Latest Real Estate Investment Trusts News

Waypoint REIT’s half-year update reveals a 3.4% portfolio valuation increase to $2.89 billion, alongside a strategic pause in its $50 million buyback program after $32.9 million in purchases.

Abacus Storage King has received a revised non-binding acquisition proposal from a consortium including Ki Corporation and Public Storage, with due diligence now underway. Securityholders are advised to hold tight as the independent board committee explores the potential deal.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced a distribution of 1.0664 cents per unit for June 2025, translating to an annualised return of 8.11% based on net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages.

AIMS Property Securities Fund has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a significant stake in AIMS APAC REIT at a notable discount, targeting an attractive dividend yield of over 8%.

Abacus Storage King has received a revised acquisition proposal from a consortium led by Ki Corporation and Public Storage, increasing their cash offer by 15% to A$1.65 per security. The independent board committee is opening a six-week due diligence window but urges securityholders to hold off on any action.

Garda Property Group has announced the taxable components of its distribution for the year ending 30 June 2025, outlining fund payments and capital gains attributed to investors. The distribution is scheduled for payment on 16 July 2025, with further tax details to follow in the annual statement.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWP Management Limited from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital expenditure at key Bunnings sites. The transaction aims to enhance income certainty, reduce costs, and increase distributions for investors.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has successfully raised A$1.71 million by issuing 288,540 new units under a non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan, strengthening its capital base without incurring brokerage costs.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWPM from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital upgrades. The transaction is forecast to be accretive to FY2026 distributions and requires investor approval.

BWP Trust and Wesfarmers have agreed on a transformative $142.6 million transaction involving management internalisation, lease extensions with Bunnings, and capital commitments to upgrade stores, aiming to boost income certainty and distribution growth.

BWP Trust has announced a significant $45 million net gain from property revaluations for the second half of FY2025, driven by rising rents and a slight compression in capitalisation rates.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a $14.3 million uplift in portfolio valuation for the first half of 2025, driven by a rare compression in capitalisation rates and strong demand in the fuel and convenience retail sector.