Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Invest in real estate without buying property. REITs pay 90%+ of income as dividends.
- Startup cost
- €1,000
- Rough range once established
- €25–€40 a month per €10,000
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Risk
- Medium
An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.
In Ireland
Irish REIT investors face 41% exit tax after 8 years (deemed disposal)
Step-by-step guide
1Open brokerage account (Degiro, Trading 212)
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2Research REITs (residential, commercial, industrial)
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3Invest €1000+ across 5-10 REITs
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4Target 4-6% dividend yield
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5Consider Irish REITs (IRES REIT) for local exposure
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Why people choose it
- Real estate exposure
- High dividends
- Liquid
- Professional management
What can go wrong
- Irish deemed disposal tax after 8 years
- Interest rate sensitive
- No control over properties