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REITs · checked 11 November 2026
A REIT owns income-producing offices and malls and lists its units on the exchange; you buy them through your demat account like a share.
It gives property exposure with a small entry sum, liquidity, and many buildings instead of one flat. Its payout mixes interest, dividend and return of capital, each taxed differently, plus capital gains when you sell the units. If you already own your home you already hold a large real estate position, so keep REITs a modest slice.
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- What exactly is a REIT and how do I buy one in India? Wealth
- Is there a way to invest in real estate without buying property? Wealth
- How are REITs taxed in India? Wealth
- Are REITs a safer way to get property exposure than buying a flat? Wealth
- How much of my portfolio should be in real estate if I already own my home? Wealth
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