About Ipanema Property
A small, dedicated team working on the buyer’s side — helping international clients purchase and invest in Brazil with transparency, compliance and peace of mind.
Our Story
Ipanema Property was founded with a clear purpose: to make buying property in Brazil easier, more transparent, and more secure for international buyers.
Brazil offers exceptional opportunities for those looking for a second home, an investment property, or a long-term investment. But buying property in Brazil is very different from buying in many other markets. Local regulations, legal procedures, language, and the way the market operates can make the process difficult to navigate from abroad.
We created Ipanema Property to bridge that gap. As an independent buyer’s agent, we work exclusively on the buyer’s side — with no properties to sell and no obligation to any developer or seller. Our role is simple: to understand what you are looking for, identify the right opportunities, and guide you through the entire acquisition process.
Our approach combines international standards with local knowledge. From the initial property search and market analysis to due diligence, negotiations, and closing, we coordinate the process on the ground in Brazil while keeping our clients fully informed at every step.
Today, Ipanema Property focuses on some of Brazil’s most attractive residential and investment markets, helping international buyers find the right property and make informed decisions.
“ Offering independent, personalized property services to international buyers in Brazil, with integrity, local expertise, and dedication. ”
What Makes Us Different
Buying property in Brazil as a foreigner involves layers of legal, fiscal, and practical complexity that most international buyers don’t anticipate — from finding the right property to due diligence, negotiations, and the closing process. This is where we add value.
Exclusively on Your Side
Our role is to represent you, the buyer. From identifying the right property to negotiating the final terms, our advice is always guided by what makes the most sense for your interests, objectives and investment.
Built for International Buyers
Buying property in Brazil as a foreigner comes with its own practical and legal considerations. We specialize in helping international buyers navigate the process — from CPF registration and local banking to the purchase itself and managing the property afterwards.
One Contact, Every step
Finding a property is only the beginning. We coordinate the key steps of your purchase, including property search, due diligence, negotiations, legal coordination, contracts and registration. You have one dedicated contact who keeps the process moving from start to finish.
Local Presence, Real People
We believe buying property in Brazil is easier when you have someone locally by your side. Our team works on the ground in the markets we serve, giving you access to local knowledge, trusted professionals and practical support — even when you are buying from abroad.
A Message from our Founder
Why we started Ipanema Property
“Brazil has always attracted people from abroad. The beaches, the lifestyle, the cities, the possibility of owning a place in a country with so much to offer. But buying a property here is a very different experience from simply falling in love with one.”
“Ipanema Property was created after seeing how easily the two can get mixed up. A beautiful apartment can look like a great investment. A promising location can turn out to be the wrong one. And a seemingly straightforward purchase can become surprisingly complicated once you get into the paperwork, negotiations, and local procedures.”
“We believe international buyers deserve someone who looks at the property from their perspective — not from the perspective of the person selling it. That means asking the difficult questions, challenging assumptions, and sometimes telling a client to walk away.”
“Because buying property in Brazil should be about finding the right opportunity, not simply finding a property. And that is what we are here to help you do.”
Lennart Thomas
CEO & Founder
Meet the Team
We’re not a faceless platform. Behind every successful purchase is a team meeting clients in person, walking through properties together, and standing beside them at the notary on signing day.
Eliane
Fortaleza Representative
Helping international buyers navigate the Brazilian property market and identify the right opportunities.
Adriana
Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo Representative
Helping international buyers navigate the Brazilian property market and identify the right opportunities.
Elenice
Immigration Lawyer
Helping international buyers navigate the Brazilian property market and identify the right opportunities.
Michael
Florianopolis Representative
Helping international buyers navigate the Brazilian property market and identify the right opportunities.
Where We Operate
“Four locations across Brazil’s most sought-after property markets — giving our clients genuine local knowledge and presence wherever they choose to invest.”
Fortaleza
Northeast
Fortaleza city, Jericoacoara, João Pessoa, Pipa, Recife, Maceió, Salvador
Rio de Janeiro
Headquarters
Zona Sul, Porto Maravilha, Barra da Tijuca, Niterói, Recreio dos Bandeirantes
São Paulo
SouthEast
São Paulo city, Guarulhos, ABC, Santos, Guarujá, Ubatuba
Florianópolis
Santa Catarina
Ilha de Santa Catarina, Balneário Camboriú, São José, Blumenau
Professional Standards
Buying property in Brazil involves more than finding the right home or investment. The process brings together local regulations, professional requirements, financial considerations and a number of practical details that are easy to overlook from abroad. We have built our process around making each of these elements clear, structured and properly handled.
✔ CRECI Certified
Our Brazilian real estate operations are conducted through a CRECI-registered company and licensed real estate professionals.
✔ Independent Accounting
Our Brazilian operations are supported by an independent accounting firm, ensuring proper financial and tax compliance.
✓ Transparent & Structured Process
From the initial property search to due diligence and closing, every stage of the acquisition is clearly defined and documented.
✓ Clear Client Agreement
Depending on the client and service structure, the engagement may be contracted through our Dutch or Brazilian entity.
Everything You Need to Buy in Brazil
Independent, buyer-side knowledge — from the full purchase process to financing and the real cost of closing.
Property Buying Guide
The differences between regions for rental, value increase and expected rates of revenue.
Property Buying Guide →
Purchase Closing Costs
The differences between regions for rental, value increase and expected rates of revenue.
Purchase Closing Costs →
Investor's Guide
The differences between regions for rental, value increase and expected rates of revenue.
Investor’s Guide →
Property Management
The differences between regions for rental, value increase and expected rates of revenue.
Property Management →