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Assessing the Importance of Factors Influencing the Future Development of REITs in Malaysia

Author/s: Graeme Newell, Atasya Osmadi

Date Published: 1/01/2010

Published in: Volume 16 - 2010 Issue 3 (pages 358 - 374)

Abstract

REITs in Malaysia (M-REITs) have become an important property investment vehicle in Malaysia since 2005. This paper reports the results of a major industry survey in Malaysia to assess property industry views regarding the key factors influencing the future development of M-REITs. Key factors emerge regarding the future development of M-REITs. These key factors for the future development of M-REITs include tax issues, provision of professional M-REIT services, availability of quality properties and strategic property locations; reflecting the need for both regulatory changes and clearly articulated growth strategies for M-REITs.

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Keywords

Fund Managers - Future Development - Key Factors - M-Reits - Malaysia - Property Advisors

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