Living REIT plc (LSE:SOHO), formerly Social Housing REIT PLC, has officially adopted its new corporate name, with the rebranding taking effect on 19 June 2026. The company confirmed that its ISIN, SEDOL, LEI and existing corporate website remain unchanged following the transition. Living REIT continues to trade on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market and maintains its core focus on UK social housing, particularly specialised supported housing, under the management of Atrato Partners Limited.
New Ticker and Broader Investment Strategy Planned
From 23 June 2026, the company will be recognised under its new name on the London Stock Exchange. A change of ticker symbol from SOHO to LIVE, along with the launch of a new corporate website, is expected to follow the company’s general meeting scheduled for 8 July 2026.
The proposed changes will not affect shareholders’ existing holdings or share certificates. At the same meeting, investors will be asked to approve an expansion of the company’s investment policy to include senior living and care home properties. If approved, the move would represent a significant broadening of the group’s investment remit within the UK housing and social care sectors.
Outlook
Living REIT’s investment case continues to be supported by resilient and improving cash-flow generation, although this is partly offset by fluctuations in earnings and net asset value. Market indicators currently point to a mildly negative short-term technical picture, while valuation metrics remain stretched due to a high price-to-earnings ratio.
However, the company continues to offer an attractive dividend yield, which remains a key component of its shareholder proposition. Management believes that expanding into senior living and care home assets could create additional opportunities for income generation and portfolio diversification over the longer term.
More about Living REIT
Living REIT plc is a UK-listed closed-ended investment company focused on acquiring and managing social housing properties. The portfolio is heavily weighted towards specialised supported housing that provides accommodation for vulnerable adults, including individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical impairments.
The company works with regulated Approved Providers, including housing associations and local authorities, to deliver long-term accommodation solutions across the UK. Subject to shareholder approval, Living REIT plans to extend its investment strategy into senior living and care home assets, increasing its exposure to broader areas of the social care and residential property market.
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