Latest Property Trusts News

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

BWP Property Group and BWP Trust have announced a preliminary distribution estimate of 9.83 cents per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a 4% increase from the prior period. The entire distribution will come from BWP Trust, with no dividend expected from BWP Property Group Ltd.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) has declared an estimated distribution of 17.7 cents per security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a reduction from prior payouts as it balances income returns with strategic capital initiatives.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

GPT Group has declared an estimated 12.25 cents per stapled security distribution for the first half of 2026, marking a modest increase from prior payouts as it prepares to release interim financial results in August.

Aspen Group lifts FY26 total distributions by 10% to 11 cents per security, marking the first time part of its payout is a fully franked dividend following a tax-paying status.

GDI Property Group has finalised the sale of the last five properties in its Autoleague Portfolio for $42.75 million, delivering total gross proceeds above $145 million and a strong 13% IRR for investors.

Stride Property Group posted a 44% jump in FY26 profit after tax to $31.3 million, driven by strategic portfolio moves, management fee growth, and sustainability progress. The group maintained an 8.0cps dividend amid a $1.4 billion diversified property portfolio and a strong balance sheet.

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.

National Storage REIT has been acquired by a Brookfield-GIC consortium, with all stapled securities bought at $2.80 each and key board changes implemented. The company is set to delist from the ASX following the transaction.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has given the green light to the acquisition of National Storage REIT by a Brookfield-GIC consortium, marking a key milestone in a $6.7 billion transaction. Trading in NSR securities will halt as the deal moves toward completion in early May.

Garda Property Group has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 21 million securities starting in April 2026, continuing its capital management strategy without requiring shareholder approval.