TotallyOz Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have a friend looking for an apartment in Rio for a year lease. He is looking for something nice, clean, in a safe area and fully furnished and not expensive. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomcal Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have a friend looking for an apartment in Rio for a year lease. He is looking for something nice, clean, in a safe area and fully furnished and not expensive. Any suggestions? Oz, when I was there last week, the news was that real estate had gone up 15 - 20% in the previous week due to the Olympics announcement! Don't know if this is a temporay bubble or not, but he may have a hard time finding something not expensive in a "safe" area like Ipanema. The locals were also laughing about Rio being able to get the infrastructure completed in time for the Olympics, as there are 4 different venues spread across the city and right now the largest highway is 3 lanes each way and like a parking lot 1/2 the time! The tunnels going into Rio can't be enlarged and the one major highway leading from the city to the airport is raised for over a mile in one part and again no way to widen it. Rumor is that there will be Cruise ships anchored to provide additional hotel rooms needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
