IMARAT Group’s REIT License Set to Transform Real Estate Investment in Pakistan

In May 2024, IMARAT Group was granted a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) license by Pakistan’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP), marking a significant step in the evolution of the country’s real estate investment landscape. This move makes IMARAT one of the first real estate companies in Pakistan to offer REITs, providing small and medium investors an opportunity to participate in large-scale property projects without the need for significant capital.

REITs allow investors to pool their funds into professionally managed portfolios of income-generating real estate assets. These trusts provide a tax-efficient income stream through mandatory profit distributions and offer liquidity through trading on the stock exchange, making them more flexible than traditional real estate investments. Additionally, REITs offer diversification, spreading risk across a range of properties and projects.

IMARAT’s entry into the REIT market is expected to pave the way for greater investor participation in Pakistan’s booming real estate sector. By lowering the barriers to entry, the company aims to democratize real estate investment, giving more people the chance to earn from commercial and residential developments.

With its REIT license, IMARAT Group is poised to play a key role in the growth of Pakistan’s real estate market, offering both local and international investors a new, transparent, and efficient way to build wealth while supporting the sector’s development.