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August 18, 2026

REIT

GO Residential REIT has agreed to purchase 27 properties from H&R REIT for approximately US$2.8 billion. The deal expands GO's presence across the US Sunbelt region and New York City, adding nearly 13,300 suites to its portfolio. Following completion in late 2026, the combined entity will become Canada's second-largest publicly traded residential REIT by enterprise value while improving its leverage profile.
AREIT, Inc. recorded a 36 per cent increase in first-half net income to P5.8 billion, driven by strong revenues and portfolio expansion. Total revenues rose 30 per cent to P7.7 billion, while assets under management reached P159.4 billion. The firm has proposed a P20 billion asset infusion from Ayala Land, Inc., which will increase its total portfolio value to P179 billion following pending regulatory approvals.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust has agreed to acquire Coliwoo Midtown in Singapore for S$134.0 million, funded by proceeds from its divestment of The Robertson House. The transaction offers a 4.1% EBITDA yield and is expected to raise Distribution per Stapled Security by 2.4%. Completing in 4Q 2026, the deal includes a 10-year triple-net master lease, expanding CLAS' living sector portfolio to 19.5% of total value.
Philippine property giant Megaworld has raised P5.6 billion from block sales of MREIT shares to fund its township development pipeline. The capital will back the next generation of recurring income assets ahead of a major fifth asset infusion. This incoming "Wave 5" expansion will add 303,500 square meters of gross leasable area, diversifying the real estate investment trust beyond offices into retail and hotels.
HMK Capital has registered the Salwa REIT Fund, establishing Qatar's first-ever real estate investment trust collective investment fund under the Qatar Financial Centre regulatory framework. The milestone vehicle introduces an accessible structure for local and international investors to own income-generating property assets, aiming for a future Qatar Stock Exchange listing to improve capital market depth, increase liquidity and support national financial diversification strategies.
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust has completed the purchase of a prime logistics site in the Netherlands for €43.0 million. The modern facility is fully leased to global provider DSV Air & Sea Nederland B.V. for nearly a decade. This strategic move increases the trust’s exposure to the Dutch market and aligns with its goal of expanding its high-quality industrial portfolio through income-generating assets.

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