Brexit Making Continental Real Estate More Attractive Than U.K., Fund Manager Says

Steve Shigekawa, managing director with Neuberger Berman, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Shigekawa leads the Neuberger Berman Global Real Estate Securities Group.

Shigekawa discussed the impact of  the United Kingdom’s upcoming referendum regarding membership in the European Union and what it means for property markets in both England and on the Continent in Europe.

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Apartment Construction Not Slowing Down, According to Neyland

Ella Shaw Neyland, president of Steadfast Apartment REIT, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Steadfast Apartment REIT is a public, non-listed REIT that acquires and manages mid-tier apartments.

Neyland described the current acquisition conditions in Steadfast’s target. Neyland also discussed supply conditions in those markets.

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Washington REIT Positioned for Growth Following Transformative Period

Paul McDermott, president and CEO of Washington REIT (NYSE: WRE), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

McDermott discussed the changes underway at Washington REIT that have turned the predominantly suburban office REIT into an urban-infill focused player with significantly greater parity between office, multifamily and retail properties.

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APREA Chief Says REIT Race Underway in Asia

Peter Verwer, chief executive of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

APREA represents and promotes the real estate asset class in the Asia Pacific region. It is the industry body for the suppliers and users of capital in the real estate sector.

Verwer discussed developments surrounding listed real estate in India, the potential of the Chinese market, and the outlook for other emerging markets in Asia.

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Malls, Apartment, Office REITs Candidates for M&A, Green Street Consultant Says

Dirk Aulabaugh, managing director with the Green Street Advisors Advisory & Consulting Group, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Green Street’s Advisory & Consulting Group advises private real estate companies, publicly traded and non-listed REITs, C-corps, real estate operating companies, hedge funds, pension funds, family offices, and other real estate market participants.

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