SIPP Into An Investment In Brazil

Nov. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Landcorp International is introducing UK investors to a pre-development land investment opportunity at Ecocity Brasil, which qualifies for inclusion in a SIPP and offers fixed returns of up to 191%. Ecocity Brasil is destined to become the largest eco-friendly residential resort in North East Brazil set in a tropical paradise of 20,000 acres (80 million sq m) and made up of up to 30 separate developments.
The SIPP market has been growing strongly over recent years, at a time when the number of people taking up other personal pensions is actually falling. The number of SIPPs available has risen by 17% since 2010 and also on the increase is the diversity of assets that can be included within a SIPP. While the stock market turmoil of recent times has seen the value of traditional pension funds fall by up to 30% in real terms (Price Waterhouse Coopers), a SIPP allows investors to put their money into better performing asset classes.

Ailse MacFarlane, Managing Director of Landcorp International comments: “Wise investors know they need to look for alternative types of investment that will give them a better return as they save for retirement. This investment gives private investors a rare opportunity to invest in development land at the early stages, where the greatest returns can be made. Brazil is a country on the up and investors are well placed to benefit from Brazil’s booming economic growth and expansion.”

An investment at Ecocity Brasil offers impressive returns usually reserved for institutional investors, with the security of fixed returns of up to 191% on investments starting at £20,000 including all fees and taxes. Pre-development land qualifies as commercial land under SIPP rules. SIPPs carry additional benefits for UK investors in the form of tax relief on contributions and being exempt from capital gains tax, so a £20,000 land investment held in a SIPP could cost as little as £12,000 thanks to tax relief. Investments are managed by a Licensed UK based Trustee governed by UK Law, with all funds held in a protected Escrow Account in the investors name. Investors can then choose to use their investment to purchase a residential building plot or to exit with a cash return.

Ecocity Brasil is located in the Parnaiba River Delta in Northeast Brazil, one of the world’s most bio-diverse and beautiful regions. Within this, Ecoland Brasil comprises 1.171 acres of currently undeveloped land that is set to be transformed into a stylish development offering a range of house and apartment types, shops, restaurants and bars, and a wide variety of leisure facilities including an 18-hole golf course. The masterplan for Ecocity Brasil includes several four and five star hotels, further golf courses and world-class conference facilities.  Planning permission for the development is expected to be achieved in 2012 or soon after.

Brazil’s economy is going from strength to strength and Brazil’s GDP is set to outstrip the UK’s to become the sixth largest economy in the world by the end of next year, according to recent IMF reports. Rising tourism, falling interest rates and the lucrative oil industry are all giving further fuel to the booming economy. The country is reaping the benefit of huge investment, both through federal programmes and private investors, which are bringing about widescale improvements in infrastructure, housing and employment.

For further information about Ecoland Brasil, please email Landcorp International at info@landcorpinternational.com, visit the website at www.landcorpinternational.com or contact UK 0871 218 3002 or International +34 952 868 250.

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About Landcorp International
The recent winner of Overseas Living’s Best Alternative Investment Company, Landcorp International, is an investment company with a difference. Since 2007, the company has been researching global markets to find countries with sound economics that provide investors with a safe and profitable investment. Having identified the country, the unique investments marketed by Landcorp offer investors an entry point pre-development, an investment stage usually reserved for larger, institutional investors where the highest returns are earned.  In addition, all the investments they introduce can be included in a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) providing a tax efficient option.