Are Singapore REITs Ready to Soar as Rates Fall?

Over the past few years, Singapore REITs have faced difficulties due to rising interest rates, which have increased financing costs. As loans were renewed at higher rates, more cash was allocated to interest payments, redirecting money away from unitholder distributions. Meanwhile, deal activity slowed down as increased funding costs made fewer transactions economically viable.Many REITs saw distributions per unit decline. Unit prices followed. For income investors, the sector lost its appeal as government ...