17th Annual AFIRE Foreign Investment Survey

AFIRE is currently conducting its 17th Annual AFIRE Foreign Investment Survey. The Annual Survey is conducted jointly by AFIRE and the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to objectively assess the plans, decision factors, and opinions of AFIRE Members regarding real estate investment opportunities. All survey responses are confidential and none of your responses will be directly attributed to you or your firm. The Survey provides unique insights into the world of international real estate. Your contribution helps make these insights relevant and valuable.

We have sent the survey via email to the primary delegates of each of our Institutional and Associate member organizations. If you are a primary delegate please click below to go the Members’ Only Section of the Web site where you can download a copy to send back to us. We very much hope you will take the time to complete the survey and send us your response by October 1.
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AFIRE at EXPO REAL 2008
October 6-8, 2008
New Munich Trade Fair Centre
Munich, Germany

AFIRE will host its Annual EXPO REAL Brunch at the Restaurant Seeblick on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, from 9:00am to 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you there!
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AFIRE, Real Estate Capital Partners and Principal Real Estate Investors will again co-host a stand at EXPO REAL 2008. We will be in the same spot as last year, stand B1.510, so plan to stop by. www.exporeal.net

AFIRE at MIPIM Asia
November 19-21, 2008
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong

AFIRE will host a stand for the second time at 2008 MIPIM Asia in Hong Kong, and will sponsor the event for the third year. MIPIM Asia is a business-to-business property event focusing specifically on the Asia-Pacific region. MIPIM Asia has been created to help international investors from around the world tap into the opportunities available in the most vibrant property development market in the world. It provides an exclusive platform for property developers with local expertise to seek investment, and connects regional and international investors. The event offers informative conferences and a showcase of development projects. Among the 2,500 professionals expected, more than 600 investors, end-users, hotel groups and retailers will be attending this year. If you’d like more information, please go to www.mipimasia.com.

Because so many AFIRE members attended MIPIM Asia in 2007, we have decided to host an AFIRE Brunch at MIPIM Asia, at the Grand Hyatt which is connected to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Please be sure to send in a registration form if you or someone from your organization can attend.

2009 AFIRE European Conference
June 16-17, 2009
Claridge’s
London, UK

AFIRE will host the 2009 European Conference in London at the historic Claridge’s hotel. The event will begin with an evening reception on June 16th, followed by a full day of programming, and ending with a reception on the 17th. Be sure to mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there!