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Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund units have been suspended at the fund’s request after its responsible entity warned that the final audited 2026 financial report may differ materially from figures released in August. The report is expected on 30 September.

Garda Property Group has conditionally agreed to sell its Pinkenba industrial property for $33.25 million, slightly below its independent valuation. The transaction would reduce drawn debt by about $32.9 million and lower gearing to 26.7%, provided the buyer completes due diligence.

Warburg Pincus has lifted its non-binding proposal for Ingenia Communities to $5.25 cash per stapled security, but the revised approach remains conditional on due diligence, board support and financing. Ingenia has not recommended the offer and says no transaction is certain.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT is using US asset sales to lower leverage and concentrate capital on its Australian data centre pipeline, led by the fully funded 88MW SYD1 project. The strategy comes alongside a $100.8 million statutory loss, higher distributions and FY27 guidance for 15.0 cents per security.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT (ASX: HCW) reported a $49.7 million FY26 statutory loss, suspended distributions and received an unmodified audit opinion that nevertheless highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The key unresolved issue is the transfer of 10 Healthscope hospitals to alternative operators.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered stronger FY26 earnings, higher distributions and a 6% lift in portfolio value, supported by resilient leasing performance and property revaluations. The REIT expects funding costs to weigh on FY27 FFO even as it maintains its distribution guidance.

News Corp has reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $9 billion, with Total Segment EBITDA exceeding $1.6 billion and free cash flow reaching $811 million. Dow Jones and digital real estate services led the performance, while the company returned $643 million through share buybacks.

Centuria Office REIT delivered a $55.2 million statutory profit in FY26 and near-record leasing, but its FY27 distribution guidance falls below this year’s payout. The balance sheet is stronger after a $1 billion refinancing, leaving occupancy and rental growth as the key tests ahead.

Centuria Industrial REIT delivered 4% growth in funds from operations for FY26 and expects another lift in FY27, supported by leasing momentum and embedded rental reversion. The opportunity comes with a more exposed interest-rate profile and a development pipeline that still depends on power, planning and execution.

Abacus Group will sell its entire 19.60% interest in Storage King Group for $284.8 million, using the proceeds to repay debt and reduce gearing to about 30%. The transaction simplifies the group’s structure, but part of the sale still requires securityholder approval.

MA Financial has agreed to buy a 50% interest in Melbourne’s The Glen Shopping Centre for $327.5 million while launching a fund targeting more than $500 million of large format retail assets. The transactions lift its retail property activity in the second half of 2026 to $500 million.

Vicinity Centres used its 2026 Capability Showcase to make the case for a more concentrated, premium retail portfolio, led by Chadstone and Chatswood Chase. The presentation also set out development returns, balance-sheet capacity and a sizeable residential option beside Chatswood Chase, although much of the value remains dependent on stabilisation, approvals and market conditions.