商业不动产REITs入局 公募 REITs市场迎规模化发展新征程

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by Maoye Commercial Co., Ltd. to initiate the public offering of commercial real estate REITs based on its Chengdu office assets has sparked significant industry discussion, indicating a shift in China's real estate securitization market towards a dual-driven model of infrastructure and commercial property [1][2]. Group 1: Market Development - China's real estate securitization market is transitioning from a "infrastructure-first" approach to a "infrastructure + commercial property" dual-driven model, driven by market-oriented reforms [1]. - The commercial real estate stock market in China is substantial, with non-residential properties accounting for 15% to 20% of total residential properties, providing a solid foundation for the expansion of REITs [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - Real estate companies are shifting from high-leverage, fast-turnover developers to investment and operation-focused entities, with REITs seen as a significant benefit for revitalizing existing assets and alleviating heavy asset investment pressures [2]. - The introduction of commercial real estate REITs is viewed as a complementary evolution to infrastructure REITs, which will enrich the REITs market system in China [2]. - Experts predict that within 1 to 2 years, the first batch of commercial real estate REITs projects will be launched, with the market size expected to exceed 500 billion yuan; over 3 to 5 years, the overall REITs market could grow to between 1 trillion and 2 trillion yuan, driven by increased participation from private real estate companies and the inclusion of logistics and industrial properties [2].