Real estate
REITs and property exposure
Getting real estate into your portfolio without locking up cash or taking a loan.
Is there a way to invest in real estate without buying property?
Yes. If you want property in your portfolio without a large down payment, a loan, or the illiquidity, listed REITs (real estate investment trusts) ...
What exactly is a REIT and how do I buy one in India?
A REIT, a Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that owns income-producing property, mostly commercial buildings like offices and malls, and l...
How are REITs taxed in India?
REIT payouts and gains do not all get taxed the same way, which trips people up. A REIT's distribution can be a mix of interest, dividend, and retu...
Are REITs a safer way to get property exposure than buying a flat?
Safer is the wrong frame, they are different kinds of risk. A REIT is liquid: you can sell units in seconds, the entry sum is small, and you are sp...
How much of my portfolio should be in real estate if I already own my home?
Start by counting what you already have. If you own the home you live in, you already carry a large real estate position, often the single biggest ...