Course

[16 Sep 25] Mastering REITS: Insights for Property Developers and Real Estate Professionals

OVERVIEW    

With Singapore emerging as the second-largest REIT hub in Asia Pacific, the SGX-REIT market presents significant opportunities for property developers seeking to diversify their portfolios, unlock capital, and enhance asset value.

This one-day masterclass provides a comprehensive understanding of the SGX-REIT landscape, including its history, structure, and regulatory framework. Developers will gain valuable insights into the key factors driving REIT investments, sustainability, and scalability compared to traditional development models.

By exploring real-world case studies of successful REIT investments, divestments, and capital recycling, participants will learn how to leverage REITs for long-term passive income, portfolio optimization, and strategic growth.

TOPICS COVERED

• Evolution and structure of SGX-REITs
• SGX-REITs regulations and guidelines
• Key factors in evaluating REITs investments
• REITs vs. traditional developer business models
• Sustainability and scalability of REITs
• Capital recycling and asset enhancement strategies
• Case studies on REIT investments and divestments
• Key trends and future outlook for SGX-REITs
• Leveraging REITs for portfolio diversification and growth

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Appreciation of SGX-REITS history and development
• Understanding of the REITS structure
• REITS guidelines and rules
• Key factors in evaluating REITS investment
• Sustainability and scalability of the REIT business model vs developer business model
• Key development trends in REITS

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Project Managers and Development Managers
• Real Estate Consultants and Advisors
• Architects and Planners
• Professionals involved in evaluating and assessing investment opportunities in the property sector

• Professionals working in government agencies or regulatory bodies related to property development, urban planning, or real estate policy

CPD Points

4 CEA CPD Professional Competencies Credits

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Mr Lester Leow

Lester specialises in commercial and industrial real estate transactions. He offers a strong background in real estate investment analysis, portfolio management, and financial modeling. Lester has conducted detailed financial analysis and due diligence for real estate investment opportunities, including market research, valuation and risk assessment. He also has experience with preparing investment memorandums, financial models and advise on investment strategies. He was previously a fund manager for a listed industrial REIT with a portfolio of $550 million, in his career he has transacted over S$1 billion in capital market investment sales.

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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