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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APREA Focused on Growing REITs in China, India

The Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (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.

APREA CEO Peter Verwer previously served as the chief executive of the Property Council of Australia for more than 20 years.

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APREA Chief Sees Convergence in International REIT Rules

Peter Verwer, chief executive of the Asia-Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA), joined REIT.com at NAREIT headquarters in Washington for a video interview.

Verwer took over as head of APREA this year from former chief executive Peter Mitchell. Verwer discussed some of his priorities for the organization. He described the current environment in the Asia-Pacific market as “one of the greatest opportunities for real estate wealth creation that we’ve ever seen.” As such, he said his chief objective is to expand opportunities for real estate investment in Asia.

Peter Verwer

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