Same-Property NOI and FFO Growth
Same-property net operating income (cash basis) grew 1.6% for the year ended Dec 31, 2025 vs. 2024. Funds from operations (FFO) were $1.21 per unit, a 1.4% increase from $1.20 in 2024.
Residential (Lantower) Operational Strength and Development Progress
Residential same-property NOI (cash basis) rose 1.1% in Q4 2025 and 1.2% for the year. Collections remained strong, resident retention high, wage growth >3%, and average rent-to-income ratios ~20%. Fewer than 10% of move-outs were tied to home purchases. Development updates: Lantower West Love 90% occupied, Lantower Midtown 84% occupied, REDT projects on budget, first move-ins at Bayside (Tampa) expected March 2026 and Sunrise (Orlando) expected April 2026. Pipeline of 9 Sunbelt developments ~2,900 suites at H&R ownership share. Market supply forecasted to decline 36% in 2026 vs. 2025, supporting future stabilization.
Retail Segment Outperformance and Asset Monetization
Retail same-property NOI (cash basis) increased 4.4% in Q4 2025 and 7% for the year, driven by occupancy gains at River Landing and ForEx. Significant monetizations: net investment in ECHO and 23 Canadian retail properties sold in January 2026; remaining retail limited to River Landing commercial (~4% of total real estate assets).
Office Same-Property NOI and Strong Occupancy
Office same-property NOI (cash basis) increased 1.5% for Q4 2025 and for the year. Office occupancy was 96% at Dec 31, 2025 with an average remaining lease term of 5.2 years. After planned sales, the pro forma office segment is expected to comprise ~12% of total real estate assets.
Industrial Development Leasing Success
All three industrial developments (totaling ~360,000 sq ft at H&R ownership share) have been fully leased; two leases (~204,000 sq ft) commence in Q1 2026 and the third in Q4 2026, supporting forward cash flow from new developments.
Healthy Payout Ratios and Use of Sale Proceeds
FFO and AFFO payout ratios were 50% and 60%, respectively, for the year ended Dec 31, 2025. Proceeds from announced sales have been used to repay debt, signaling active balance sheet management.
Operational Scalability Move: Outsourcing to Greystar
Beginning Apr 1, 2026, property management for the residential platform will transition to Greystar to improve operating leverage, reduce fixed overhead and capture procurement efficiencies (example cited: paint discount improvement). Management expects this to enable more efficient scaling and cost savings across line items.
Quarterly NOI Pickup and Leasing Momentum
Same-store assets increased NOI by approximately $3.2 million in USD in Q4 vs Q3 2025 due to Sunbelt improvements, Jackson Park contributions, realty tax true-ups, and ramping occupancy at Midtown and West Love.