Vila Mariana

Vila Mariana · São Paulo

Essentials of Vila Mariana

Situated in the south side of São Paulo, Vila Mariana is a lovely residential district but also a prosperous and upper middle class area. It is home to old mansions as well as new high-rise apartment buildings. The wealthy borough welcomes a lot of students as it hosts prestigious universities and schools but remains a quiet and posh district. It also benefits from various amenities including public and private hospitals, retail, and cosy parks.
Vila Mariana is a good place which has a lot to offer to its inhabitants in terms of quality of life and attractiveness, in a safe environment.

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Understanding the Vila Mariana market

In recent years, the real estate market in São Paulo has evolved. In fact, professionals have revealed that a new trend was taking place: real estate buyers are investing more and more in small luxury apartments, situated in posh districts of the city and located in new and elegant high-rise apartment buildings. Besides, purchasers are more looking for constructions with a vast range of paid services. This type of investment is interesting because it allows companies to host their leaders in luxury districts with all conveniences of a house. Therefore, this kind of offers is mainly situated close to business centers.

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Who buys?

In the last few years, the city of São Paulo has welcomed new types of buyers, who are mainly posh young couples and wealthy businessmen who wish to invest in a luxury property.

Buying basics

In Brazil, there are special rules regarding property: – the general rule is that the owner of the soil also owns the subsoil. Owner is able to make vertical constructions up to a reasonable depth, such as to build a basement or a subterranean garage. Owner cannot prevent the use of the subsoil for some activities, such as soil drilling for subway rails, passageway for conduit devices... Foreign investors have the same rights as local citizens to acquire real estate property, except for special cases (rural lands, mining land, property near the coast or frontier...) and Foreigne r with residence in Brazil cannot acquire more than an area equivalent to 50 units of rural property called “módulos rurais”. foreign entity can only acquire rural property for agricultural purpose, industrialization, and other specific projects, duly approved by the Brazilian Agricultural Ministry or the Department of Trade and Industry. It is advisable to count with a legal assistance for the acquisition of a real estate in Brazil. The lawyer will verify the certificates and possible burdens or impediments for the acquisition, elaborate all legal documents, and make sure that the transaction is safe for the buyer.

Seasons

Low Season

May 01 – Oct 31

It is during this period that temperatures are worst, tourism is also declining, with the exception of July, which is a period of school holidays. During this season, it is best to explore some parts of the Amazon and the Pantanal.

High Season

Nov 01 – Apr 30

During this season the climate is mild and dry, especially when approaching the coast and temperatures decline slightly further south. The tourist attraction during this period is not excessive which makes it the best period to discover São Paulo and its surroundings.

Peak Season

Dec 01 – Mar 31

The peak season in Brazil coincides with the winter of the northern hemisphere. It is the most festive period when it is the hottest. The tourist influx is very intense and the climate remains very heavy. In addition, in the case of a school holiday period in Brazil, the number of tourists is the highest.

Points of interest

Cinemateca Brasileira

This place is dedicated to the preservation of Brazilian films. Film lovers will appreciate the series of movies they can watch freely! The film library is hosted in a former slaughterhouse, which was a major factor in drawing workers to the neighbourhood.
The Cinemateca was created in 1946 ans was the second cinem...

Moorish Palace of Vila Mariana

Nowadays, Vila Mariana is a district characterized by hise-rise apartment buildings but a walk through the area reveals interesting historic buildings, such as the Palacete Mourisco, which was built in the early 20th century.
Created by a wealthy immigrant from the Middle East, this mansion has Moorish designs as i...

Street Art

São Paulo is famous for being a cornerstone place for artists and for being of the best cities in the world for creativity. The city has countless marvellous street arts, and entire streets provides colourful murals to admire. For some, the paintings are made on entire houses.

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The large city of São Paulo has about 20 million inhabitants, making it the third most popular megalopolis in the world and the largest city in South America. São Paulo is also the economic, gastronomic and cultural capital of Brazil, also known for its unpredictable climate and the architecture of its infrastructures.
There are, in this city, no less than 150 museums and cultural centers, 12500 restaurants representing more than 50 types of cuisine, more than 400 cinemas and theaters. It is important not to forget that there are more than 15 000 bars and discotheques, which is related to t...

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