The benefits of REITs

UK-REITs provide a range of important benefits to companies and investors. And, because UK-REITs are listed on the Main Market of the Exchange, they also enjoy all the other benefits associated with London's flagship equity market.

Benefits for companies

• tax efficient structure
• access to new investors/capital
• potentially closer performance to Net Asset Value (NAV)
• acquisition currency

Benefits for investors

• tax transparent
• potentially high-yield returns
• access to property for minimal outlay
• low/controlled gearing
• portfolio diversification (low correlation to equities and bonds)
• liquidity - easy to buy/sell
• strong corporate governance

We believe that the introduction of UK-REITs will over time lead to an increased proportion entering the public markets, providing investors with increased choice and access to high quality product in an attractive, tax-efficient and liquid form.

The London Stock Exchange’s established position as first choice for international companies means it is ideally placed to develop into a global centre for REITs.