Investors in Direct Property include people who:
- Have looked at investing directly in commercial property, however have found that the market is extremely competitive and that their investment funds will only extend to one, or possibly two properties. This results in exposure to a single property sector with perhaps only one or two tenants;
- Have considered an investment in property via the share market but feel that an investment in a listed property company, whilst providing some property exposure is not a pure-play property investment.
Direct Property is managed by DPF Management Limited ("DPFM"). The shareholders of DPFM collectively hold 8.5% of the shares in Direct Property Fund itself, thus aligning their interests with those of the other shareholders.
How do I invest in Direct Property?
- Rights Issue to all shareholders; and
- Placement of shares to existing and new investors.
Investors can look at our latest news column or contact us directly to find out when these are taking place.
Direct Property has also appointed Sharemart as the platform for investors wishing to buy or sell shares in the fund. Sharemart is operated by the company's share registrar Computershare Investor Services Limited, where investors can see current buy and sell offers online.
Sharemart also shows details of previous sales and will handle the settlement of any trades. The charge is a $75 fee to both the buyer and seller for this service.
Anyone wishing to buy or sell should register their interest with Sharemart on 0800 505 006 or visit the website sharemart.co.nz.
