Latest Property Sector News

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.

Scentre Group has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.08905 per security for the six months ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option available. The full year results will be released on 24 February 2026.

Centuria Office REIT has delivered a strong half-year performance with increased portfolio valuation and reaffirmed full-year guidance, while strategically divesting a key asset at a premium.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Aland Equity Group Limited has completed significant capital raisings and board restructuring while navigating a challenging quarter for its flagship Growth Fund. The company is positioning itself for expansion into property funds management.

BWP Trust has agreed to sell the Chadstone Homeplus Homemaker Centre for $86.025 million, achieving a premium over its fair value and a strong internal rate of return since acquisition.

Finbar Group has achieved over 70% presales for its Palmyra West Apartments project, signalling strong market demand ahead of construction starting in March 2026.

GPT Group has announced an estimated 12.0 cents per security distribution for the second half of 2025, alongside key dates for investor events in 2026.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced a quarterly unfranked dividend of AUD 0.064 per unit, payable in February 2026, maintaining steady income for investors amid a stable retail property market.

MA Financial Group has contracted to acquire Queensland’s Hyperdome Town Centre for $678.7 million, funded by a $405 million equity raise, pushing its proforma assets under management to $14.7 billion. The group also closed a $230 million credit notes raising early due to strong demand.

Equity Story Group Ltd has secured $1.2 million through a fully subscribed two-tranche placement to accelerate growth in its fund management business and prepare for entry into the property sector in 2026.

Charter Hall Group reported solid FY25 results with 7.4% growth in operating earnings per security and upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance to 95 cents, reflecting robust equity inflows and tenant demand. The company also highlighted significant sustainability progress and board changes at its 2025 AGM.