International real estate development and investment company, Ritz Property, has won a coveted ‘Gold’ award at the OPP Awards for Excellence 2014.

The company, that specialises in the construction of property in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in North East Brazil, achieved the top award in the ‘Best Developer in South America’ category, outpacing rivals Pure Resorts Hotels and Residences and Six Senses Residences Freedom Bay, Saint Lucia who took the Silver and Bronze spots sequentially.

Luiz Fernandes, CEO, spoke proudly on behalf of Ritz Property,

“We at Ritz Property are absolutely delighted to have won the top award in the South American developer category at the OPP Awards for Excellence. The Awards are designed to reflect the very best in the industry and we are extremely proud to be counted amongst them with this Gold award. This badge of excellence is a tribute to the continued hard work of the Ritz team around the world, and the ongoing success of our high quality developments in and around Natal in North East Brazil.”

The ‘Best Developer in South America’ category was one of 30 in the awards that are judged independently. As well as the other Best Developer categories for the other regions, additional categories included: the Best Agent in each region, Best Agency awards for different sized organisations, and awards for additional services, such as Best Marketing Campaign, Best Customer Service and Best Media.

With a focus on luxury developments that offer excellent investment potential, Ritz Property hold over 4,000 acres of prime beachfront land in Brazil, ripe for development and, in turn, ripe for those looking to take advantage of the booming Brazilian property market. With offices in the UK, Singapore and Brazil, the company has a global presence, priding themselves on integrity and dependability, as well as a focus on exceptional customer service and delivering excellent financial returns for their clients.