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How European companies can unlock value from real estate

  • In Germany and the United Kingdom, companies whose businesses are unrelated to real estate hold more than €1 trillion worth of property. Such illiquid assets represent an opportunity.
  • Newly proposed laws to introduce real estate investment trusts in these countries could allow companies to unlock value from excess real estate. REITs also benefit investors and tax authorities.
  • However, a robust market for REITs won't develop unless companies sell their excess property. Here, the proposed laws fall short.
  • Unless lawmakers amend the proposed legislation to remove certain restrictions and disincentives, the market for REITs in Germany and the United Kingdom will be stunted and the promise of REITs unfulfilled.
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  • Exhibit: Draft legislation for REITs could discourage corporate participation.

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