The Independent reports that property values in the Northeastern coastline of Brazil are on the rise thanks to an influx of foreign buyers who were taken in by the cheap value and great beaches. Read on to learn how you can get in on the boom.

None of this is accidental. Back in 2003, the Brazilian government decided one way to save the country’s weakened economy was to encourage tourism. They set out a plan to attract around nine million visitors each year and began improving coastal resorts and infrastructure in key areas, such as Natal on the north-east coast.

The plan succeeded and the number of tourists rocketed. But what the ministers may not have foreseen was quite how many visitors would be so blown away by the country’s fabulous beaches, friendly locals and low-cost, laid-back lifestyle that they’d choose to buy property there.

With property values up, locals are finding it harder to buy for themselves.