Brazil real estate market: net‑zero building value rises, used‑home purchases grow

The market for net‑zero energy buildings in Brazil is projected to expand dramatically, with global‑level estimates showing the sector growing from US$ 55.9 billion in 2026 to US$ 198.1 billion by 2033. A CBRE survey found that 55 % of office occupants say environmental certification influences their leasing decisions, and 57 % of companies have publicly set net‑zero emission targets. The building sector accounts for 37 % of global greenhouse‑gas emissions and 28 % of energy consumption.

At the same time, buyer intent for residential property in Brazil hit a historic 52 % in the latest Brain consultancy data, despite a Selic rate above 13 %. High financing costs and rising land prices have limited new mid‑price projects, pushing middle‑income buyers toward the secondary market. About 70 % of the 160 000 mortgage loans granted in the first half of 2025 were for used homes, and sales of pre‑owned apartments in São Paulo rose 31 % year‑to‑date.