Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime is set to usher in a new era for the listed property sector by affording certain tax advantages to qualifying entities and providing certainty in respect of the tax treatment of property loan stock companies.

IN A move to bring South Africa’s listed property sector in line with international standards, simplify tax handling and enhance governance, investors have been able to put money into real estate investment trusts (REITs) on the JSE since May 1.