Latest Retail Real Estate News

Dexus has forecast lower FY27 earnings while refocusing its business on office, industrial, retail and selected alternatives. The ASX-listed real estate group is also targeting more than A$2 billion of capital release, but remains exposed to infrastructure fund liquidity issues and the unresolved APAC appeal.

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.

BWP Group has successfully closed its $228 million fully underwritten entitlement offer, with retail investors contributing $19 million and institutional investors covering the balance.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered 89% of its US$1.312 billion 2030 subordinated notes and plans to redeem the remainder, boosting liquidity to A$3.2 billion while maintaining 4% growth targets for 2026.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced an ordinary unfranked quarterly distribution of AUD 0.0215 per unit for the period ending 31 December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to investors.

Harvey Norman Holdings detailed its expansive international growth and omni-channel strategy at its 2025 AGM, highlighting new flagship stores and AI-driven retail innovations across eight countries.

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.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced its latest quarterly distribution of AUD 0.0215 per unit, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering investors a choice to reinvest their dividends into new units.

Carindale Property Trust reported a solid 6.4% increase in revenue to $61.6 million and a significant jump in net profit to $39.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, underpinned by strong property valuations and operational performance.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.124 per security for the six months ending 30 June 2025, with key dates set for late June and August.

MA Financial Group is set to acquire Melbourne-based IP Generation, adding $2 billion in assets and boosting its real estate management platform to over $12 billion AUM. The deal is expected to enhance earnings in FY25 and deepen MA’s presence in the retail real estate sector.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Cenomi Centers have entered a decade-long exclusive partnership to bring the Westfield brand to Saudi Arabia’s premier shopping centres, aiming to reshape retail experiences across the Kingdom’s largest cities.