain the non-resident's CPF, the câmbio (FX) contract, the Central Bank framework, and what all this means for the foreign buyer — Russians included.

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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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Investment

13 Jun 2026

The "golden" square meter: the luxury segment driving the Floripa market

Florianópolis recorded the most expensive m² in Brazil in the R$ 2 to 4 million range. In Jurerê Internacional, the average ticket is around R$ 6.4 million. A data-driven look at the island's premium segment.

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Investment

12 Jun 2026

Short-term rentals in Floripa: what the law says (and doesn't) before you invest

Short-term rentals move billions in Florianópolis, but their legal framework has nuances every investor should know: what the condominium decides, what the Tenancy Law defines, and what is still under debate.

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Investment

26 May 2026

Investing in Florianópolis Real Estate: Yields, Short-Term Rentals, and ROI

With the highest Airbnb occupancy rate among Brazil's major cities and appreciation that nearly doubles the national average, Florianópolis is consolidating its standing as an investment market. We unpack the components of return and where to look.

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