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Dexus Industria REIT has slightly upgraded its FY26 funds from operations guidance, driven by robust portfolio income growth and strategic acquisitions in key industrial hubs. The REIT’s active management and development pipeline underpin its confidence in delivering secure, growing income.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported a strong first half for 2025, with total revenue surging over 20% and net profit rising by 10%, while distributions remain steady.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has reported solid half-year results for 2026, underpinned by resilient income growth and a $19.8 million uplift in portfolio valuation. The fund maintains a conservative capital structure while advancing key development projects.

REA Group Ltd reported a solid 5% revenue increase for H1 FY26, driven by strong buyer demand and strategic AI integration, alongside announcing a $200 million on-market share buy-back.

Garda Property Group reported a 16% rise in revenue and a 20% increase in funds from operations for the first half of 2026, while net profit after tax fell by nearly 24%. The group declared a steady interim distribution of 4 cents per security.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund members have voted to replace Elanor Funds Management Limited with Evolution Trustees Limited as the responsible entity, marking a significant governance shift now officially recorded by ASIC.

Centuria Office REIT has reported a strong half-year performance with a 56% increase in revenue and a significant turnaround to a $61.5 million net profit, while maintaining steady distributions.

Iron Road Ltd maintained modest spending on its Central Eyre Iron Project while progressing exploration at the Mulgathing Project, with key drilling results awaited. The company also updated its strategic land options at Cape Hardy amid subdued steel market conditions.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has reaffirmed its FY26 distribution guidance of 6.5 cents per security, buoyed by strong leasing activity and a modest uplift in portfolio valuations. However, potential management changes could cloud future payouts.

Lifestyle Communities has restructured its debt with $425 million in new long-term facilities, simplifying its financing and resetting key covenants to support growth amid Victoria’s property market recovery.

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, reinforcing its strategy of capital recycling through joint ventures.