South America

South and Central America offer a wide variety of investment opportunities, from investment properties in some of the fastest growing economies in the world, to forestry projects that can help reforest the region whilst providing secure profits for the smart investor.

The Central American countries have been identified as a prime location for reforestation projects. Investing in these projects allows you to feel good about your contribution to CO2 absorbtion projects, while generating unbeatable returns from the timber being planted. Fast growing Paaulownia trees are the best CO2 absorbing trees of all tropical plantation trees, as well as being in high demand for their durable, light but strong hardwood. Timber is the 2nd most traded commodity in the world (after oil) and this demand is growing.

Brazil has been identified as a prime location for buyers looking to purchase property. Interest rates are at an all-time low, inflation is stable, and investment is flooding in prompting levels of growth that are the envy of “traditional” economies. Because of this rapid growth there is a large and well recognised national housing shortage, it is estimated that there is a current deficit of 8 million houses, and Brazil's growing middle classes (expected to increase by 64% by 2015) are adding to this demand. Couple this with the increasing availability of cheap local mortgages, and you have a remarkably strong exit route with the potential for fantastic capital growth.

From £25,000
Land Plot

Plots from £22,507
354 sq/m Land Plot

Villas from £77,950 excluding plot
100 sq/m 2 bed 2 bath

From $7,500
2,000 m2 plot