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It is due to be paid today. My divi is already in my account (ii). It all depends on your broker. Rgds, S

The recent announcement of the acquisition of AVRS is, in my view, extremely positive and a good step going forward. The company that I work for has added AVRS to it's vendor list and has utilised them extensively throughout the last 11 months and more so over the last few months. GFRD is worthy of addition to any portfolio for either the dividend/growth or both. Happy to continue to buy at these levels. Continued good fortune to all GFRD holders, those considering buying and those just watching. Rgds, S

Well with all the negativity surrounding RGL over the past few months it is nice to finally receive some positive news. Yes it is only one more building that is now fully let but every journey starts with the first footstep. Having taking a real battering recently I believe that any good news is well deserved and for one would like to see a lot more so fingers crossed. Well we can but hope. Continued good fortune to all RGL shareholders, those considering getting in and those just watching. Rgds, S

Good purchase by Premier to take on Fuel10k. Wife and daughter in law both managers in retail industry and tell me the Fuel10k products are amongst the best in-store sellers in each of their stores. Good to see Premier getting back to it's best and lets hope these recent acquisitions add massively to our income/profits. Time will tell. Continued good fortune to one and all. Rgds, S

Seems like only yesterday since the last divi but here we are once again. Monies in accounts already so thank you once again RLE for these healthy contributions. Not really one to set the heather on fire, the last 3 months have seen very little movement on the share price. Given the overall state of the markets and REIT's in particular I am actually surprised that we have not seen more of a downward push so all in all that is something positive. Slow and steady seems to be the mantra for the moment. Continued good fortune to all RLE investors, those considering getting in or those simply watching. May all your gains exceed your losses. Rgds S

Krusty - Hope you are continuing with RLE and having success with whatever other shares you continue to deal in. Rgds, S

Well money from Lookers sale has now been paid in to my account. Continued good fortune to all investors and may your choice of new investment be the right choice for you. Thanks for the journey lookers. Regards, S

In need of something positive well today is dividend day. Monies in the account already and automatic divi re-investment will be done. Continued good fortune to one and all. Rgds S

Treven, It is worth noting that although you will not get the next dividend if you buy today you should ultimately be purchasing your shares at a lower price which is normally in the region of the forthcoming dividend. On the day the share goes xd the share price tends to fall by the corresponding amount of the forthcoming dividend. All in all you should be no worse or better off either way.

Hope this helps:

The ex-dividend date of a stock is the day on which the stock begins trading without the subsequent dividend value. Investors who purchased the stock before the ex-dividend date are entitled to the next dividend payment while those who purchased the stock on the ex-dividend date, or after, are not.

Rgds, S

Could be earlier as it all depends on when your broker receives the funds:

Effective date: 6th October 2023

Terms: GBP1.30 for each Lookers plc share held

Pay date: Within 14 days after the Effective Date

Twas good whilst Lookers lasted.

Rgds, S

Well it has finally arrived. The last day of trading on this market for Lookers. I think the new owners certainly got a bargain here so well done to them. Time to look for new homes for the funds that will be coming. Good fortune to one and all. Rgds, S

Have to say ii are really good at having monies in account really quickly. Also if you elect to automatically re-invest the dividend it only costs 99p plus appropriate stamp duty. Downside, if at all, is that they re-invest on the 2nd working day after receipt of monies. Still it does mean cheap costs which leaves more money for shares!! Continued good fortune to one and all.

Rgds, S

Ii had dividend paid in account at 8am.

Hi BritR, Thanks for taking the time to post an insightive reply to my post. I totally agree with your views on this share going forward. Companies are increasingly seeking a return to work for staff and I don't see properties being given up. Ongoing rent reviews will hopefully keep AIRE on it's toes and hopefully leads to an increase in their property portfolio. Given current value and dividend return I am more than happy to increase my holdings in this company. Looking at this sector and seeing how share values are predominately way lower than NAV I would not be surprised to see some consolidation within the sector. Overall like you say the dividend return is certainly not a bad way to build up your tax free allowance within your ISA. Wishing you well with your portfolio, may your gains exceed your losses and thanks for posting. By the next dividend let's hope the price has risen and we are all wealthier!!!! Look out for my post on AIRE in 3 months lol. Rgds, S

Given this is yet another dividend day and this share has failed to set the heather on fire I ask is this a buying opportunity or is it a case of leave it for now? Based upon current price of 60.5pps AIRE is trading at a 28.15% discount to NAV (84.2) which was based upon August 23 RNS update. With a dividend of 6.045pps this equates to a very decent 9.99% return so certainly worthy of consideration. So the first two figures make for good reading or do they? Have to admit my average on this share is 72pps so in reality I am down (if I were to sell :-)) 15.98%. Though looking at the overall market we have had the normal summer dip so from next week I expect to see a return to normality and a slow and steady rise back to pre summer levels. Personally I am happy to continue buying as I think this will recover nicely and also continues to pay a very decent return. So in sum is this a steal or not? I guess only time will tell. Continued good fortune to one and all. Rgds, S

Seems like only yesterday since the last dividend but once again here it is. Time really is flying by!!!! Thanks AIRE for contributing once again to my portfolio. Still a firm believer in this share and still enjoying the very decent dividend return. This for me is one of those shares that you buy and just let it generate cash on a quarterly basis. Long may it continue. Continued good fortune to all AIRE investors, those considering buying in and those just watching. Rgds, S

Crossley - I use II myself and am happy with their overall charges and the interest that they pay. I love the dividend re-investment charge of just £0.99 plus stamp duty if appropriate. Only downside for me, if it counts as a downside, is that they take two working days to do the dividend re-investment. Overall a good provider and one to look at amongst others.

Disclaimer - I use II and I own shares in ABDN which is the owner of II. Been with them since they took over "The Share Centre"

Good luck with whatever choice you make and with your investments overall.

Rgds, S

Robleo - Your thanks are much appreciated and I wish you well going forward. May your gains always exceed your losses. Per Ardua Ad Astra. Rgds, S

All, Firstly let me say it has been a joy, yes a joy, to have such an open and meaningful discussion on this site about LGEN and yes more recently about REIT's. Some excellent point made and it has really opened the discussion up in what can only be described, to me, as an open, friendly and positive debate. For that I thank you all. So refreshing so thank you all. Whilst some shares appeal to some and not others I totally get it. For me those REIT's I mentioned are no different to LGEN, MNG or DLG (Ouch with that one :-) - Equally my shares in BARC, LLOY and NWG are not giving me much return but I still hope - well we have to. So for me with the REIT's I love the regular dividend. So much so that these shares all form my recently devised pension pot and are doing admirably. To all of you I say thank you and I wish other boards were as informative and guiding as this one. We are about to end the summer season and move on to when shares will start to be more traded so here is wishing you all good fortune. We are here to make money so keep the faith, keep your eyes and minds open and I hope we all do well.

Now just for the future I want to record the prices of those I mentioned. I do it only to see if there is something to be said for REIT shares.

AEW - 95.2

AIRE - 60.4

LXI - 88.2

RGL - 42.15

RLE - 29.5

When we get to December then let's look back and see how this debate has gone. For now I thank you all for your positive contributions and for your utmost polite debate!!! Top marks to one and all. Continued good fortune to all LGEN investors, those considering buying and those just watching. Civility costs nothing but is rewarded tenfold. Thanks all. Rgds, S

PS - Buy LGEN :-)

Robleo, You are more than welcome. Good luck with your research . All the ones I mentioned are normal UK shares and there are quite a few more so good luck once again. Rgds, S