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US Masters Residential is now debt free after repaying its remaining Global Atlantic facility, leaving future property sale proceeds available for security holders after reserves and operating costs. The group sold 38 properties in the September quarter and expects only a small asset stub to remain at year-end.

Storage King Group has reaffirmed its FY27 distribution guidance at 4.5 cents per security, even as group occupancy fell towards the bottom of its target range and gearing increased. The self-storage operator is now leaning on internalisation savings, asset recycling and development lease-up to support the next phase of growth.

Ingenia has opened a new round in its takeover contest after receiving a non-exclusive Warburg Pincus proposal worth $5.55 cash per stapled security, plus a possible distribution of up to $0.05. AVID now has until 15 November to match or improve it, while Ingenia continues to pursue its proposed Peet acquisition.

Growthpoint Properties Australia has reaffirmed FY27 earnings and distribution guidance after record office leasing lifted direct portfolio occupancy to 96%. The REIT is also reviewing its capital settings as higher interest rates keep pressure on funding costs and investor sentiment.

AVID Property Group has matched the Warburg Pincus consortium’s effective offer for Ingenia at up to $5.60 per stapled security, keeping the rival takeover contest alive. The proposals remain non-binding, while Ingenia continues to progress its proposed Peet acquisition.

Regency Centers lifted its 2026 outlook and increased its quarterly common dividend by 6% after stronger third-quarter operating results. The upbeat performance came alongside a sharp decline in GAAP net income, driven partly by a US$65.1 million real estate impairment charge.

Camden Property Trust held its 2026 Core FFO target after a modest third-quarter beat, but lowered its EPS and same-property NOI outlook. The apartment landlord’s reported profit was boosted by a roughly US$1 billion gain from selling its California portfolio.

Simon Property Group delivered stronger operating metrics in the third quarter, lifting its full-year Real Estate FFO guidance and quarterly dividend. The result was tempered by lower GAAP earnings after non-cash mark-to-market losses.

Vivmark Residential delivered higher adjusted operating earnings in its first quarter following the Equity Residential and AvalonBay merger, while merger costs drove a steep GAAP loss. The newly combined landlord raised its annual synergy target to US$135 million and forecast further pressure from California property taxes.

Iron Mountain delivered record third-quarter revenue and AFFO, raised its 2026 outlook and lifted its quarterly dividend by 15%. Data centre leasing and asset lifecycle management are driving the company’s faster-growing businesses, although expansion is demanding substantial capital.

Ingenia Communities has executed the deed that sets the ownership structure for a major joint venture at Peet’s Flagstone City project, satisfying one limb of a condition attached to its proposed Peet acquisition. ACCC clearance and other completion requirements remain outstanding.

The GPT Group has reaffirmed its FY 2026 earnings and distribution guidance after maintaining 97.6% portfolio occupancy in the September quarter. Retail and logistics remained particularly firm, while office leasing improved at Grosvenor Place and a $380 million Brisbane acquisition expanded the group’s value-add partnership.