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HKREITA’s Statement on 2026 Policy Address

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) welcomes the initiatives outlined in the 2026 Policy Address to further develop Hong Kong’s REIT market. The initiatives span market accessibility, regulatory enhancement and product innovation, including facilitating REIT privatisation and restructuring, providing a stamp duty waiver for the transfer of non-residential properties into listing REITs, streamlining processes for quality overseas REITs seeking a dual...

16 September 2026

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HKREITA’s statement on 2026/27 Budget

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) welcomes the initiatives announced by the HKSAR Government in the Budget 2026/27 to promote the development of Hong Kong’s REIT sector.The proposed measures, including the early inclusion of REITs under the mutual market access framework, the waiver of stamp duty for the transfer of non‑residential properties into REITs seeking to list, and enhanced flexibility for...

26 February 2026

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HKREITA Welcomes SFC’s New REIT Channel and Streamlined Authorisation Process

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) welcomes the Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) launch of the new REIT Channel to facilitate the authorisation of new real estate investment trusts (REITs) for public offerings. We are also pleased to note the SFC’s efforts to streamline the authorisation process and documentary requirements for REITs.HKREITA supports the regulator’s ongoing efforts to advance the development...

14 October 2025

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Deloitte and HKREITA Report Maps Path for Hong Kong REIT Market Growth

Flexible regulatory and tax framework crucial for Hong Kong real estate investment trust (REIT) market expansionIntroduction of corporate REIT structures, flexible development and property holding rules, tax transparency treatment and lower stamp duty for REIT property transfers identified as key measures to enhance city's appealUpcoming Stock Connect inclusion and government support measures poised to strengthen market accessibility and boost investor...

12 December 2024

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HKREITA Welcomes the Extension of Government Leases Ordinance

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) welcomes the Extension of Government Leases Ordinance (the Ordinance) that came into force on 5 July 2024.The Ordinance has addressed HKREITA’s major recommendation regarding the lengthening of the notice period for the publication of the negative list through Gazette notice. The Government has also previously addressed HKREITA’s other concerns by making clarification of what constitutes...

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