What is a REIT, and why is it becoming one of the smartest ways to invest in real estate?
In this episode of Sarmaaya Talks, we sit down with Hasan Arif, who leads Business Development and Product Development at Arif Habib REIT Management, to explain how REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and Property Shares work in Pakistan.
Whether you're new to real estate investing, looking for a safer alternative to traditional property, or simply want to learn how REITs work in Pakistan, this podcast is for you.
What You'll Learn: ✅ What is a REIT? ✅ Property Shares explained simply ✅ REIT vs Traditional Property Investment ✅ How your investment stays protected through the Trustee model ✅ Why developers are adopting REITs ✅ Benefits of REIT model for investors, developers & the government ✅ Fractional property ownership explained ✅ Rental income & capital appreciation ✅ Can you own an apartment through Property Shares? ✅ Future of REITs in Pakistan
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Timestamps: 0:00 Highlights 1:25 Intro 2:49 Background & Sarmaaya’s Selection 4:28 REITs and Role of CDC 12:11 Benefit of REIT for Developer 15:25 Why Aren't All Developers REIT Registered? 17:43 How REIT Benefits the Government 19:37 Property Share Explained 24:26 Property Shares to Full Apartment Ownership 28:00 Plans of AHR 31:46 Premium Retail Space - SPAR 44:55 Property by Sarmaaya Options 47:18 Investing Process on Property by Sarmaaya 50:06 Last Message 53:07 Outro
