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A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in Sao Paulo.

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INFOrmation Pages: AngloINFO São Paulo

· Business Services

· Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Community Life: Sao Paulo

· Computers & Telecoms

· Education & Training

· Entertainment & Arts

· Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo

· Financial & Legal

· Food & Drink

· Health, Fitness & Beauty

· House & Home Improvements

· Property & Real Estate

· Shopping & Style

· Sport & Leisure

· Travel & Tourism

Business Services

· Brazilian Postal/Zip Codes, Mail & the Post Office (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information about how to find Brazilian post codes, how to mail a letter or package and the mailing options for domestic and international mail. Also, information about the other services provided by the Brazilian Post Office (Correios).

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest Brazilian, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Daylight Savings Time, DST (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Sao Paulo's time relates to the rest of the world.

· Empreendedor Individual - Sole Trader in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information on how to set up as an Individual Entrepreneur sole trader or start a small business in Brazil to re-sell goods or materials, or offer services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in Sao Paulo? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in Sao Paulo? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from Portuguese to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Permanent Residency in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Sao Paulo)
Information on permanent residency for foreigners living in Brazil. Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

· Public Holidays in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Brazil. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Starting a Business in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Brazil. Includes information on the different types of business structure and the legal process involved in setting up a Brazilian business or as a self-employed worker.

· Unemployment in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Brazil who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

· Work Permits and Employment Contracts in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners coming to Brazil for work. Information on the different types of visas and work permits and the different types of work contract available.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Brazilian Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in Brazil: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Brazilian driving test in Sao Paulo.

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around the Sao Paulo region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Driving in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Brazilian roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence in Brazil, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license for a temporary Brazilian driving licence or a full Brazilian licence.

· Insuring a Vehicle in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
General information on the types of Brazilian vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. Also information on compulsory insurance and how to declare a stolen car in Sao Paulo.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Brazil. Where to get a temporary entry permit, where to take the vehicle and how to get Brazilian plates for a foreign car.

· Road Traffic Accidents in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and what details are required for insurance after a car crash.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness and Emissions Tests in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles in Sao Paulo must undergo a regular emissions test (Inspecao Ambiental Veicular). This inspection, introduced to reduce pollution levels, ensures that the car is legal with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.

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Community Life: Sao Paulo

· Administration Offices Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Sao Paulo)
Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Sao Paulo, including where to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· CIA Facts & Figures: Brazil (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Brazil, supplied by the CIA.

· Consular Services for Expatriates in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Consular offices provide services for their expatriate citizens living in Brazil and Sao Paulo. Services include replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Death & Dying in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Sao Paulo. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Brazil.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Sao Paulo.

· Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Sao Paulo)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Sao Paulo and the region.

· Gay & Lesbian in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Sao Paulo)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Sao Paulo.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· Utilities - Service Numbers in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the city of Sao Paulo.

· Voting in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Sao Paulo)
Information on voting in Brazil. This page tells you who is eligible to vote in national elections.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Sao Paulo)
AngloINFO Sao Paulo's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Sao Paulo region with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Anywhere (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Specially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most.

· AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO.

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to!

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Pages Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in Sao Paulo.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Cellular, Telephone, Internet, VOIP, WiFi)
Online phone books for Brazil, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· Telephones & Internet in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

· The AngloFILE Business Directory (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout Sao Paulo. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English!

· What's New on AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO Sao Paulo - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed.

· WiFi Internet Access in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the city of Sao Paulo, elsewhere in Brazil or throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Portuguese language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.

· School Holidays in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information on the school terms in Sao Paulo: when the school year starts and when the state and private schools close for vacation.

· Schooling in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in Brazil for children in the school system in Sao Paulo. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

· Special Needs Education in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits,assoications and getting about in Sao Paulo and Brazil.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Titles relevant to Sao Paulo on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Sao Paulo. Order online from Amazon.

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Sao Paulo and how to book your seat at the cinema.

· Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Sao Paulo.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Sao Paulo has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around Sao Paulo and the rest of Brazil, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Museums & Monuments of Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, culture, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums and cultural centres in Sao Paulo by Metro.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?

· Television & Radio in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, how to subscribe to cable and what's available to the TV viewer in Sao Paulo and Brazil.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Sao Paulo, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in and around Sao Paulo, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz, Blues & Country (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz, blues and country music events in and around Sao Paulo, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock, Pop & Soul (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Sao Paulo, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo

· Bringing up Toddlers in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo)
Everything for parents with young children living in Brazil: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

· Essential Animal Information for Brazil (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or any other animal that enters your life in Sao Paulo.

· Getting Married in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo)
Information on the Brazilian marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Brazil. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Having a Baby in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Sao Paulo. Who to contact and what to expect from the Brazilian system: maternity leave, prenatal care, choosing a hospital or clinic, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Living with Teenagers in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo)
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Brazil (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on travelling with your pet to or from Brazil. Information includes how to move pets to or from the USA, Canada, European countries and other Latin American countries as well as travelling with pets within Brazil.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Anything to do with animals in Sao Paulo - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.

· Same-Sex Unions in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Sao Paulo)
Information on the rights and recognition of same-sex couples in Brazil and the concessions that may be granted to them.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a Brazilian bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods, cheques and more.

· Brazilian Tax & Taxation in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on Brazilian taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay, what exemptions are available and more.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Extending a Tourist Visa in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on how to extend a 90-day tourist visa in Brazil for an additional 90 days, including where to get the extension and which documents will be required.

· Financial & Legal Discussions (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Here's the place to ask questions - or provide help - on subjects including tax, mortgages and the law.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Insurance in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Brazilian Insurance: Car, Home, Life)
Information on the insurance market in Brazil: the types of cover available including damage insurance, compulsory insurance and health insurance.

· The CPF Number in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the CPF - Cadastro de Pessoa Física - number in Brazil. Who needs one, what it is used for and how to apply for one from within Brazil or from abroad.

· The RNE: Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) number that appears on the permanent foreign resident's identity card. How to apply for one, where to go and which documents will be required.

· Wills & Inheritance in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key information on how to make a will in Brazil. Also an overview of the inheritance laws in Brazil, which inheritance laws apply and restrictions on inheritance by foreign nationals.

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Food & Drink

· Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Sao Paulo and the rest of Brazil from the AngloINFO Bookshop.

· Foods of Brazil (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Find out about Brazilian cuisine and typical meals and regional specialities to be found throughout Brazil. Also information on the different options for eating out and on Brazilian drinks and wine.

· Markets in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the different districts of Sao Paulo.

· Wines & Beers of Brazil (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Information on beer (cerveja) in Brazil; the different Brazilian beer brands, Brazilian breweries and how to serve beer. Also information on Brazilian wines and wine growing regions.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance in Sao Paulo. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· Health, Doctors, Hospitals and the Medical System in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Brazilian health system, including hospitals, clinics and health insurance, as well as details on who benefits, and where and how to find a hospital, doctor or pharmacy.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Portuguese translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem

· Medical Tourism in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Brazil is a world centre for medical tourism. Find out about the centres and hospitals qualified to perform medical procedures in Sao Paulo, including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, dentistry and more.

· Notes for the Disabled in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Brazil. Information on the Sao Paulo organisations and facilities.

· Social Security Benefits & Social Welfare in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Brazilian social welfare system, with details on who benefits, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.

· Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Contact information for English-speaking support groups and meetings for 12-step programmes including AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS support and more.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the abortion laws in Brazil.

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House & Home Improvements

· Building in Brazil: Brazilian Process for Building & Renovations (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
The processes, permits and organisations needed when planning to build, renovate or alter a house in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Information on documents required, urban restrictions, building classification, how to present a project to the authorities and more

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Electricity and Home Appliances in Brazil (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the Brazilian domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.

· Leaving Brazil and Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on what to do when moving from Brazil; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Moving House in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your cable provider, bank and internet provider. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Brazil move as much as possible.

· Recycling Household Waste in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on how and where to recycle household waste such as glass, plastic, paper, aluminium in Sao Paulo. With details on what to do with larger or toxic objects such as batteries, used cooking oil and light bulbs.

· Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Brazil and how to get them connected to your home or office in Sao Paulo. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Brazilian real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Sao Paulo you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Brazil.

· English-Portuguese Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Brazilian-Portuguese real estate words and phrases.

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Brazil: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Sao Paulo - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Brazilian chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

· Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Sao Paulo.

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Sport & Leisure

· Fishing & Hunting in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of Sao Paulo, as well as sea fishing off the Sao Paulo coast. Also information on hunting in Brazil.

· Football in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on professional football in Brazil, with a guide to the football season, football stadiums and their access, clubs in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and an overview of safety at matches and buying football tickets.

· Golf in Brazil (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Sao Paulo: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) and information on who to contact locally.

· Sailing & Boating in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations.

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors: Hiking & Biking in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the facilities in Sao Paulo for outdoors activities: including facilities available in the city parks, along the Sao Paulo coast and the interior of Sao Paulo for ecological tourism and radical outdoor sports.

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Yachts & Sailing)
The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.

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Travel & Tourism

· Bus & Coach Services in Sao Paulo, Brazil (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Details and contact information on the regional and city bus transport system. Also information on long distance travel in Brazil by coach.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday in Sao Paulo? Going on vacation in Brazil? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and links for tourists to Brazil, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast and in the metropolitan region of Sao Paulo.

· Sao Paulo Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
How to get in touch with Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Congonhas Airport and Viracopos-Campinas Airport. With links to up-to-the minute flight information and contact details.

· Sao Paulo Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

· Trains & the Metro in Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
Route maps and booking information for regional trains, the urban train network and the metro system: to help you find your way around Sao Paulo.

· Travel Guides - Brazil (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The information you need when planning a visit to the states of Brazil - from anywhere in the world - or from within Sao Paulo itself.

· Travel Guides - Sao Paulo (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to Sao Paulo in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

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