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This study explores the most suitable real estate financial investment methods in our country, employing comprehensive induction and comparative methods for evaluation. The research period spans approximately five to ten years. The findings reveal that the current Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) system in our country, structured under the Trust-Type framework, has yielded investment performance below expectations. To provide better and more diversified investment options, it is proposed to amend the "Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Act" to allow for the establishment of Real Estate Investment Trust Funds (REITs) under a contract-based framework. In this model, investors (beneficiaries) entrust Real Estate Investment Trust businesses and trustees (fund custodians) to sign trust agreements. This approach would operate concurrently with the existing Real Estate Securitization regulations, creating a dual-track system for real estate financial product investments. Additionally, it is suggested to rename the "Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Act" to "Securities and Real Estate Investment Trusts and Securities Investment Consulting Act". The aim is to diversify real estate investment channels, activate real estate, and enhance investment returns for investors. Based on the fact that our country has not established contract-based Real Estate Investment Trust Funds, this study draws insights from countries such as the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. These countries predominantly utilize Fund-Type REITs for real estate financial investments. The United States is the world's largest REITs market, Japan leads in REITs operational performance in Asia, and Singapore and Hong Kong demonstrate strong investment performance. Their operational models and metrics align with Taiwan's needs. It is hoped that studying these countries can serve as references for developing and refining Real Estate Investment Trusts and businesses. In the future, stakeholders can choose between fund-based or trust-based structures to issue REITs, enhancing operational flexibility, injecting new fundraising channels into the domestic capital market, and expanding government financial market services. This aims to provide investors with diverse real estate investment opportunities while achieving long-term sustainable profit growth.
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