Welcome to Oabitat
Your trusted Real Estate Agents in the best neighborhoods of
Rio de Janeiro
What we are doing.
Our Mission
As a boutique agency founded by international partners, our mission is to make Rio de Janeiro‘s real estate market accessible to foreign buyers, a segment that requires a different approach than local transactions. We guide clients through every step: from understanding CPF registration and currency transfer requirements to closing on a property with full legal clarity.
Our Values
- Transparency: Every step of a Brazilian real estate transaction: fees, taxes, notarial process, explained clearly before you commit.
- Local + International Expertise: A multilingual team (French, German, English, Portuguese) with hands-on experience on both sides of a cross-border purchase.
- Long-Term Relationships: Many of our clients return for property management or a second acquisition, trust built over the first deal carries into the next.
Our Vision
We see Rio’s best neighborhoods; Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana, not just as addresses, but as long-term investments shaped by a market that keeps evolving. Our vision is to be the reference point for international buyers who want a local partner they can trust with both the emotional and financial sides of the decision.
Our Resources
We work with a vetted network of architects, developers, notaries, and legal partners across Rio, built over six years of transactions with foreign clients specifically. This means faster due diligence, fewer surprises, and access to off-market listings not available through standard channels.
Meet the Team
Achille Mahieu
Head of Marketing
French and passionate about football and Rio de Janeiro, Achille combines a global mindset with strong marketing expertise applied to luxury real estate. With a degree in Applied Foreign Languages for Business and a Master’s in Management, he built his career at the intersection of international business, branding, and client experience.
His background includes experience as a Business Developer between Brazil, China, and the UAE, as well as key marketing roles in international environments, from real estate to global media and institutional projects. During his first experience in luxury real estate marketing in Rio de Janeiro, he stood out by exceeding all performance targets, achieving record SEO results, and later leading the marketing team.
Multilingual and culturally agile, Achille now serves as Marketing Director at Oabitat, leveraging his international experience to elevate brand positioning and attract a global clientele.
French and passionate about football and Rio de Janeiro, Achille combines a global mindset with strong marketing expertise applied to luxury real estate. With a degree in Applied Foreign Languages for Business and a Master’s in Management, he built his career at the intersection of international business, branding, and client experience.
His background includes experience as a Business Developer between Brazil, China, and the UAE, as well as key marketing roles in international environments, from real estate to global media and institutional projects. During his first experience in luxury real estate marketing in Rio de Janeiro, he stood out by exceeding all performance targets, achieving record SEO results, and later leading the marketing team.
Multilingual and culturally agile, Achille now serves as Marketing Director at Oabitat, leveraging his international experience to elevate brand positioning and attract a global clientele.
David Schielke
Sales
With an international background and early professional exposure in Europe, David developed a strong interest in global markets and cross-border investments. He studied International Business at Maastricht University of applied sciences, building a solid foundation in finance, strategy, and international transactions.
After relocating to Rio de Janeiro, he gained firsthand experience with the complexities of acquiring real estate in Brazil, particularly from an international investor’s perspective. This insight led him to establish a more structured and transparent approach to property transactions for foreign clients.
As Founder and CEO of Oabitat, David focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate opportunities and facilitating efficient, secure transactions. He combines his international expertise with in-depth local market knowledge to support clients in identifying and acquiring property in Rio de Janeiro, both for personal use and investment purposes.
With an international background and early professional exposure in Europe, David developed a strong interest in global markets and cross-border investments. He studied International Business at Maastricht University of applied sciences, building a solid foundation in finance, strategy, and international transactions.
After relocating to Rio de Janeiro, he gained firsthand experience with the complexities of acquiring real estate in Brazil, particularly from an international investor’s perspective. This insight led him to establish a more structured and transparent approach to property transactions for foreign clients.
As Founder and CEO of Oabitat, David focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate opportunities and facilitating efficient, secure transactions. He combines his international expertise with in-depth local market knowledge to support clients in identifying and acquiring property in Rio de Janeiro, both for personal use and investment purposes.
Daniel Pauli Caldas
Acquisition
Born in the United Kingdom with Brazilian and German heritage, Daniel developed an international mindset early on while growing up in Germany. He began his career in commercial real estate at BNP Paribas Real Estate before pursuing a degree in Business Administration, complemented by a semester in Hong Kong and experience in Global Treasury at Siemens.
Driven by a strong desire to reconnect with his roots, Daniel spent six months traveling across Brazil. During this time, he immersed himself in the language, culture, and diverse landscapes, developing a deep appreciation for the country’s unique energy, natural beauty, and growing global relevance.
Today, Daniel channels this passion into his work at OABITAT, where he is committed to supporting its mission and guiding international clients through Rio de Janeiro’s real estate market—helping them discover not just properties, but a distinctive lifestyle.
Born in the United Kingdom with Brazilian and German heritage, Daniel developed an international mindset early on while growing up in Germany. He began his career in commercial real estate at BNP Paribas Real Estate before pursuing a degree in Business Administration, complemented by a semester in Hong Kong and experience in Global Treasury at Siemens.
Driven by a strong desire to reconnect with his roots, Daniel spent six months traveling across Brazil. During this time, he immersed himself in the language, culture, and diverse landscapes, developing a deep appreciation for the country’s unique energy, natural beauty, and growing global relevance.
Today, Daniel channels this passion into his work at OABITAT, where he is committed to supporting its mission and guiding international clients through Rio de Janeiro’s real estate market—helping them discover not just properties, but a distinctive lifestyle.
Dr. Stefan Mauerer
Business Advisor
With a strong academic background in Business and Economics and a career shaped by international consulting, and deep property experience from private projects, Stefan Mauerer has developed a strategic and results-driven approach to business advisory, and supports our team and key clients at request. He graduated from the University of Regensburg, where he built a solid foundation in management, finance, and analytical problem-solving, laying the groundwork for a global professional trajectory.
Stefan spent several years at Boston Consulting Group, where he advised leading companies on complex strategic, operational, and organizational challenges. His work across more than 20 countries, covering Brazil, China, Japan, South Africa, Russia, India and others, has given him a deep understanding of diverse markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and the drive for pragmatic solutions in rapidly evolving environments. After some years as CFO of an industrial company, he now supports businesses with his expertise.
Stefan also brings valuable experience in real estate gained from own investment projects in Brazil and Europe, supporting us as an external advisor with a pragmatic and opportunity-focused perspective. Known for his structured thinking, international outlook, and ability to translate strategy into execution, he plays a key role in improving our operational excellence and identifying business opportunities.
With a strong academic background in Business and Economics and a career shaped by international consulting, and deep property experience from private projects, Stefan Mauerer has developed a strategic and results-driven approach to business advisory, and supports our team and key clients at request. He graduated from the University of Regensburg, where he built a solid foundation in management, finance, and analytical problem-solving, laying the groundwork for a global professional trajectory.
Stefan spent several years at Boston Consulting Group, where he advised leading companies on complex strategic, operational, and organizational challenges. His work across more than 20 countries, covering Brazil, China, Japan, South Africa, Russia, India and others, has given him a deep understanding of diverse markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and the drive for pragmatic solutions in rapidly evolving environments. After some years as CFO of an industrial company, he now supports businesses with his expertise.
Stefan also brings valuable experience in real estate gained from own investment projects in Brazil and Europe, supporting us as an external advisor with a pragmatic and opportunity-focused perspective. Known for his structured thinking, international outlook, and ability to translate strategy into execution, he plays a key role in improving our operational excellence and identifying business opportunities.
Mayra Carvalhaes
Director Short-term Rentals
With a strong connection to Rio de Janeiro and its vibrant lifestyle, Mayra Carvalhaes has built her professional path by combining strategy, hospitality, and excellence in guest experience.
Holding a degree in Marketing and working in the real estate market since 2019, she has developed an approach focused on positioning, performance, and relationship management. Her work in the short-term rental segment is defined by attention to detail, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of both national and international audiences.
As Director of Short-Term Rentals at Oabitat, Mayra is committed to elevating the standard of each property, ensuring consistency, organization, and experiences that reflect the very best of Rio de Janeiro. For her, real estate goes beyond operations — it is about translating the Carioca lifestyle with professionalism, authenticity, and care.
With a strong connection to Rio de Janeiro and its vibrant lifestyle, Mayra Carvalhaes has built her professional path by combining strategy, hospitality, and excellence in guest experience.
Holding a degree in Marketing and working in the real estate market since 2019, she has developed an approach focused on positioning, performance, and relationship management. Her work in the short-term rental segment is defined by attention to detail, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of both national and international audiences.
As Director of Short-Term Rentals at Oabitat, Mayra is committed to elevating the standard of each property, ensuring consistency, organization, and experiences that reflect the very best of Rio de Janeiro. For her, real estate goes beyond operations — it is about translating the Carioca lifestyle with professionalism, authenticity, and care.
Vicente Sobrino Pôrto Neto
Legal Consultant
With a solid academic foundation in Law and a career rooted in Rio de Janeiro’s legal landscape, Vicente Sobrino Pôrto Neto has developed a structured and analytical approach to legal practice. He graduated in Law from PUC-Rio, where he focused on constitutional control mechanisms within the Brazilian judicial system, reflecting an early interest in complex legal frameworks and procedural strategy.
Since 2015, Vicente has been a Partner at Thomé Torres & Labanca Advogados, where he advises clients across a range of legal matters, combining technical rigor with a pragmatic understanding of business and institutional needs. His work is characterized by precision, reliability, and a commitment to delivering clear and effective legal solutions.
Fluent in Portuguese and equipped with working proficiency in English and Spanish, Vicente operates in both domestic and international contexts. Through his role, he contributes to strengthening client relationships and ensuring high standards of legal counsel, supporting individuals and organizations navigating Brazil’s legal environment with confidence and clarity.
With a solid academic foundation in Law and a career rooted in Rio de Janeiro’s legal landscape, Vicente Sobrino Pôrto Neto has developed a structured and analytical approach to legal practice. He graduated in Law from PUC-Rio, where he focused on constitutional control mechanisms within the Brazilian judicial system, reflecting an early interest in complex legal frameworks and procedural strategy.
Since 2015, Vicente has been a Partner at Thomé Torres & Labanca Advogados, where he advises clients across a range of legal matters, combining technical rigor with a pragmatic understanding of business and institutional needs. His work is characterized by precision, reliability, and a commitment to delivering clear and effective legal solutions.
Fluent in Portuguese and equipped with working proficiency in English and Spanish, Vicente operates in both domestic and international contexts. Through his role, he contributes to strengthening client relationships and ensuring high standards of legal counsel, supporting individuals and organizations navigating Brazil’s legal environment with confidence and clarity.
WHERE TO FIND US
Address
Rua Barao da Torre 167, 22411-001 – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Contact
- Phone: +55 21 9590 2851 6
- E-Mail: consultant@oabitat.com
Where to find us
Rua Barao da Torre 167, 22411-001 – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Contact
- Phone: +55 21 9590 2851 6
- E-Mail: consultant@oabitat.com
Our team stats
Despite well over R$ 400M in combined sales, however, the team strives to maintain an air of humility and discretion
The story behind the brand
The name Oabitat comes from the union of "Oasis" and "Habitat", the idea that a home in Rio de Janeiro should be both a refuge and a place fully lived in, not just an address. We work exclusively with a curated portfolio in Rio's most sought-after locations, such as Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, selected for long-term investment potential as much as lifestyle. Unlike agencies covering the entire city, this focus lets us track pricing trends and building-specific details (condo fees, renovation history, resale demand) that a broader portfolio can't match. Your journey starts with a conversation about what you're actually trying to achieve investment, relocation, or both. Explore our portfolio or connect with our team.
Find Your Oasis. Live Your Habitat.
Testimonials
What our guests and property owners say about us speaks louder than anything we could write ourselves. Here's a glimpse of the trust, satisfaction, and experiences that define Oabitat.
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