The BRIC Group
About The BRIC Group
• Owned and run by industry experts from the fields of worldwide investment and real estate • Source exceptional investment opportunities normally unavailable to the retail market • Our experience and expertise enables us to negotiate best possible prices
“We make sure investors don’t miss out on strategic investments with strong growth potential and sustainable returns”
BRIC Group Foundations
• Incorporated in Holland as a privately-owned Company in 1996 • Origins founded in the real estate market • Renovating individual properties and apartment complexes • Key cities in Eastern Europe – Budapest, Timisoara • Basic business model extended to other lucrative emerging and distressed property markets around the world
BRIC Group Road to Success
• In 2002, the company expanded • Driven by the success of its ever-increasing investment portfolio delivering solid returns to investor clients around the world • Offer an immense portfolio of property investment opportunities
• Today, the Group operates via 5 offices worldwide
BRIC Group Road to Success
SPAIN HUNGARY DUBAI USA
BRAZIL
BRIC Group as a Developer
• In 2007 the BRIC Group became the developer of The Coral resort • Purchased land in Ceará, Northeast Brazil • Master-planned development • Managing the concept of the resort from start to finish: design, build, architecture etc • Land owners and developer of the resort
BRIC Group Track Record
• Number of properties sold and managed to date: 600 properties worldwide • Total amount invested by our clients to date: US$75 million and growing • Current asset volume available for sale: 600+ units • Average investment made by our clients: US$125,000 • Projected value of Brazilian development project: US$150 million
What we offer investors
What we offer investors
ASSET-BACKED INVESTMENTS • Secure, tangible assets – real estate • Provide profitable and sustainable returns • Diverse mix of real estate investment options
• Off-plan purchases in luxury resort developments • Arm-chair investments packaged free from debts, rent ready and able to start earning you an income from day one
What we offer investors CONFIDENCE & TRUST • We own every asset that is offered to clients • Invest our own money first and add value • Investments scrutinised for their ability to produce returns long-term • Sourced through our own comprehensive due diligence • The Coral resort is owned and being developed by the BRIC Group
What we offer investors COMPLETE INVESTMENT PACKAGES • Strategic investments with clear exit strategies • Properties that are market ready • Assets that start earning you an income from day one • Debt free properties – we use our own funds to clear any encumbrances where necessary • Gives investors complete peace of mind • Hands-off investment • Third party companies vetted by BRIC Group
What we offer investors FULL OWNERSHIP & TITLE DEEDS
TANGIBLE & TRANSPARENT INVESTMENTS
• All property investments are freehold with full title deed
• Transparent and open policy
• Investors are guaranteed 100% ownership of their asset investment • Full legal paperwork and ownership documents on all assets
• Investors can visit their investment property at any time • We organise inspection trips for potential investors
Our clients
Our Clients
• Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and over 20 countries worldwide • We cater to a wide range of budgets, investment lengths and involvements to meet the wealth creation needs of our clients • A large percentage of our business is based on repeat business and referrals
What our clients say The level of support has made having a property abroad trouble free - Stuart & Brenda Smith
The customer service is one of the reasons why I would recommend BRIC as a good investment choice - Margarita Griffin
My thanks and gratitude on providing a professional service on my purchase of a unit in Florida. I have already recommended BRIC Investments as an investment consideration to several friends. - Adrian Ruscoe Pond
BRIC is really on my side, my interests are being considered, my questions are heard, taken seriously and answered promptly. It is great to have professionals to guide and help me. – Carolina Soto Acebal I have been very happy with the services that BRIC has provided. Everything has been efficient and I've been kept involved and informed at every step. - Ian Gill The BRIC Group have proved to be trustworthy, helpful and friendly always. - Susan Laird
The Coral, Northeast Brazil
An award-winning, luxury 5* resort
The Coral Resort
• Vision to become the most exclusive residential and tourist resort, and the ultimate well-being destination in Northeast Brazil • Will offer residents dream homes in paradisiacal surroundings
• Luxury, 5-star resort that provides an incomparable list of onsite facilities and amenities • Community village with a variety of retail, leisure, social conveniences and boutique hotel – a central hub for the resort
The Coral Resort • One of the most beautiful, untouched environments in the world
• An idyllic oasis between a natural lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean
• Pure paradise of 1 million sq. m. beautiful sand dunes, exquisite beaches, cool freshwater streams and tropical coco and palm plantations
• Perfectly positioned to offer the ultimate well-being experience in complete harmony with breathtaking surroundings
The Coral Site
Divided into 5 unique communities each with its own natural panorama
• Diverse natural landscape offering variety of living environments • Elevated positions enjoying spectacular panoramic views • Apartments overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
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Beachfront private villas
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Secluded villas nestled within palm and coconut plantations
• Apartments overlooking the untouched beauty of the natural lagoon
The Coral Location
• Situated in the state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil
• Guajirú is an already established holiday destination for Brazilians in Ceará
• 1hr 20 mins to World Cup host city and state capital, Fortaleza
• Area is rapidly becoming known by wealthy tourists and second home buyers from further afield
• Located in Guajirú in the Trairi district
Proximity to Fortaleza
• Brazil’s 5th largest city - home to 2.5 million people • One of Northeast Brazil’s top tourist destinations. • Pinto Martins International Airport - primary transportation hub for Brazil’s north east
• Fortaleza’s beaches are renowned for their variety • Choice of high-end restaurants, five-star hotels, Forró clubs where you can learn the local dance, bars, theatres, nightclubs and excellent shopping • Host city for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
The Coral Site
The Coral Onsite Amenities
Complete list of onsite services: • Eco-friendly boutique hotel with 40 private suites
• Natural lagoons
• Well-being centre offering relaxation treatments and therapies
• Sports facilities – tennis, badminton, table tennis, beach volley-ball, basketball and kitesurf school
• Beach club • Fitness complex – state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, wet area, steam rooms, spas saunas, river showers & relaxation areas
• Restaurants, bars and retail conveniences
• Lagoon side clubhouse
The Coral Real Estate
• Over 700 exquisite building plots • 3 apartment complexes
• Plots sizes between 397.5m2 and 1,060m2 • Tailor-made villa designs for The Coral plots
• 3 Brazilian villa designs of 100m2, 150m2 and 225m2 • 2 Modern villa designs of 125m2 and 165m2 • 2 Rustic villa designs of 125m2 and 165m2
Brazilian Villa Design
Modern Villa Design
Rustic Villa Design
Award-winning Resort
• Already received recognition for its excellence
• Winner of Best Development in Brazil by Americas Property Awards • Two consecutive years in 2009 and 2010
Planning Approval • Originally granted planning approval in 2007
• Ground works commenced very quickly and are now well underway
• Changes in Brazil’s environmental laws approval revoked in 2011
• All necessary licences and permissions are in place
• Reapplication, planning approval was granted in Sept 2013
• Development schedule is progressing as planned
Infrastructure Works Underway
Sustainable Development
• Designed and built in an entirely sustainable way
• Low density development with stringent height restrictions
• Respecting and in complete harmony with the natural environment
• Ensures skyline is as nature intended
• Natural habitats preserved across majority of the resort
• 50% of the site is designated Green zones • Only approx. 25% of the site will actually be built on
Energy Efficiency Numerous eco-friendly measures will be employed: • Landscaping with Xeriscaping Strategies • Biological treatment of sewage • Rainwater harvesting • Wind powered electricity • Electricity powered onsite transport (buggies) • Solar water heating • High performance Windows • Local and sustainable materials • Natural mineral pain
Safety & Security
• 24 hour reception area with full concierge service • Onsite security personnel patrolling grounds 24 hours a day • Remote controlled cameras with face recognition up to 3km away
• All vehicles recorded entering and leaving the resort
• All guests, visitors, employees and delivery personnel will be checked in and out of resort • Ample and emergency lighting throughout communal areas • Communal swimming pools follow European safety regulations
Safety & Security • State-of-the-art alarm systems connected to main security office, head office in Fortaleza and local police department • Triple locking mechanisms in doors • Reinforced glass will be used in all windows and doors • Smoke alarms and fire equipment in all building across the resort • Fire alarms connected to local fire department
• Slow burning materials used in construction
Investment Options
Investment Option 1: Land Bank • Purchase a plot and hold for capital growth • Plot prices start from US$30,122 • Capital growth estimates are between 10% and 15% p.a.
Three year forecast for a 450 sq.m plot: Purchase Price Annual Capital Growth Plot Value in 3 years Profit
US$34,100 15% US$56,668* US$18,722
*The “plot value in 3 years” is calculated on the January 2015 plot price of US$37,260 when infrastructure works are completed.
Investment Option 2: Build a Villa • Build your dream villa to keep, sell or rent to the local market • Villa prices start from US$155,000 (including plot) • Instant equity on completion estimated between 33% and 52%
Scenario for 450 sq.m plot building a 100 sq.m villa: Investment Cost Sale Value Profit Return on Investment
US$152,635 US$202,392 US$49,757 33%
Investment Option 3: Be a Developer • Invest to be an off-plan developer • Buy plots and sell off-plan packages to the local market in 3 years • Estimated return on investment between 104% and 314%
Scenario for buying 450 sq.m plot and reselling as a 100 sq.m off-plan villa: Investment Cost US$37,946 Resale value US$202,392 Off-plan cost & agent fee US$162,755 Profit US$39,637 Return on Investment 104%
Exit Market
• Northeast Brazil has always been a favourite domestic holiday and second home destination
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The Coral will cater exactly to this gap in the market and rising demand
• Growing wealthy Brazilian population – 104 million middle class
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Bringing a completely unique residential and vacation experience to the area
• Increasing prosperity means Brazilians now demanding higher quality holiday accommodation and second homes in the north east
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Focus on sustainability and well-being offering relaxing and therapeutic therapies in exquisite natural surroundings
• Area north west of Fortaleza is under represented in scope, scale and quality of residential and tourist accommodation
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The beauty of the natural environment will be maintained at the resort- a key driver attracting buyers and visitors to The Coral
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Properties offered in a number of diverse natural environments will serve to satisfy most desires
• Tourist accommodation primarily comprises of lower end pousadas and boutique hotels with minimal or no additional facilities
Inspection Trip • Custom trips to visit The Coral site • Guided tour of the site and local area with a representative from our office on the ground • Airport, hotel and site transportation • Meetings with third parties – lawyers, architects etc