The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially approved the prospectus for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Signature Residency REIT, allowing the public sale of 8.25 million units, representing 25% of the trust’s total units. This approval marks a significant development in Pakistan’s capital markets as Signature Residency REIT prepares to become the fifth REIT listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Main Board in the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26.

According to SECP officials, this listing reflects renewed confidence in market-based financing and highlights the growing opportunities for investors to engage in real estate–linked investment through regulated structures. So far, Signature Residency REIT is the second REIT to be listed this fiscal year, signaling a positive trend for real estate investment trusts in Pakistan.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow investors to participate in large-scale real estate projects without directly owning property. With the addition of Signature Residency REIT, the total number of REITs listed on PSX will rise to five, expanding the investment landscape for retail and institutional investors alike. Analysts say this trend points to strengthening investor confidence in Pakistan’s real estate and capital markets.

A SECP spokesperson stated, “This offering underscores the expanding range of real estate-linked investment opportunities available to public investors through regulated market structures.”

Investors looking for stable, long-term returns in Pakistan’s real estate sector now have more regulated avenues to participate, making REITs an attractive choice amid rising interest in diversified investment products.