Latest Asset Recycling News

GDI Property Group enters FY27 with full occupancy at its flagship Perth offices, a 25% lift in Funds From Operations and a plan to sell more than $100 million of non-core assets. Management is also targeting another 5.0 cents per security distribution, while warning that it may be paid partly or wholly from capital.

Scentre Group has reaffirmed its 2026 earnings and distribution targets after reporting higher customer traffic, stronger business partner sales and record-level occupancy across its Westfield portfolio. The update also puts a number on the group’s exposure to David Jones and details fresh debt funding and asset recycling.

Region Group has maintained its FY27 earnings targets after reporting stronger occupancy, supermarket sales and leasing metrics at its annual meeting. The group has also exchanged contracts to sell three neighbourhood centres for $73.5 million as it sharpens its portfolio strategy.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund has posted a $30.1 million FY2026 statutory loss as property values weakened, while its planned $218.6 million retail sale prepares the fund for a healthcare-focused reset. The transaction could reduce gearing to 16.8%, but FY2027 distribution guidance is below the latest payout and refinancing remains unfinished.

GDI Property Group (ASX:GDI) lifted FY26 Funds From Operations by 25% to $44.5 million while reducing gearing to 33% and maintaining its 5.00 cents per security distribution. The annual report also sets out a buyback of up to 5% of stapled securities, but says completing the programme may depend on further asset sales.

LDR Capital Property Fund plans to retire $81.6 million of debt after asset sales, targeting a sharp reduction in gearing while it reshapes the portfolio. Investors will receive no distributions for the first two FY27 quarters, with payments deferred until March and June 2027.

ARN Media posted a $28.3 million net loss for the half-year to June 2026, hit by a $25 million impairment and legal settlements, while digital revenue grew and cost savings accelerated.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reported a 44% jump in profit to $361.6 million for FY26, driven by strong property income and a $311 million portfolio valuation uplift. The REIT maintained stable distributions and upgraded its debt facilities with a BBB+ credit rating.

Vital Healthcare Property Trust (NZX:VHP) delivered a robust FY26, marked by a successful management internalisation, 23.5% AFFO growth, and a stable distribution payout, underpinning its position as a leading healthcare infrastructure owner in Australasia.

Growthpoint Properties Australia is set to sell its Perth Woolworths distribution centre for $267.7 million, marking a significant milestone in its capital recycling strategy and expected to reduce gearing by 4%.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) delivered FY26 distributions of 20.9 cents per security, matching guidance amid resilient income growth and portfolio enhancement.

Growthpoint Properties Australia sustains strong office leasing momentum in FY26 with 54,721 sqm executed and reaffirmed financial guidance, supported by active capital management and leadership appointments.