The REIT sector is enjoying a reprieve as inflation moderates and interest rates were slashed last year. Investors who rely on REITs for a stream of passive income will be pleased to see distributions holding steady or even rising this year. When scouting for reliable REITs, it’s important to look for other attributes such as a strong sponsor and a portfolio of high-quality, sought-after properties. We highlight four such REITs that also sport a dividend yield of 5.5% or higher.

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U)

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, or CICT, is a retail and commercial REIT with a portfolio of 21 properties in Singapore, two in Germany, and three in Australia. The REIT’s total assets under management (AUM) stood at S$26 billion as of 31 December 2024. CICT not only has a strong sponsor in blue-chip real estate investment manager CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX: 9CI), but also reported a commendable set of earnings for 2024....