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Abacus Storage King (ASK) is set to internalise its management by acquiring its responsible entity from Abacus Group for about $24 million, unlocking $7 million in annual cost savings and boosting funds from operations by 6%. The move, effective 30 June 2026, coincides with a rebrand to Storage King Group and new leadership appointments.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) is set to internalise management of Abacus Storage King (ASK), acquiring full control of ASK’s responsible entity for $24 million. The move marks a strategic shift as ABG refocuses on its core commercial real estate business.

Kiwi Property Group reported FY26 results showing 4.3% rental income growth, a stronger balance sheet with gearing down to 37.4%, and a dividend increase, while progressing key asset sales and development projects.

Vicinity Centres has secured Eastern Creek Quarter, a hybrid retail hub in Western Sydney, for $400 million, boosting its metropolitan Sydney presence and outlet network.

Centuria Office REIT reported solid leasing growth with 5,742sqm agreed and refinanced $1 billion of debt, lowering margins and extending maturities. The REIT raised FY26 FFO guidance while maintaining a positive medium-term outlook on office markets.

Centuria Industrial REIT has executed $188 million in divestments at an average 17% premium to book value, trimming gearing by about 3%. The REIT also completed a key development in Direk, SA, and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings and distribution guidance.

BWP Group has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer at $3.77 per security, aiming to fund a $163 million development pipeline and reduce gearing.

Property for Industry Limited (NZX: PFI) announced a 10.5% upgrade to its full-year FY26 dividend guidance, now targeting approximately 9.50 cents per share, supported by stable cash flows and controlled capital expenditure.

Australian Unity Office Fund has called an extraordinary meeting to secure approval for selling its final property, delisting from the ASX, and winding up the fund, with directors unanimously recommending the proposal.

The GPT Group delivered strong operational results in Q1 2026 with near-record occupancy across retail, office, and logistics assets, alongside solid retail sales and leasing activity. The group’s $610 million oversubscribed equity raise in its Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund underpins growth plans, while FY 2026 earnings guidance is reiterated.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.

Vicinity Centres delivered a resilient 3Q FY26 with high occupancy, strong retail sales growth, and a $654 million capital raise through long-dated debt issuances, reaffirming its FY26 earnings guidance at the top end.