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Lifestyle Communities recorded a sharp slowdown in both new and established home sales in the first quarter, as Victorian downsizers took longer to commit. Net debt fell by $8.4 million, but forthcoming VCAT refund payments will draw on working capital and existing debt facilities.

US Masters Residential Property Group (URF) sold 40 properties for US$48.59 million in Q1 2026, cutting its portfolio to 121 assets valued at US$123.21 million. The Group targets a full exit by year-end amid stable market conditions despite geopolitical and local political challenges.

US Masters Residential Property Group aims to divest its entire portfolio by the end of 2026, signalling an end to its operations. The group will prepare 2025 financials on a non-going concern basis, reflecting this strategic wind-down.

US Masters Residential Property Group has amended its term loan facility, increasing the interest rate and extending the maturity date to enhance capital management flexibility.

US Masters Residential Property Group has surpassed its 2025 sales target with over US$200 million in property sales and significantly reduced its debt, while maintaining steady distributions to investors.

US Masters Residential Property Group reported solid Q1 2025 sales of US$48.07 million and a 5% rise in net operating income, while reducing senior debt by over US$31 million despite ongoing market volatility.

US Masters Residential Property Group has restructured its US operations from a REIT to a C-Corp to enhance tax efficiency, aiming to reduce deferred tax liabilities and accelerate capital returns with a $200–225 million sales target for 2025.