http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.ukNatal Brazil, Minha Case Minha Vidaen-us2011 Eco House Development http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Chocolate-Academy-Opens-in-Sao-Paulo Latest News The worlds largest chocolate producer is due to open a training school for chefs in Sao Paolo. The FrancoBelgian chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is international but is now based in Switzerland, a country well known for its excellent quality products. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Boost-for-Rio-medical-services Latest News On Tuesday of this week the city of Rio de Janeiro launched a new medical recruitment drive. The intention is to hire nearly 1,250 new members of staff in the upper, middle and basic levels of medicine and associated professions and the posts are expected to attract keen competition.The vacancies include those for doctors of several specialisms, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and psychologists at the upper levels and for lab.technicians, nurses aides and technologists at the more practical stage. Recruitment procedures have been revamped and will hopefully be both speedy and productive. Its anticipated that the new employees will significantly boost the citys medical facilities which everyone agrees could stand some improvement. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Queens-Birthday-Celebrated-In-Rio Latest News The British and Commonwealth Society in Rio de Janiero, Brazil celebrated the Queens Birthday on Saturday. The festivities were headed by Paula Walsh, the UK Consul General in the city.The Queens Birthday celebration is a treasured annual event both in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and indeed all around the world wherever expat subjects of hers gather. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=An-Englishman-in-Brazil-showing-up-the-locals Latest News We are ecstatic to be featured in the Estates Gazette, the industrys textbook giants for UK and international commercial real estate professionals. Emily Wright, a journalist at Estate Gazette, spent a number of days following CEO of EcoHouse Group, Anthony Armstrong Emery, in Natal and Cannes, to discover more about the Englishman and his empire in Brazil. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Record-Brazilian-Grain-Harvest-Over-the-Past-12-Months Latest News According to CONAB the National Supply Company there was some good agricultural news on Thursday of this week. Latest statistics apparently show a record grain harvest in Brazil over the past twelve months. The total for the year is in excess of 180 million tonnes which is the equivalent of nearly one tonne for every person in the country. This represents an eleven per cent increase over the previous year. About two thirds of the figure is accounted for by a conbination of Soya the largest single product and Corn Maize. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Four-New-Universities-For-Brazil Latest News On the fifth of this month a new educational law was passed in Brazil. It authorises the creation of four new federallysponsored Universities in the north and northwest of the country. These will be in the Bahia region. Altogether the institutions will allow for 145 new courses and nearly 40,000 new student places. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Brazil-Could-Have-New-President-on-10th-June Latest News There was a possibility that Brazil would have a new President on the 10th of this month. Actually, thats a not as drastic as it sounds, the popular President Dilma Rousseff hasnt resigned or been deposed. Its just that while shes away on an important overseas trip with her immediate successors the country does need to have an acting president. It did look like this person would be the president of the Federal Supreme Court but no longer. Instead the countrys no.2 politician Eduardo Alves will step into the temporary breach. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=President-Dilma-launches-new-anti-crime-technology Latest News Brazils President Dilma Rousseff has announced a new approach to tackling crime, especially but not exclusively criminal crossborder activities.The Federal government will work together even more closely with the various state and city authorities throughout the nation. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Brazil-Hotel-Accommodation-Rapidly-Expanding-in-Preperation-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-in-2014 Latest News Needless to say, everyone in the footballloving nation of Brazil is keenly looking forward to 2014. Thats when the World Cup will be hosted in the South American giant and preparations are well under way, to say the least http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Record-number-of-Brits-visiting-Brazil Latest News The amount of British citizens travelling to Brazil last year in advance of major sporting events in the coming years increased by four per cent, according to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism.figures show that numbers of British travellers rose from 149,564 visitors in 2011 to 155,548 in 2012. A record number of worldwide tourists as a whole was also recorded in 2012, with a total of 5,433,354 tourists travelling into the country a 4.5 per cent growth on 2011. The news comes as Brazil gears up to host two sporting events this year, the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 taking place in June 2013 http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Children-Star-in-New-EcoHouse-Video Latest News Young children are the stars of EcoHouses new video no kiddingWe decided it was time to reveal the full corporate portfolio EcoHouse is now constructing in addition to our Minha Casa, MInha Vida projects which are creating a lasting legacy for current and future generations. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Singapore-investors-trip-to-Brazil-on-YouTube Latest News Another exciting EcoHouse video this time showing the latest Singapore investors trip to Brazil has been uploaded to YouTube.The 45minute video includes live construction footage of Casa Nova and Bosque Residential developments and interviews with EcoHouse CEO Anthony Armstrong Emery. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=First-phase-of-Bosque-well-underway Latest News The first phase of construction at Bosque Residencial, near Natal, is making excellent progress and preparations are already underway for the second stage.The interiors at Bosque de Acacias, including ceramics, roofing etc., are currently being installed and the water and sewage systems should be completed in the next few months. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=The-write-event Latest News EcoHouse is taking part in a special media event for property writers in London, UK, next month.The first Media Marketplace exhibitionstyle event, held on Monday 10 June by the Property4Media website,will bring together the UKs top property writers, journalists and editors with leading companies and brands. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Greater-Natal-Airport-prepares-for-take-off Latest News In the last newsletter, we mentioned that the Greater Natal International Airport was set to open in April 2014. Seeing as the new So Gonalo do Amarante airport is so important and so close to some of our Minha Casa, Minha Vida developments we asked new EcoHouse writer Sam Street, to find out more details about it. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Tighter-Regulation-of-Ecommerce-in-Brazil Latest News The share of Brazilian commerce taking place via the internet is growing steadily. This is of course a worldwide phenomenon but no more so than within the South American giant these days. A new law, Federal Decree 7.96213 has come into force to protect consumers buying things on line. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Welcome-to-Kevin-and-Sam Latest News We are excited to introduce two new EcoHouse Group members of staff.We kickoff with keen football fan Sam Street, who is handling our written communications. Our second new staff member is Kevin Du Plessis, who is responsible for growth across the Asian markets. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Seaborne-Trade-Still-Not-Maximised Latest News The recent legislation regarding port operations in Brazil still does not seem to have been fully adopted. The Porto 24 Horas laws wereare aimed at maximising international maritime trade. However, at largescale ports such as Rio and Santos Sao Paolo it seems that the new laws have as yet had little effect. Nothing like the intended twentyfour hour operations has yet emerged and the traditional pattern of loading and unloading, arriving and departing during traditional business hours only seems to be still in operation. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Alecrim-Rugby-Club-Qualify-for-Final-without-conceding-a-point Latest News Alecrim Rugby Club maintained their perfect defensive record to reach the Rugby Nordesto 2013 final.The team, who are current champions, secured a 340 victory away to Orixs and will now defend their title against Piau or AsaBranca on 22nd June. The winner will qualify for the Brazilian Cup, where Alecrim were runners up last year. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=EcoHouse-Group-European-Headquarters-Launch-Party Latest News EcoHouse celebrated its new European headquarter office opening, on 9th May 2013, with over 90 attendees joining the EcoHouse staff in Richmond, Surrey. To honour the occasion, Deputy Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Lisa Blakemore, attended for a ribbon cutting ceremony. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Kevin-Du-Plessis-Joins-EcoHouse-Group Latest News Kevin Du Plessis joins EcoHouse Group and will be responsible for growth across the Asian markets.His professional background has predominantly been in the investment and real estate industry and has held senior level positions in Africa, Middle East and Asia. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Sam-Street-Joins-EcoHouse-Group Latest News Sam is one of the newest members of the team and is responsible for our written communication. Having left University with a BA in History and Politics, Sam travelled extensively throughout S. America. With his love of football Sam wrote articles on his experiences at matches of all different levels. These articles were picked up by Sky Sports News, where Sam was invited in to research and produce news headlines. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=New-EcoHouse-Group-Promotional-Video Latest News Please Enjoy our new Promotional Video featuring not only our Minha Casa Minha Vida social housing projects but also our serviced offices and our premium housing projects http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=New-Video-of-Singapore-Investors-trip-to-Brazil-27th-April-2013 Latest News A new EcoHouse video showing highlights of the latest Singapore investors trip to Brazil has been uploaded onto the YouTube website.The informative video includes live construction footage of Casa Nova and Bosque Residential developments and interviews with EcoHouse CEO Anthony Armstrong Emery. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Costs-Increase-for-Belo-Monte-Dam-Project-in-Para Latest News Hydroelectric projects in Brazil can sometimes be expensive. A case in point is the huge Belo Monte Dam in Para, which, when completed will be the third largest of its type in the world. Construction costs have spiralled so far to a projected thirty billion US Dollars, nearly twice as much as the original budgeting allowed for. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Bosque-Construction-Updates-10th-May-2013 Latest News Work on Bosque Residential is really moving along with the first units already under construction, much to the delight of many thousands of Brazilian families who showed interest in the site when it was originally conceived by another developer back in 2011, unfortunately to financial reasons the original developer abandoned the project soon after launch.EcoHouse however saw potential in the development and began proceedings to take over the construction earlier this year. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Increased-Security-in-Rio-de-Janeiro Latest News Rio de Janeiro will shortly be hosting two important international events. These are the mainly catholic World Youth Day 2013 and the FIFA soccer Confederations Cup. In preparation for these theres been a concerted effort by police to ensure civil calm and smooth running for the events. An extra 500plus police have been drafted in to the relevant local communities affected by the festivities. An extra benefit of course is expected to accrue for the stream of tourists due to visit the famous Christ the Redeemer landmark statue. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Roberto-Azevedo-to-Head-World-Trade-Organisation Latest News It was confirmed on Wednesday that Roberto Azevedo will be the new Head of the World Trade Organisation. Known for his plain speaking, Mr. Azevedo kept to his reputation in his remarks after the announcement. He stated clearly his belief that the socalled Doha round of negotiations will be his primary focus. The programme, launched in 2001 is aimed at opening up world trade in all sorts of ways and continues its priority, he feels, as a means of overcoming some of the inertia in interanational commerce http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Sir-Paul-McCartney-back-in-Brazil Latest News International superstar Sir Paul McCartney is back in Brazil. The famous leader of Wings and former Beatle is visiting the Country as part of his current Out There tour which will also include the USA, Asia and Europe.In Brazil he started off in the Capital. Following this hell be performing in turn in Belo Horizonte, Goinia and Fortaleza. On the tour Sir Paul will be supported by wife Nancy plus the usual stalwarts, drummer Abe Laboriel, Wix Wickens on keyboard, Rusty Anderson on guitar and bassist Brian Ray. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=President-Dilma-Rousseff--pledges-oil-money-for-Education Latest News Brazils maritime oil potential is reckoned to be massive, with some estimates running as high as 50 billion barrels. This is more than four times as much as all the other discovered oil reserves in the country.Despite the difficulty and expense of extracting this new oil from the continental shelf, President Dilma Rousseff and her government are confident that it represents a huge potential bonanza for Brazils economy. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=French-Film-Festival-returns-to-Brazil Latest News As from 1st May the French film festival Varilux has returned to Brazil for a twoweek stay. This third series of French filmatography will involve presenting fifteen of the best French films of recent years to over 40 cities and towns in the Country. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Brazil-Visa-Deal-With-Mexico Latest News As from 16th May this year, visas will no longer be necessary for most Brazilians or Mexicans when visiting the other country. The new deal will apply for trips of less than three months for purposes of tourism, business, sport, medical treatment or activities related to any of these. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Exciting-cultural-event-in-at-the-Nelson-Nilson-indoor-Gymnasium-Brasilia Latest News On Thursday of last week 25th April there was an exciting cultural event in Brasilia. The exposition was provided by the Bolshoi Theatre School of Brazil who presented a thrilling dance presentation of Don Quixote at the NelsonNilson indoor Gymnasium. Every one of the 16,000 seats was filled for the show which was porovided by the ninety dancers celebrating this very special evening. It was in honour of the tenth anniversary celebration of the Ministry of Tourism. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=New-Natal-Airport-opens-in-April-2014 Latest News The new Greater Natal Airport, which is close to EcoHouses Minha Casa, Minha Vida developments, is set to open the beginning of April next next year, it has been announced.The So Gonalo do Amarante airport, which is planned to be the largest airport complex in Latin America, is just 2km away from the Bosque Residencial and 3km from Casa Nova communities. The new Natal Football Stadium see our story later for more on this is just 1.5km away. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=EcoHouse-Group-chosen-to-sit-on-industry-body Latest News EcoHouse has been chosen to participate in a leading industry body in the Rio Grande do Norte region.CEO Anthony Armstrong Emery has been invited to represent the company on Mais, which focuses on investments, business opportunities, portfolios, general infrastructure and industrial platforms for Rio Grande do Norte. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=EcoHouse-expands-its-investor-network-in-Far-East Latest News New investor meetings in the Far East have secured a host of new clients.Successful investor seminars have been held in Hong Kong and Malaysia by EcoHouse and their local partners.Two events were held on Friday 12th April at the Prince Marco Polo Hotel, in Hong Kong with EcoHouses North America Chief Operations Officer, Deen Bissessar presenting. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=International-demand-for-EcoHouse-investment Latest News The latest sales figures from the UK office show that there is widespread international demand for EcoHouse investments.Over the last three months, the majority of investors 66 have been British, as you would expect. Half of the remainder of sales have originated from within the European Union, with 6 coming from Belgium, and half are from outside Europe. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=One-small-step-for-our-admin-one-giant-step-for-agent-kind Latest News Drum roll we have a new CRM system. EcoHouse has migrated their client records to a leading edge cloud based CRM Customer Relationship Management system. Cloud based technology will become critical to how EcoHouse manages the massive growth in clients and agents. It will enable EcoHouse to improve contact management and repayment cycles as well as reporting to allow the business to focus more effectively on the areas which need support. The new CRM system will also support our agents WorldWide, helping them in turn to support their clients. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Strong-interest-at-Property-Investor-Show Latest News EcoHouse joined leading international property investment companies exhibiting at the UKbased Spring Property Investor Show.The twoday event, on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April, at ExCeL, London, provided a fantastic opportunity to network and attract new investors and clients. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=New-European-Headquarters-launch Latest News EcoHouse has moved its European Headquarters to smart, modern offices in Richmond, London, in the UK. The new office is based at 15 Little Green, Richmond, in Greater London, and an official opening is being held on Thursday 9th May. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Bosque-Construction-Well-Underway Latest News Construction of the companys affordable community, Bosque Residencial, near Natal, North East Brazil, is well underway sales are going brilliantly.Already, 1200 of the lowcost Minha Casa, Minha Vida My House, My Life homes, built under the governmentbacked scheme, have been bought by local families and sales are increasing every month.As mentioned in our Far East investment story investment interest has been particularly strong in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Belgium http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=New-Natal-Football-Stadium Latest News There is lots of excitement about the new Natal Football Stadium, which is due to be completed at the end of this year.EcoHouse, in association with local authorities, is leading the construction at the stadium that will be used by Alecrim Football Club to play their big matches, which the company sponsors.The improvement will increase the stadium capacity from 10,500 with the potential to increase to 25,000 to The new stadium will see a capacity of 10,500 with the potential to increase to 25,000. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Singaporean-Investors-arrive-in-Brazil Latest News Investors from Singapore have arrived safely in Brazil for their weeklong visit to see EcoHouse developments and learn more about the company. They will be viewing the developments and meeting key company figures, including CEO Anthony Armstrong Emery. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Alecrim-FCs-biggest-win-of-the-season Latest News Alecrim Football Club has had its biggest win of the season, but it failed to make the final round robin of the Championship Potiguar.The club thrashed PalmeirasRN Corintians 50 in the home match on Sunday 14 April in the Alecrim Stadium in So Gonalo do Amarante. Forward, Felipe Moreira scored two of the goals.But the side won just one out of its next three games, and with one game remaining in the current series at time of writing, it cannot reach the top two qualification places. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Rugby-club-has-perfect-defence Latest News Alecrim Rugby Club has qualified for the semifinal of the Rugby Nordesto 2013 without dropping a pointThe team thrashed Barrens Rugby Club by 079, with five tries from Sebastian Alzola in his debut game, to cruise into the semifinal against Orishas on Sunday 19 May.Alecrim is the second highest scorer in the tournament with 279 points, behind Orishas with 335, but Alecrim conceded no points, whereas Orishas had 19 scored against them. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=EcoHouse-Group-Sponsor-Brazilian-Mixed-Martial-Artist-Ronny-Markes Latest News We all know that EcoHouse Group CEO Anthony Armstrong Emery is a massive sports fan, so its no surprise that EcoHouse have chosen to sponsor Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist Ronny Markes during his upcoming competition. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=EcoHouse-Group-Receive-Positive-Comments-From-AIPP-Judges Latest News Last month Ecohouse Group were winners of not one but two coveted AIPP Awards, following on from this amazing result we have now been forwarded judges comments giving us a insight as to why EcoHouse made such an impression this year. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Bosque-Residencial-Features-in-the-MIPIM-World-Blog Latest News After the success EcoHouse had at the MIPIM show last month we are delighted to feature in the MIPIM World Blog, MIPIM is Frances leading property investment event http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Boost-for-public-health-in-Brasilia Latest News Last Saturday 20th a major new public health initiate was launched in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. Throughout the whole Federal District DF surrounding and including the city, the antiinfluenza campaign launched into full gear. This was headed by Governor Agnelo Queroz who officially inaugurated the effort saying Our goal is to vaccinate 450,000 people, but we are prepared to immunize up to 500 thousand, he commented. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk/investment-news.php?id=Brazil-property-price-rises-beat-all-other-countries Latest News Real estate prices in Brazil have risen more than any other country in the world, new figures show.Brazil prices increased 13.7 from the year to December 2012, according to Knight Franks Global Real Estate Index. Higher rises were obtained in Hong Kong and Dubai, but they are not countries. Brazil was also the highest ranking American nation from a total of 55 countries, outperforming the United States of America, where prices rose 7.3 in the same period. http://www.ecohousedevelopments.co.uk