Latest Retail Property News

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.

Dexus launches the Dexus Strategic Investment Trust series, acquiring a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside and raising $390 million for its DREP2 fund, while legal mediation is pushed to March 2026.

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.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with record revenue and profit growth, strengthened by key acquisitions that expanded its market share to 22%. The company’s focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation sets the stage for continued momentum in 2026.

MA Financial Group has contracted to acquire Queensland’s Hyperdome Town Centre for $678.7 million, funded by a $405 million equity raise, pushing its proforma assets under management to $14.7 billion. The group also closed a $230 million credit notes raising early due to strong demand.