Reit street opens for business

clock

Today marks the first day of trading in shares in real estate investment trusts (Reits), as the UK property market goes through one of its biggest changes ever.

Nine existing property companies have converted to Reit status as of 1 January, with a further seven quoted companies intending to convert over the coming six months, reports industry association Reita. Another 26 companies are unlikely at this stage to contemplate the corporate change required to become a Reit, the association adds. However, Reit status is also being considered by companies not traditionally quoted in the property sector, but which base a significant amount of their business on the fact they also happen to be landlords. These include Enterprise Inns, Aim-listed Terre...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Into the Spider-Verse we go: Chris Justham assesses Trump Mk II

Into the Spider-Verse we go: Chris Justham assesses Trump Mk II

'The cognitive dissonance when your beliefs don't add up cause very real pain'

Chris Justham
clock 04 April 2025 • 3 min read
Investors hold back on equity exodus as they brace for Trump's next move

Investors hold back on equity exodus as they brace for Trump's next move

UK equity funds suffer

Linus Uhlig
clock 03 April 2025 • 2 min read
Darius McDermott: Are we seeing the end of US exceptionalism?

Darius McDermott: Are we seeing the end of US exceptionalism?

The Euro Stoxx 50 Index is up 10.8% since the start of the year

Darius McDermott
clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read