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== Other Projects ==
== Other Projects ==


EcoHouse Group sponsors [[Alecrim Futebol Clube|Alecrim FC]] in Natal,<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> asand Alecrim Rugby Club, which won the 2013 Brazilian Cup.<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>
EcoHouse Group sponsors [[Alecrim Futebol Clube|Alecrim FC]] in Natal,<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> and Alecrim Rugby Club, which won the 2013 Brazilian Cup.<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>


In April 2013, the group was invited to participate in MAIS RN,<ref name="EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body">{{cite web|title=EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body|url=http://www.ecohousegroup.com/EcoHouse-Group-chosen-to-sit-on-industry-body.htm}}</ref> 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 (economics)|production]] techniques and [[infrastructure]] needs of Rio Grande do Norte.<ref name="Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado">{{cite web|last=Marques|first=Ciro|title=Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado|url=http://portalnoar.com/governo-do-estado-lanca-projeto-norteara-desenvolvimento-economico-no-rn/|publisher=Portal Noar|accessdate=13 May 2013}}</ref>
In April 2013, the group was invited to participate in MAIS RN,<ref name="EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body">{{cite web|title=EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body|url=http://www.ecohousegroup.com/EcoHouse-Group-chosen-to-sit-on-industry-body.htm}}</ref> 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 (economics)|production]] techniques and [[infrastructure]] needs of Rio Grande do Norte.<ref name="Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado">{{cite web|last=Marques|first=Ciro|title=Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado|url=http://portalnoar.com/governo-do-estado-lanca-projeto-norteara-desenvolvimento-economico-no-rn/|publisher=Portal Noar|accessdate=13 May 2013}}</ref>

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EcoHouse Group Developments Ltd
Company typePrivate
IndustryConstruction
Housing Development
Founded2009 (2009)
FounderAnthony Armstrong Emery
Headquarters
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
,
Brazil
Key people
Anthony Armstrong Emery (founder and CEO)
OwnerAnthony Armstrong Emery

EcoHouse Group Developments Ltd is a multinational real estate company based in London, England with operations in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.[1] The company specialises in the construction of social housing through the Brazilian government's Minha Casa, Minha Vida programme. As of 2013, the group had offices in London, England, Singapore, Brazil, Canada and Dubai and more than 1000 employees. According to the Financial Times it is "one of the largest property and construction companies in northeast Brazil";[2][3][4] however, they do not appear on the 2013 Inteligência Empresarial da Construção list of the hundred largest construction companies in Brazil.[5]

History

Launched in 2007 by Englishman Anthony Armstrong Emery,[6] EcoHouse Group claims to be currently the only UK company authorised to build developments under Minha Casa, Minha Vida.[7]

In April 2012, the group's developments were discussed by Brazil's Minister of Social Security, Garibaldi Alves Filho, at an event which the company had invited him to attend; he described the company as having attention to detail and determination to offer comfort.[8][9]

In January 2013, the group reached a joint investment agreement with Conisa Constructions, a company founded in 1996 specialising in the construction of premium homes in Rio Grande do Norte, with an option to buy a controlling interest later.[10]

In November 2013, legal action is being taken by investors in Singapore against the company for failing to return investment money on time.[11] 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.[12]

Developments

Social Housing

EcoHouse’s first two social housing projects have been Arco Iris and Casa Nova, consisting of 220 and 515 homes respectively.[13][14] The second, Casa Nova, is located near São Gonçalo do Amarante - Natal International Airport,[15] which is set to open in April 2014,.[16] The latest EcoHouse development is Residencial Bosque, which is also located near São Gonçalo do Amarante[17] and is intended to consist of around 2,200 homes.[13]

On visiting the group's social housing projects, Inside Housing News Editor Nick Duxbury repeated the company's statement that its finance model involves receiving funding for projects upfront from retail investors, rather than relying on bank loans like the majority of Minha Casa, Minha Vida developers.[18]

Alongside all developments, the group is planting thousands of Indian neem trees to help combat the threat posed by mosquitoes.[13]

Other Projects

EcoHouse Group sponsors Alecrim FC in Natal,[19] and Alecrim Rugby Club, which won the 2013 Brazilian Cup.[20][21]

In April 2013, the group was invited to participate in MAIS RN,[22] 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.[23]

In July 2013, the group opened the Escola Corporativa Elilde Armstrong, named after the wife of the company founder, at its Bosque Acacias project. The school, which is run in partnership with Rio Grande do Norte's Industrial Social Serices (SESI), is free to attend and provides 20 EcoHouse construction workers with elementary and middle school education. .[24][25]

Awards

MIPIM Best Brazilian Project 2014.[26]

Winner - AIPP Best Developer outside the United Kingdom 2013.[27] Winner - AIPP Most Transparent Marketing Campaign 2013 [27]

Winner - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Affordable Development 2012;[28] winner - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Estate Agency Middle East 2012;[28] Runner Up - OPP Awards for Excellence Best Developer South America 2012[28]

New Europe Magazine Fast 50 Award, 2011 [29]

References

  1. ^ Toby Walne. "'Forget shares, we want to profit from helping Brazil house millions in poverty': Why a land with slums is a top long-term bet - and how to invest in emerging markets". Mail Online. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  2. ^ Levonian-Cole, Teresa (March 7, 2014). "Why developer Anthony Armstrong Emery is hated by some in Brazil". www.ft.com.
  3. ^ Jim White. "EcoHouse Group founder Anthony Armstrong Emery making mark in Brazilian football with Alecrim". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  4. ^ "I'm an Englishman In Brazil showing up the locals". Estates Gazette. 8 June 2013.
  5. ^ "As 100 maiores construtoras do Brasil".
  6. ^ White, Jim (February 2, 2014). "EcoHouse Group founder Anthony Armstrong Emery making mark in Brazilian football with Alecrim". telegraph.co.uk.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Garibaldi Alves Filho praises ECOHOUSE (Fully subtitled version in English)". Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Anthony Armstrong Emery: Delivering for Communities and Investors in Brazil". Intercontinental Finance (117). May 2013.
  10. ^ "Fusão entre Conisa e Ecohouse já tem VGV de R$ 700 mi em 2013". Jornal de Hoje. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  11. ^ "EcoHouse frustrations start to surface".
  12. ^ "Guardian angles". Private Eye. 15 Nov 2013. p. 33.
  13. ^ a b c "Clients - EcoHouse Group". GMB Online. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  14. ^ "EcoHouse Group: Our Developments".
  15. ^ "Minha Casa Minha Vida Brazil | EcoHouse Developments". Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  16. ^ "Aeroporto de São Gonçalo receberá primeiro voo em 1° de abril de 2014". Portal Noar. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  17. ^ "Brazil social housing investment 'makes a difference'". OPP Connect. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  18. ^ Duxbury, Nick. "Building a new Brazil". Inside Housing. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  19. ^ "Alecrim apresenta Stefano Seedorf, primo da estrela holandesa". Tribuna do Norte. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  20. ^ Kolle, Luis. "Alecrim vence BH Rugby e está no Super10 de 2014". Portal do Rugby. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  21. ^ "60 second interview: Anthony Armstrong-Emery of EcoHouse". International Estate Agent Today. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  22. ^ "EcoHouse Group chosen to sit on industry body".
  23. ^ Marques, Ciro. "Governo lança projeto que norteará desenvolvimento econômico no Estado". Portal Noar. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  24. ^ "No canteiro de obras também se aprende a LER". Revista da Industria/RN. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  25. ^ "Brazilian developer opens school for workers". OPP. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  26. ^ "MIPIM 2014 Winners". MIPIM. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  27. ^ a b "The AIPP Awards 2013". AIPP. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  28. ^ a b c "OPP Award Winners 2012". OPP Connect. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  29. ^ "The Fast50 Business Award Winners 2011". The Fast50. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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