Latest Retail Property News

Vicinity Centres confirms its distribution reinvestment plan will apply to the FY26 interim distribution, offering investors a 1% discount on new securities. Key dates and pricing details have been outlined for the upcoming distribution period.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported a robust half-year result, doubling its profit to $243.5 million driven by significant fair value gains on its property portfolio, while maintaining stable distributions to unitholders.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

Scentre Group has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.08905 per security for the six months ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option available. The full year results will be released on 24 February 2026.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a robust half-year result with statutory profit surging to $240.7 million, driven by portfolio growth and strategic transactions. The REIT also advanced its convenience retail focus and announced a major debt refinancing.

BWP Trust has agreed to sell the Chadstone Homeplus Homemaker Centre for $86.025 million, achieving a premium over its fair value and a strong internal rate of return since acquisition.

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, reinforcing its strategy of capital recycling through joint ventures.

Waypoint REIT has secured a decade-long lease extension with Viva Energy Australia on 21 sites, boosting rental income by over 12% from August 2026. The REIT also strengthens its financial footing through key refinancing moves.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a $20.2 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H2 2025, driven by cap rate compression and steady rental growth. The update signals strong investor demand for stable retail assets.

Scentre Group has sold a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside to a Dexus-managed fund for $683 million, maintaining half ownership and management control. This move injects fresh capital aligned with its long-term strategy.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced a quarterly unfranked dividend of AUD 0.064 per unit, payable in February 2026, maintaining steady income for investors amid a stable retail property market.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported a $219 million preliminary valuation gain alongside a strategic refinancing of $810 million in debt, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance amid strong portfolio fundamentals.