Stories from Riviera
News about the development, the region and everyday life on the Jurumirim Reservoir.
Lot financing: how the IGPM balance adjustment works
See why lots are usually financed directly by the developer, what IGPM is, and how it adjusts your balance each month, with a worked example.
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Is investing in a leisure subdivision worth it?
The three real ways to monetize a leisure lot, the risks of treating it as an investment, and how to compare it, with no guaranteed-return promises.
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Step by step: how to buy a lot, from visit to deed
See the real steps to buying a lot: visit, paperwork, contract, transfer tax, deed and registration, and what to check at each one.
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Why Invest in Riviera de Santa Cristina XIII
Here's why Riviera de Santa Cristina XIII is one of the most sought-after lakeside developments on the Jurumirim Reservoir.
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Residents and investors share their stories
Retirees, families and investors share, by name, why they chose a lot at Riviera de Santa Cristina XIII.
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Childhood at Riviera de Santa Cristina is different
Daily contact with nature has real benefits for child development, per Brazil's pediatric society. See how that plays out at Riviera.
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Advantages of living in a gated subdivision
Security, leisure infrastructure and resale value are real, but it's not for everyone. See the upsides of a gated subdivision and what to weigh first.
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Factors that affect a lot's resale value
Location, delivered infrastructure and paperwork status matter more than a sales promise. See what really affects a lot's value.
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Land, lot, subdivision or condo? What's the difference
These four terms sound alike but mean different things legally. See what each one means and which applies to Riviera de Santa Cristina XIII.
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Legalized subdivisions: how to check before buying a lot
A legalized subdivision isn't just a sales pitch. See what the law requires, how to check the paperwork, and the risks of buying in an irregular one.
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