STX Group, SCP Real Estate and Condo-Hotels: Legal Points for Investors and Buyers

The crisis involving companies of the STX Group has raised an important alert for investors, purchasers of real estate units, partners participating in joint venture companies, and individuals who have invested in hotel projects structured through SCPs, SPEs, and condo-hotels. The case should not be analyzed merely as a common contractual dispute. Depending on […]
Fiduciary alienation: what happens when the financing is not paid?

Real estate financing is one of the most common ways to acquire property in Brazil. However, many buyers are unaware of the legal effects of fiduciary alienation, a mechanism widely adopted by financial institutions to guarantee debt repayment. In times of financial difficulty, late payments often cause concern. In this context, understanding how fiduciary alienation works is crucial.
Judicial or extrajudicial auction: what is the difference and which offers more security?

Os leilões de imóveis vêm ganhando destaque entre investidores e compradores que buscam oportunidades de aquisição abaixo dos valores praticados pelo mercado. No entanto, antes de participar de uma disputa, é fundamental compreender as diferenças entre os procedimentos existentes. Nesse contexto, uma das dúvidas mais comuns envolve a distinção entre leilão judicial e leilão extrajudicial. […]