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The construction materials industry in Brazil has just closed one of the best years ever. On the back of widely available credit and vast investment in Brazilian real estate and infrastructure, construction costs rose by 7.36% in 2010.

The world of investment moves fast and to keep up with the very latest in Brazil, Obelisk International has just fully updated the Brazil Investment Guide. This guide brings you up to date with many investment opportunities available in Brazil.

Latest figures estimate that investment in civil construction in Brazil needs to average R$255 billion a year until 2022. By then, the shortage of property in Brazil should equal that in developed countries.

Once again, Brazil comes out as one of the world’s top destinations for investment. With great achievements this year, investment in Brazil is looking ahead to even better opportunities.

Riding high on a booming economy, sales of real estate in Brazil have never been busier. And the good news for investment is that there’s still plenty of room for growth.

A combination of rising income, buoyant foreign investment and booming property sales make Brazil’s north east the region of the moment. And the state of Rio Grande do Norte is doing particularly well.

As Brazil’s economy grows, so does the Brazilian consumer market. From toothpaste to real estate, Brazil’s middle classes offer a wealth of opportunities for investment.

Brazil’s biggest property investment is on target for 1 million homes by the end of this year. The government programme, Minha Casa Minha Vida, is gradually taking shape and providing much-needed homes for Brazilians.

Credit rating is a vital factor in investment considerations. And when it comes to a country with a stable credit rating for investment, Brazil is reportedly the best bet among the four BRIC nations and other emerging markets.

Foreign investment in Brazil continues full steam ahead. The latest addition to the investor list is J.P. Morgan who has just bought Gávea, one of Brazil’s largest hedge funds.