Chengtou Holding(SH:600649) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-08-12 13:00Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Chengtou Holdings Co., Ltd. is planning to expand its rental housing REIT by including two projects, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and respond to the growing demand for affordable rental housing [1][2][6]. Group 1: Project Details - The two selected projects for the REIT expansion are Chengtou Kuan Ting · Pujiang Community and Chengtou Kuan Ting · Jiuxing Community, both classified as affordable rental housing [1][3]. - Chengtou Kuan Ting · Pujiang Community has a total construction area of 153,666.40 m² with 2,362 rental units, while Chengtou Kuan Ting · Jiuxing Community has 81,840.22 m² and 1,230 units, bringing the total area to 235,506.62 m² [1][3][4]. - Both projects are fully rented, with waiting lists for various unit types, indicating strong demand [4][6]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - The initial public offering of the Chengtou Kuan Ting REIT is set for January 12, 2024, with a previous fund size of 3.05 billion yuan and an annual cash distribution rate of 4.19% [4][5]. - The expansion will involve a restructuring of the project companies and is expected to attract additional external funding [5][6]. - The REIT aims to activate previously idle capital and facilitate the acquisition of new projects, enhancing the operational efficiency of affordable rental housing [2][6]. Group 3: Market Context - The long-term rental market is increasingly attracting various funding sources, including insurance and investment funds, with significant transactions occurring in Shanghai [2][7]. - The market for long-term rental apartments is expected to stabilize, with a potential supply-demand imbalance for high-quality projects due to increased capital involvement [7][8].