Latest Retail Property Sector News

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.

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.

MA Financial Group advances exclusive due diligence on a major Queensland retail asset and prepares a new ASX-listed credit notes offer, signaling strategic growth moves.

Vicinity Centres confirms its distribution reinvestment plan will apply to the FY25 final distribution, offering investors a 1% discount on new securities issued under the plan.

Region Group delivered a robust FY25 with a $212.5 million statutory profit driven by property revaluations, steady distributions, and strong portfolio metrics. The REIT also advanced sustainability goals and announced CEO retirement plans, setting the stage for strategic continuity.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a solid FY25 with a $4.3 billion property portfolio post-CCRF transaction, stable earnings, and a strategic acquisition of Hotel Property Investments enhancing income growth. The REIT also commits to net zero emissions by 2025, underscoring its sustainability leadership.

BWP Group reported a strong $265.6 million net profit for FY2025, driven by property valuation gains and rental growth, while completing a major internalisation and lease reset transaction with Wesfarmers.

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.

Region Group reports a $54.4 million uplift in its investment property portfolio valuation as of June 30, 2025, driven by acquisitions and like-for-like gains, while maintaining stable gearing and net tangible assets growth.

Scentre Group has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.086 per security, payable in late February 2025, signaling steady returns ahead of its full-year financial results.

The GPT Group has forged a strategic partnership for Rouse Hill Town Centre and increased its ownership in Highpoint Shopping Centre to 25%, unlocking $176 million in net proceeds to reduce gearing and fuel future investments.