Strong Growth Confirmed by the FipeZAP Index
The FipeZAP Index reported that Brazil’s residential real estate prices increased by 0.54% in October 2025. This continues a consistent upward trend, outperforming inflation and strengthening Brazil’s position as one of the most resilient property markets globally.
During the same period, the IGP-M dropped 0.36% and the IPCA-15 rose just 0.18%. Despite high interest rates and limited access to credit, Brazil’s real estate sector shows structural strength, driven by rising employment, growing income, and demand for tangible, inflation-proof assets.
Real Estate Appreciation Across Brazilian Cities
According to FipeZAP, price increases were recorded in 52 of the 56 cities surveyed in October. Curitiba (+1.21%) and Belo Horizonte (+1.17%) led the ranking, followed by Maceió (+0.90%), Teresina (+0.89%), and Fortaleza (+0.88%). Even mature markets such as São Paulo (+0.45%) and Rio de Janeiro (+0.40%) saw steady appreciation.
Year-to-Date Results and City Rankings
From January to October 2025, prices increased by 5.61%, far exceeding the IPCA inflation rate of 3.83%. Vitória led with a remarkable 15.07% increase, followed by Salvador (13.77%), João Pessoa (13.49%), and São Luís (12.32%). In São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, prices rose 3.97% and 4.40% respectively.
This steady growth reinforces real estate as a reliable inflation hedge and a stable investment option for both domestic and international buyers.
One-Bedroom Units Lead the Market
In the last 12 months, Brazil real estate prices rose 6.83% overall. One-bedroom apartments led with gains of 7.8%, fueled by investor demand and higher liquidity. Four-bedroom units grew by 5.57%, reflecting more selective demand and higher maintenance costs.
The average national sale price reached R$ 9,529 per square meter in October 2025. One-bedroom units averaged R$ 11,480/m², while two-bedroom units stood at R$ 8,561/m². Vitória remains the most expensive capital, followed by Florianópolis, São Paulo, and Curitiba.
Real Estate as a Safe Haven Investment
These results confirm what investors have long believed: real estate in Brazil remains one of the most stable and appreciating asset classes. With political stability, growing tourism, and no exposure to natural disasters, Brazil offers strong fundamentals for medium- and long-term property investments.
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