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EcoHouse Group sponsors [[Alecrim Futebol Clube|Alecrim FC]] in Natal, which has recently signed [[Stefano Seedorf]], cousin of former-[[Dutch people|Dutch]] international [[Clarence Seedorf]],<ref name="Tribuna do Norte Stefano Seedorf">{{cite web|title=Alecrim apresenta Stefano Seedorf, primo da estrela holandesa|url=http://tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/alecrim-apresenta-stefano-seedorf-primo-da-estrela-holandesa/243650|publisher=Tribuna do Norte|accessdate=28 May 2013}}</ref> as well as Alecrim Rugby Club, which |
EcoHouse Group sponsors [[Alecrim Futebol Clube|Alecrim FC]] in Natal, which has recently signed [[Stefano Seedorf]], cousin of former-[[Dutch people|Dutch]] international [[Clarence Seedorf]],<ref name="Tribuna do Norte Stefano Seedorf">{{cite web|title=Alecrim apresenta Stefano Seedorf, primo da estrela holandesa|url=http://tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/alecrim-apresenta-stefano-seedorf-primo-da-estrela-holandesa/243650|publisher=Tribuna do Norte|accessdate=28 May 2013}}</ref> as well as Alecrim Rugby Club, which won the 2013 Brazilian Cup after finishing runner-up the previous year.<ref name="Portal do Rugby">{{cite web|last=Kolle|first=Luis|title=Alecrim vence BH Rugby e está no Super10 de 2014|url=http://www.portaldorugby.com.br/noticia/25-brasil/8105-alecrim-vence-bh-rugby-e-esta-no-super10-de-2014|publisher=Portal do Rugby|accessdate=6 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="International EAT Anthony">{{cite web|title=60 second interview: Anthony Armstrong-Emery of EcoHouse|url=http://www.internationaleat.com/news_features/anthony-armstrong-emery-ceo-ecohouse-group|publisher=International Estate Agent Today|accessdate=28 May 2013}}</ref> |
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The company asks all buyers registering for its developments to donate [[Brazilian real|R$]]1 and a can of powdered milk to local orphanages.<ref name="Clients - EcoHouse Group">{{cite web}}</ref> |
The company asks all buyers registering for its developments to donate [[Brazilian real|R$]]1 and a can of powdered milk to local orphanages.<ref name="Clients - EcoHouse Group">{{cite web}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:40, 6 January 2014
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Anthony Armstrong Emery |
| Headquarters | , Brazil |
EcoHouse Group Developments Ltd is a multinational real estate company based in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil which specialises in the construction of social housing through the Brazilian government's Minha Casa, Minha Vida programme.[1] With offices in London, Singapore, Dubai, Sao Paulo and Toronto, over 1000 employees and more than 40,000 units scheduled to be built over the next four years, EcoHouse claims to be one of the largest development companies in Brazil.[2][3][4]
History
Launched in 2009 by Englishman Anthony Armstrong Emery, EcoHouse Group is currently the only UK company authorised to build developments under Minha Casa, Minha Vida.[5]
In January 2013, EcoHouse reached a joint investment agreement with Conisa Constructions, a 17 year old company specialising in the construction of premium homes in Rio Grande do Norte, with an option to buy a controlling interest later if conditions were met.[6]
In November 2013, legal action is being taken by investors in Singapore against the company for failing to return investment money on time. [7] A story in Private Eye expressed "serious doubts about the ability of Ecohouse to deliver on such promised short-term high returns"; observing that the company is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. [8]
Developments
Social Housing
EcoHouse’s first two social housing projects have been Arco Iris and Casa Nova, consisting of 220 and 515 homes respectively.[2][9] The second, Casa Nova, is located near São Gonçalo do Amarante - Natal International Airport,[10] which is set to open in April 2014,.[11] The latest EcoHouse development is Residencial Bosque, which is also located near São Gonçalo do Amarante[12] and is intended to consist of around 2,200 homes.[2]
Alongside all developments, EcoHouse is planting thousands of Indian neem trees to help combat the threat posed by mosquitoes.[2]
Other Projects
EcoHouse Group sponsors Alecrim FC in Natal, which has recently signed Stefano Seedorf, cousin of former-Dutch international Clarence Seedorf,[13] as well as Alecrim Rugby Club, which won the 2013 Brazilian Cup after finishing runner-up the previous year.[14][15]
The company asks all buyers registering for its developments to donate R$1 and a can of powdered milk to local orphanages.[2]
In April 2013, EcoHouse Group was invited to participate in MAIS RN,[16] a partnership between the Rio Grande do Norte state government and the Federation of Industries of Rio Grande do Norte (Fiern), which will conduct a full evaluation of the economy, production techniques and infrastructure needs of Rio Grande do Norte.[17]
Awards
2013
Winner - AIPP Best Developer outside the United Kingdom[18]
Winner - AIPP Most Transparent Marketing Campaign[18]
Highly Commended - International Property Awards Development Marketing Brazil[19]
2012
Winner - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Affordable Development 2012[20]
Winner - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Estate Agency Middle East 2012[20]
Runner Up - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Developer South America 2012[20]
2011
New Europe Magazine Fast 50 Award[21]
References
- ^ Reece, Alex. "Boomtime in Brazil: How an Englishman is bringing strong returns to South America". Daily Express. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Clients - EcoHouse Group". GMB Online. Retrieved 28 May 2013. Cite error: The named reference "Clients - EcoHouse Group" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "EcoHouse Group".
- ^ "Bosque Residencial housing community lives up to its name". RFP Magazine. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "EcoHouse launches its largest Brazilian Government backed social housing development to offer investors returns of 20 per cent per year". Homes and Travel. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "Fusão entre Conisa e Ecohouse já tem VGV de R$ 700 mi em 2013". Jornal de Hoje. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "EcoHouse frustrations start to surface".
- ^ "Guardian angles". Private Eye. 15 Nov 2013. p. 33.
- ^ "EcoHouse Group: Our Developments".
- ^ "Minha Casa Minha Vida Brazil | EcoHouse Developments". Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "Aeroporto de São Gonçalo receberá primeiro voo em 1° de abril de 2014". Portal Noar. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "Alecrim apresenta Stefano Seedorf, primo da estrela holandesa". Tribuna do Norte. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ Kolle, Luis. "Alecrim vence BH Rugby e está no Super10 de 2014". Portal do Rugby. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "60 second interview: Anthony Armstrong-Emery of EcoHouse". International Estate Agent Today. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body".
- ^ Marques, Ciro. "Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado". Portal Noar. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ a b "The AIPP Awards 2013". AIPP. Retrieved 28 May 2013. Cite error: The named reference "AIPP Awards 2013" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Americas 2013 Award Winners". International Property Awards. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ a b c "OPP Award Winners 2012". OPP Connect. Retrieved 28 May 2013. Cite error: The named reference "OPP Award Winners 2012" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "The Fast50 Business Award Winners 2011". The Fast50. Retrieved 13 May 2013.