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 privatisation and restructuring, will support Hong Kong’s position as a leading REIT hub in Asia by enhancing liquidity, broadening investor participation and supporting sustainable sector growth.

The stamp duty wavier for REIT property transfers was one of the policy recommendations in the market research report jointly issued by HKREITA and Deloitte China in late 2024. HKREITA is pleased that the authorities positively responded to market requests. The association looks forward to working closely with the Government and the SFC to support effective implementation and the long‑term development of Hong Kong’s REIT sector.

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About Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA)

HKREITA is a collaborative platform of the city's real estate investment trusts (REITs) sector. The association brings together REIT managers, industry practitioners and professionals working in the REIT sector who share the association’s vision to jointly promote the overall development of the REIT market in Hong Kong. HKREITA seeks to pool ideas and to serve as the representative voice of the REIT sector in Hong Kong, and works closely with policymakers and other stakeholders to boost Hong Kong's position in the global REIT market.

For details, please visit hkreita.com