Latest Real Estate Investment Trusts News

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

WAM Income Maximiser posted a robust 19.2% investment portfolio gain in FY2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4%, while raising fully franked dividends and launching a new entitlement offer to fuel further growth.

Vicinity Centres lifted its FY26 net profit after tax by 38.5% to $1.39 billion, supported by a 2.9% revenue increase and a 3.9% rise in funds from operations. The retail property trust declared a final unfranked distribution of 6.20 cents per stapled security, continuing its steady payout policy.

BWP Property Group posted a 54% jump in statutory net profit for FY26, driven by management internalisation, lease resets with Bunnings, and strategic acquisitions. Distributions rose 4.1%, with Moody’s upgrading the credit rating to A3 stable.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a 128% surge in statutory profit to $275.9 million for FY26, supported by a $150.7 million property revaluation gain and a $248 million net acquisition spree. The REIT also completed a $2 billion debt refinancing, extending maturities and cutting margins.

Scentre Group has announced an estimated distribution of AUD 0.09215 per stapled security for the half-year ending 30 June 2026, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available and currency election options for investors.

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

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) reported a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong rental growth, while raising guidance for FY27.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has cleared key regulatory hurdles and removed the minimum acceptance condition from its takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust, holding nearly 80% of units and urging unitholders to accept before the 14 August deadline.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP) has agreed to sell five retail properties to an institutional investor-backed fund, retaining a 10% stake and realising $218.6 million in value. The move reduces REP’s gearing to around 16% and rebalances its portfolio to 74% healthcare exposure.