Want rental income without buying property? REITs could be the answer

Want rental income without buying property? REITs could be the answer

REITs are fast emerging as the modern way to invest in real estate—without the hassles of property ownership. Abhishek Agrawal, CFO of Embassy Office Parks REIT and Executive Committee Member of Indian REITs Association, explains why REITs score over fixed deposits and rental flats, offering steady income, tax efficiency, liquidity, and accessibility for everyday retail … Read more

Should you invest in Kotak’s newly-launched International REIT FoF?

Should you invest in Kotak’s newly-launched International REIT FoF?

Wealth advisors said returns from such a fund will be driven by dividend yield from the securities held, currency appreciation and capital appreciation on sale of holdings. Synopsis Kotak International REIT FoF is an open-ended mutual fund that invests in units of SMAM Asia REIT Sub Trust Fund, which in turn holds a portfolio of … Read more