Features and Benefits
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Retail Property Specialist – Centro specialises in the ownership, management and development of retail property and has developed the required expert skills to enhance the capacity and performance of shopping centres to generate optimum investor returns;
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Best Performing Asset Class – Retail property has been the best performing asset class over the last 21 years (source: Property Council of Australia). It is a stable and secure investment generally with long leases signed to major ‘blue chip’ retailers including Wesfarmers and Woolworths in Australia and Wal-Mart in the US;
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Established and Strong Performing Services Business – Centro’s Services Business comprises property management, leasing and development and funds management. Centro’s on-the-ground property management as well as active leasing and development teams ensure property performance is maximised. Centro is a leader in funds management with listed and unlisted managed funds providing solid and recurring income streams;
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Quality and Diversified Investment Portfolio – With over 750 retail properties under management in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and more than 18,000 retailers, Centro has significant geographic, economic and tenant diversification benefits for investors;
- Experienced Management Team – Centro is Australia’s second largest shopping centre owner/manager. With over 700 staff in Australia and 850 in the US, Centro has active and on-the ground management teams. As a retail property specialist, Centro has the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage, remix and redevelop shopping centres;
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Liquid Investment – As Centro securities are traded on the ASX, they offer high liquidity with the proceeds of sales typically received within three business days;
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Low Risk Income Profile – The rental income from properties is largely supported with secure leases to major and national retailers whilst the income derived from the Services Business including funds management, property management, development and leasing income is considered to be low risk and recurring in nature and largely tied to either property rents or property values; and
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Low Minimum Investment – The minimum investment is only $500 (the minimum marketable parcel of securities).
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