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

Other investing strategies are available: Performance chasing has served well despite risks

Other investing strategies are available: Performance chasing has served well despite risks

'Perhaps not surprisingly in such momentum-driven markets, performance chasing came out top'

Laith Khalaf
clock 24 March 2025 • 4 min read
Advisers take 'marmite' approach to smoothed funds

Advisers take 'marmite' approach to smoothed funds

Recognise benefits but put off by complexity and price

Isabel Baxter
clock 20 March 2025 • 4 min read
How Trump has strengthened the case for on-the-ground investing in Asia

How Trump has strengthened the case for on-the-ground investing in Asia

It is possible to find potentially 'Trump-proof' stocks throughout the region

Gabriel Sacks
clock 13 March 2025 • 4 min read