Latest Real Estate Investment Trusts News

Arena REIT delivered higher earnings, distributions and asset values in FY2026, but the failure of a major childcare tenant has forced a sharp reset in its near-term outlook. Edge Early Learning accounts for about 14% of rental income and is now in voluntary administration after missing rent.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) posted a 26.8% jump in operating earnings to $488.1 million for FY26, supported by record equity inflows and strong property funds management growth.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) beats FY26 EBITDA guidance with $127 million, appoints Simon Mitchell and Ralph Goninan as Co-Heads, and accelerates its SYD1 data centre expansion amid strong Australian market demand.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

BWP Property Group posted a 54% jump in statutory net profit for FY26, driven by management internalisation, lease resets with Bunnings, and strategic acquisitions. Distributions rose 4.1%, with Moody’s upgrading the credit rating to A3 stable.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) reported a 20.5% jump in net profit to $160.4 million for FY26, underpinned by strong leasing activity, premium asset divestments, and advancing data centre initiatives.

Scentre Group has announced an estimated distribution of AUD 0.09215 per stapled security for the half-year ending 30 June 2026, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available and currency election options for investors.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has secured over 80% of Reef Casino Trust units, making its $3.87 per unit takeover offer unconditional and setting a firm 14 August deadline without extension.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has waived all remaining conditions on its $3.87 per unit takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust, securing 80.97% ownership and setting a firm 14 August close date.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has cleared key regulatory hurdles and removed the minimum acceptance condition from its takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust, holding nearly 80% of units and urging unitholders to accept before the 14 August deadline.