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Foundations in place for large and credible Asian REIT market

The REIT market in Asia will continue to grow, despite current interest rate headwinds, says S&P.
July 05, 2006
Buoyed by favourable economic, investment, and regulatory conditions, Asia's nascent real estate investment trust REIT market has expanded at a feverish pace in the last few years. REITs have now firmly established themselves as a credible and alternative asset class in the region.

The total market value of REITs across Asia, including Australia, recently pushed through the $100 billion mark. Excluding Australia, Asia's REIT sector has grown from virtually nothing at the start of the decade to a $40 billion-plus industry comprising more than 100 trusts. Property owners and investors in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong have led the charge see table 1.

Despite some headwinds, including rising interest rates, further strong...
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