TORONTO, June 29, 2015 /CNW/ – NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) ("NorthWest", the "REIT") is pleased to announce a preliminary unaudited portfolio valuation increase of C$69.7M (NZ$83.0M) at its affiliate Vital Healthcare Property Trust (NZX:VHP) ("Vital Trust") for Vital Trust's fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Northwest owns an approximate 24% interest in Vital Trust. Vital Trust is also managed by a subsidiary of NorthWest (the "Vital Manager").