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Diversification and Tax Savings with a 1031 UPREIT

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A 1031 UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction allows real estate investors to exchange property on a tax-deferred basis under IRS Section 1031 while gaining diversification and liquidity by...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Frequently Asked Questions about UPREITs and OP Unit Transactions

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A common structure for equity REITs, the UPREIT model allows a REIT to hold and operate its assets through a single operating partnership. This structure provides tax advantages and liquidity opportunities for property...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Enabling REITs to Deploy Renewable Energy: Toward a Workable Legal Standard

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When Treasury promulgated Treasury Decision 9784, I.R.B 2016-39 nearly a decade ago, the net metering renewable energy safe harbor (Section XI “Renewable Energy”, Subsection A) was welcome guidance that was fit for the time...more

Venable LLP

New Nursing Home Transparency Rules and Their Impact on Real Estate Owners

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There has been increasing government interest in obtaining ownership information with respect to the class of commercial real estate comprising nursing facilities. Specifically, the government is focused on nursing home...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Spurs Increased Use of Eminent Domain

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)—signed into law in 2021—authorizes $1.2 trillion in spending for public works projects, such as highway widenings. Millions of acres of private property will likely be needed...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

IRS Changes Tack on Rents Paid Under Escalation Clause as REIT Qualifying Income

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In a ruling that may impact real estate investment trusts (REITs) with leases that have percentage or contingent rent clauses, the IRS recently changed its prior position that rent paid under a formulaic rent escalation...more

BCLP

Impact of UK Autumn Budget on real estate sector

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It was a relatively light Budget for the real estate sector. Highlights included the long-awaited announcement of the rate of the residential property developer tax and some reform of business rates....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ADGM Entities May Now Own Property in Abu Dhabi

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Qualifying Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) entities, including special purpose vehicles, foundations and real estate investment funds, may now hold title to property in Abu Dhabi (onshore and in the free zone) thanks to an...more

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