Global Perspective on Local Real Estate
In recent years the dynamics of the global real estate market have changed significantly with new and emerging locations proving to be exciting investment destinations. BRIC Group has embraced these changes exploring new real estate markets and investment locations. I’m proud to introduce you to BRIC Group, an investment company that truly does operate in a unique way. We have been able to adapt and change to the new market orders and provide a way for investors to navigate the property investment world. Through our comprehensive due diligence and market research we are able to offer diverse real estate investment opportunities in equally diverse markets. We make sure investors don’t miss out on strategic investments with strong growth potential and sustainable returns.
Strategic investments with strong growth potential and sustainable returns
Our unique philosophy of investing in all assets ourselves first provides investors with complete peace of mind in the viability of the opportunity that we are prepared to invest our own money. We have also enjoyed success as developers of our own luxury, award-winning resort, The Coral in Northeast Brazil. I hope you enjoy reading about BRIC Group’s solid foundations and growth to arrive at where we are today. Our team looks forward to sharing your investment journey with you and assisting you in reaching your financial aspirations.
Dingenis Poppeliers, Managing Director
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Global perspective on local real estate
BRIC Group is a privately-owned company that operates from its five global offices in the US, Dubai, Spain, Hungary and Brazil. Established in the Netherlands in 1996, our initial activity concentrated on the renovation of property within European real estate markets. We built the foundations for our business on extensive market research and stringent due diligence prior to investing ourselves.
Our portfolio offers a unique diversity of asset-backed investments to suit different investment profiles, financial aims and budgets. We hold a range of investment types including land development, off-plan properties in luxury resort developments and complete armchair investment properties free from debt, rent ready and with immediate income potential.
Our investment model proved to be extremely successful and moved by the aspiration to bring wealth to others, BRIC Group underwent major expansion in 2002 and entered global emerging and distressed property markets. In order to provide a local service to our worldwide clients in a variety of global locations, we opened offices in the US, South America and Asia alongside our European locations.
Some investments require active involvement from you, while others are armchair investments taken care of by our network of local, reputable partner companies. All our investment products share a common denominator – they are all, without exception, strategic investments with the potential for strong growth and sustainable returns. The BRIC Group trademark – absolute transparency and due diligence – is guaranteed.
BRIC Group Foundations
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The Heart of BRIC Group BRIC VISION
C O R E VA L U E S
To create well-researched, transparent and asset-backed investments that enable our clients to reach their own wealth aspirations. To be different by investing our own money in what we believe in.
MISSION S TAT E M E N T Our guiding mission is to create wealth for our clients by means of providing solid, investment products with the potential to provide strong and sustainable returns. We aim to achieve this by adding value in everything that we do. We carry out extensive research on all products to minimise risk and assure a solid exit strategy. We invest in products ourselves before offering them to our clients to give complete peace of mind. Our overriding goal is to aid our clients in their achievement of their financial goals.
Transparency
Responsibility
At BRIC Group we encourage transparency and openness.We are happy to walk you through the preparation that we have undertaken prior to offering you an investment. We aim through all our marketing mediums and by our Consultants to explain every investment step-by-step and provide clear communications at all times. Investors can visit their investment property at any time should they so wish and take advantage of inspection trips we organize.
It is our responsibility to make sure that the investments we offer truly are opportunities that will earn sustainable returns on investment. Whilst all investments are subject to market conditions, we take every measure to mitigate as much risk as possible. To adhere to this core value, many of our investments offer solid guarantees after you have taken ownership. We aim to make investing that little bit easier, managing your investment so you don’t have to.
Security
Long-term Partnerships
We believe that every client is entitled to complete peace of mind when investing in one of our products. To that end, no investment will be presented to investors without having undergone stringent due diligence and security checks. We promise to make sure that every investment is market ready so you can choose when and how to exit.
Each and every client is regarded as a long-term par tner when investing with BRIC Group. We aim to build lasting relationships with our clients to provide ongoing wealth creation oppor tunities by offering alternatives to reinvest profits after exit.
Our Aspirations
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Going one step further to deliver you more value
Our fundamental aspiration is to create wealth for our clients and to this end, we aim to provide the very best investment products on the market. Our extensive research in target areas allows us to source investments that are generally unavailable to the retail market. We carry out comprehensive due diligence on all investment proposals and select only those that fulfil our return on investment criteria.
This philosophy of investing in the product ourselves is unusual in the investment world, but one that ensures our clients receive strategic assets with solid and proven investment potential and the peace of mind that we ourselves have invested. In the rare instance where we market an asset on behalf of a developer rather than making personal investment, we insist that the product complies with the same set of criteria as if we were investing our own funds.
The next step – the pillar of our success – is to invest in the product ourselves. Once we have bought the asset, we add value, e.g. by upgrading the asset through renovation and modernisation, clearing all debts and encumbrances and resolving any legal issues. Only when these steps are completed do we present the investment to our clients.
Our guiding vision to be different by investing our own money in what we truly believe to be exceptional investment opportunities shows our clients we are in this together and that we have no doubt in the ability of our investments to turn a profit.
Creating Wealth for Our Clients
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Investing with BRIC Group is all about trust and confidence and our business model ensures we give our clients complete peace of mind.
Our Promise to You
ABSOLUTE TRUST & CONFIDENCE
QUALIFIED PARTNER COMPANIES
COMPLETE INVESTMENTS & EXIT STRATEGIES
FULL OWNERSHIP & TITLE DEEDS
We only offer investors opportunities that we are absolutely confident will make a return on investment. We demonstrate this by owning every asset that we offer to clients, investing our own money first.
All third party companies are strictly vetted by BRIC Group. We have a large percentage of repeat business and referrals. It is therefore essential our clients are dealing with only the most professional of companies.
We offer investors a solid opportunity that is free from debt, market ready and with clear exit strategies defined. Our portfolio includes midto long-term investments with an extensive network of agents, marketing and sales teams to assist you from purchase through to the sale of your asset.
All property investments offered by BRIC Group are freehold with full title deeds. Investors in any of our opportunities are guaranteed 100% ownership of their asset investment and are provided with all the necessary paperwork and ownership documentation.
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Thinking of everything so you don’t have to As part of our dedicated service and commitment to our clients, we offer a number of complementary services to assist investors. Some of our services enable investors to make the best, most informed decision to suit their needs prior to making an investment. Other services ensure that each and every investor’s experience is truly hassle-free.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT We partner with professional property management companies in each of the destinations we operate in to ensure your investment property is completely hands off, whilst ensuring your rental is taken care of and maintained to a high quality level.
INSPECTION TRIPS We offer investors the opportunity to visit all available properties and meet the teams in our various offices prior to making any investment decision. Inspection trips allow investors to see assets and development sites first hand and to meet with local partner companies who will ensure your investment is a success. A BRIC Group representative will meet you and take you on a guided tour to visit a number of locations and property types, depending on your investment criteria.
Our partners offer investors a personalised service, providing clear communications. They are experts in their field with indepth knowledge about their local real estate market and highly experienced in dealing with all types of property and tenancy issues. Property managers will look after your asset by carrying out a complete inspection before and after each tenancy. They will ensure that any areas of the property that need attention will be taken care of. They will source tenants who have been thoroughly screened and personally interviewed. The strong relationship we have built with our partner companies and our business volume with them, means we have negotiated preferential services and prices that we pass onto our clients.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE We partner with GCEN and Currency Direct, both leading suppliers of foreign exchange and money services. They are able to offer our investors preferential rates on a wide variety of currencies. This means clients can pay in any currency they wish to whilst mitigating as much currency exchange risk as possible, safe in the knowledge they are getting the best available exchange rate on the market.They provide a cost effective way to save money when exchanging currency and making overseas transfers.
Value-added Services
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2009
Our achievements so far BRIC Group Track Record
Conceptual
Best Development in Brazil 2009
master plan approved
Developer Track Record
in 2009
BRIC Group is developing a six time awardAlmost
20 years
HUNDREDS
of satisfied clients
investment success
The Coral Lake & Beach Resort by BRIC Group
Planning approval
regranted in September 2013
Current Worldwide Stock
winning resort, recognised for its excellence
BEST DEVELOPMENT BRAZIL Best DeVelopMent BrAzil the coral lake & Beach resort by Bric Group
as a resort as well as its villa designs.
Best Development in Brazil 2010
Over
600 properties under management in the US
660 units owned outright
Value of The Coral resort in Brazil US$150
million
WINNER OF
5 worldwide offices
WINNER OF
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD in BRAZIL
ARCHITECTURE SINGLE RESIDENCE AWARD for the RUSTIC VILLA
WINNER OF
WINNER OF
Ground works
started in January 2014
spread over 4 continents
2015
PROPERTY SINGLE UNIT AWARD for the MODERN VILLA
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AWARD in BRAZIL
Track Record
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BRIC Group Investment Portfolio
THE CORAL, NORTHEAST BRAZIL Luxury defined by nature The Coral is set to become the most exclusive residential and tourist resort and the ultimate well-being destination in Northeast Brazil. The resort will offer dream homes in paradisiacal surroundings within a community that provides an incomparable list of onsite facilities and amenities. It will bring a completely unique residential and vacation experience to the area with a focus on sustainability and well-being. Situated in the north eastern state of Cearรก in Brazil,The Coral is in an idyllic oasis between a natural lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. A pure paradise of almost one million square metres of beautiful sand dunes, exquisite beaches, cool freshwater streams, and tropical coco and palm plantations. Planning approval for The Coral was granted in 2013 and construction is now underway. The resort will be built in an entirely sustainable way, respecting its spectacular natural surroundings and with careful consideration taken of the untouched landscape.
FLORIDA TURNKEY INVESTMENTS
FLORIDA LAND INVESTMENT
The ultimate armchair investment earning you income from day one
Prime coastal, Floridian plots for capital growth or instant equity
We purchase foreclosure properties directly from banks negotiating preferential prices. Our portfolio of properties is located across Florida in areas where there is an acute shortage of affordable homes and includes condos, townhouses and single-family homes.
BRIC Group has purchased several plots at Rotonda Lakes, a highly sought-after residential area with several golf courses, lakeside fishing, beaches and excellent education facilities. The plots of around 7,560 sqft all have freehold title and are sold through reputable title and escrow companies. Full infrastructure is in place with electric, sewer and water utility installation already paid for.
We add value to these properties through renovation, clearing debts, resolving legal issues and making them rent ready. We employ a reputable property management company to take care of the property and find a qualified tenant. This complete package is then offered to investors with rental income being generated from the first day of ownership. All properties can be viewed prior to purchase and come with full legal title. Many investments also come with a guaranteed two-year rental income.
Exit strategy options include sale of the plot (with or without construction project), building your dream home in Florida for your own use, to sell on completion or for short- or long-term rental. Should you choose to build on your plot, BRIC Group has negotiated preferential rates for house construction with a reputable local building company. Plot finance options are available.
Our Products
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What our clients say
For nearly two decades, BRIC Group investments have helped hundreds of clients move closer to their financial goals. Reflecting the appeal of our wide range of products, our investors come from diverse backgrounds and over 20 countries. Despite having very different financial resources and objectives, all our investors are able to
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.
The customer service that has been given to me is one of the reasons why I would recommend BRIC as a good investment choice. They have been patient, efficient and thorough with all my requests.
ADRIAN RUSCOE POND
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
select a product that suits their funds, preferred investment period and degree of involvement. A measure of our success can clearly be seen in the high percentage we have of repeat clients and referrals.
MARGARITA GRIFFIN
I have really felt that BRIC is on my side and my interests are being considered. I feel my questions are heard, taken seriously and answered promptly. It is great to have professionals to guide and help me.
I have found your service to be excellent. You are always quick to respond to any queries and always extremely helpful. I couldn’t wish for anyone better to manage my property.
The level of support has made having a property abroad trouble free as they are available to help at all times, ensuring that owning a property abroad is trouble free for the investor.
The BRIC Group have proved to be trustworthy, helpful and friendly always.
SUSAN LAIRD SAMANTHA MORRIS
CAROLINA SOTO ACEBAL
STUART & BRENDA SMITH
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Global Perspective on Local Real Estate
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