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The May / June 2010 Brazil Real Estate and Land Investor Newsletter: information, notices, links, hints, tips, facts and figures of relevance.

An interview with Development Director of Walmart Brazil, discussing the company’s 15 year history in the country, opportunities, risks, market idiosyncrasies as well as future plans.

As the largest and wealthiest state of Brazil, São Paulo’s property and land market is worth paying attention to – this short blog post provides a general outline to the state including some history of the area, its economic growth and the main industries in operation. We also provide a link to our full state guide including an interactive map and detailed information on each of the 645 municipalities.

An interview with Ana Maria Castelo: economist and coordinator of construction and housing studies at the Fundação Getulio Vargas (one of Brazil’s leading universities) – covering issues including the future growth of the Brazilian housing market; challenges; eliminating the risks of a bubble forming; supply issues; asset protection; the lack of a price index and financing for overseas investors.

An introduction to the microfinance industry in Brazil – aimed at investors, venture capitalists and angels with interest in the field (please see a link to the various projects we are supporting at the bottom of the email).

A short interview with the organisers of the Nordest Invest event in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.