Steady Income Stream
REITs are known for regular dividend payouts, which can be appealing for passive income seekers.
Buy Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with Averion Invest
Investing in REITs (Singapore or globally) provides you with an accessible way to generate passive income from real estate without the burden of being a landlord, as they are legally required to distribute a significant portion of their income to investors.
REITs investing also offer portfolio diversification and are highly liquid, allowing for easy buying and selling via our Averion Invest platform.
Why invest in REITs
Liquidity
Unlike physical real estate, REIT units are traded on stock exchanges, so you can buy and sell them easily.
Inflation Hedge
Rental income and property values often rise in tandem with inflation, helping to preserve purchasing power.
Diversification Without Huge Capital
Gain exposure to multiple property sectors and geographies without needing millions to buy a building.
Potential for Capital Growth
REIT prices can rise over time if property values and rental income grow.
Suitable for Different Investor Types
REITs attract dividend investors seeking stable income, long-term investors looking for growth, and beginners who want an accessible entry point into real estate.
Steady Income Stream
REITs are known for regular dividend payouts, which can be appealing for passive income seekers.
Liquidity
Unlike physical real estate, REIT units are traded on stock exchanges, so you can buy and sell them easily.
Inflation Hedge
Rental income and property values often rise in tandem with inflation, helping to preserve purchasing power.
Diversification Without Huge Capital
Gain exposure to multiple property sectors and geographies without needing millions to buy a building.
Potential for Capital Growth
REIT prices can rise over time if property values and rental income grow.
Suitable for Different Investor Types
REITs attract dividend investors seeking stable income, long-term investors looking for growth, and beginners who want an accessible entry point into real estate.
Buying REITs on Local or Global Exchanges
With Averion Invest, you can buy REITs on both the Singapore and international markets.
Listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), local REITs such as CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), Mapletree Logistics Trust, and Frasers Centrepoint Trust offer investors exposure to familiar, home-market assets while tapping into growth opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.
With Averion Invest, you can buy REITs on both the Singapore and international markets.
Investors can access REITs listed in markets like the US and Hong Kong, including Prologis, Simon Property Group, and Link REIT, providing geographic diversification and exposure to global property trends across sectors such as logistics, retail, and office spaces.
How to get started on REITs investing?
1
Apply for an account
Apply online and wait for your account to be verified
2
Fund your account
Deposit seamlessly via bank transfer
3
Find and invest
Access a wide range of REITs in retail, office and residential sectors globally
What Are REITs and How Do They Work?
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. Think of it as a way for everyday investors to own a slice of large-scale property assets, such as shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, logistics hubs, and even data centres, without having to buy an entire building.
Pooling Investor Funds
- REITs collect money from multiple investors.
Owning & Managing Assets
- This money is used to acquire and manage properties.
Generating Rental Income
- The tenants' rent becomes revenue for the REIT.
Paying Out Dividends
- By law, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders, making them attractive to income-seeking investors.
In short, when you buy REIT units, you're buying into a portfolio of properties — and earning a share of the rental income.
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REITs earn income primarily from rent collected on their properties. They are required by law to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders as dividends, making them attractive for regular income. They can also profit from capital appreciation if property values increase.
No, dividends are not guaranteed. They depend on the REIT's rental income, occupancy rates, and operational costs. While many REITs have stable distributions, economic downturns or poor property performance can reduce dividends.
Common Singapore REIT sectors include:
- Retail REITs (shopping malls)
- Industrial REITs (warehouses, logistics)
- Office REITs (commercial buildings)
- Hospitality REITs (hotels)
- Healthcare REITs (hospitals, nursing homes)
- Data Centre REITs (server and data storage facilities)
Each sector reacts differently to economic cycles, so diversification is key.
You can buy REITs by opening a trading account with a licensed stockbroker such as Averion Invest. Once your account is funded, search for REITs listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), review their details, and place a buy order during market hours, just like purchasing regular shares.
Key risks include:
- Interest rate risk: Higher rates may reduce REIT attractiveness.
- Property market risk: Falling property values can affect NAV and dividends.
- Occupancy risk: Low tenant occupancy reduces rental income.
- Economic cycles: Sectors like retail or hospitality may be affected by economic slowdowns.
