Here is the most useful website for investing on REITS:
reitcomparison. co. uk
Buying a share in a REIT gives you a fraction of ownership of that company with all the legal and financial entitlements that gives you.
reitcomparison. co. uk
All REITs are companies with shares listed on a stock exchange
REIT is just like any other company that you can buy shares of via the stock market.Buying a share in a REIT gives you a fraction of ownership of that company with all the legal and financial entitlements that gives you.
How REITs are special
To be a REIT the company has to comply with certain rules:- 75% of the company’s profit must be generated from rental income
- 75% of the company’s assets must be properties available to rent
- 90% of the company’s rental profit must be paid out to shareholders via dividends.