It’s almost every Singaporean’s dream to own a physical property perhaps because of the way how our parents/grandparents have made their fortunes in this area. Moreover, REITs investing is often tagged as a more stable method of investing which requires less time monitoring – suitable for high income earners in Singapore. And the icing on the cake is that many ‘middle-class’ Singaporeans may not be able to afford private properties which may cost over $1 million – and REITs investing fulfill that desire with a much lower quantum! With that in mind, lets look at the 10 pros and cons of REITs Investing.

Advantages of REIT Investing

1) 90% Income paid out by Law

By law, REITs are stipulated to pay out 90% of their profits as distributions to shareholders. (That’s you!) This requirement means your REIT investment will offer you enticing yields, often above fixed deposits and endowment policies....