1. What does LVA mean and what does this website offer?

Answer: LVA stands for Luxury, Villas and Apartments. We designed our website to provide information to members of the public who are interested in buying or investing in property in Brazil. This website will provide you with information about our development plans in Imbassai.

2. Is Imbassia easy to find from the airport?

Answer: Yes, very easy from Salvador airport turn right (left handed drive) onto the coco do Estrada (coconut highway). Drive for 65 km turn right into Imbassia village

3. Is Imbassia a safe place to live?

Answer: Yes, Imbassia (bahia) has a very low crime rate and this is one of the main reasons we took into consideration when we choose our development location.

4. Do I need a visa if I am a UK citizen?

Answer: If you do not have a visa, you will receive a automatic visitors visa when you enter Brazil and this visa is valid for 90 days.

5. Can I own a property in Brazil?

Answer: Yes, the Brazilian government encourages foreign investment 100% ownership in your name, you can buy and sell without restrictions.

6. What is a CPF number?

Answer: It is a individual tax registration number required to buy a property.

7. What is the government purchase tax?

Answer: It is a one off registration fee of 2 - 5% of property price.

8. What does a lawyer (solicitor) do for me?

Answer: Check the property has good entitlement
Check the contract is protecting you
Ensure the title deeds are transferred into your name correctly.

9. How much do flights to Brazil cost?

Answer: The average is around £260.00 to £500.00 see www.firstchoice.co.uk

10. Are there any guarantees with your properties?

Answer: Our design and build architects GBM engineering and architectural ltd Design and build our properties with a 5 year guarantee (similar to the U.K. NHBC) See www.gbm-ba.com.br

11. Is the Brazilian government–economy stable?

Answer: President Lula was voted in for his second term in 2006. Brazil is receiving huge investments from Europe and the USA www.bahiainvest.com.br

12. What currency do they use in Brazil?

Answer: Reals abbreviated as BRL or $R see link (currencies converter) exchange average $R4 =£1.

13. What’s the weather like in Bahia?

Answer: Caribbean type climate giving a wonderful warm, sunny all year round climate.

14. What sports can I find in locally in Brazil?

Answer: Swimming, surfing, horse riding, cycling, golf, beautiful ecological walks, canoeing, wind surfing, kite surfing, fishing, diving, sea fishing, and tennis.

15. Are the Bahian people friendly?

Answer: With their love for sunshine, beaches, environment, food, music, football, religion, art, culture, amalgamate all this and you have very friendly people with warmth and kindness.