Latest Real Estate Investment Trust News

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for eight of its Australian ETFs, detailing investment strategies, fees, risks, and operational protocols under ASX AQUA Rules.

Rural Funds Group has lodged replacement constitutions for its key trusts, Rural Funds Trust and RF Active, refining governance, stapling mechanics, and compliance frameworks to align with evolving regulatory standards.

US Masters Residential Property Fund (ASX:URF) has announced an on-market buy-back program for up to 68.8 million fully paid stapled securities, representing approximately 10% of its units on issue. The buy-back will run from April 7, 2026, to April 6, 2027, and will be conducted through Taylor Collison Limited.

Healthscope has paid all rent due through April 2026 for hospitals owned by HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT, while alternative operators submit plans to take over hospital operations.

Centuria Office REIT has successfully refinanced $1 billion of debt, reducing margins by around 30 basis points and extending debt maturity to 4.3 years, with no expiries until FY29. This move signals strong lender confidence amid a volatile interest rate environment.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

National Storage REIT has dispatched the crucial Scheme Booklet to securityholders detailing the all-cash acquisition offer by a Brookfield and GIC consortium, setting the stage for the upcoming vote on 15 April 2026.

US Masters Residential Property Group reported a $57.3 million net loss for 2025 amid a strategic shift to wind down operations by selling its entire US residential property portfolio by the end of 2026. The Group surpassed its aggressive 2025 sales target, setting the stage for capital returns to security holders.

United Overseas Australia Ltd reported a robust 61.7% increase in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a 48% rise in revenue. The company declared a final unfranked dividend of 2.00 cents per share, maintaining its payout despite strong earnings growth.

Rural Funds Group has reported a striking 292% surge in profit after tax for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a 13% rise in revenue, signalling robust growth in its agricultural property portfolio.

Dexus has announced a new on-market buyback of up to 10% of its securities, aiming to address the disconnect between its market valuation and underlying asset values while maintaining capital discipline.

BWP Group has announced its actual interim distribution of AUD 0.0958 per stapled security for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside details of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.