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Hi Mr Math, All of my dividends have been paid tax free as they are all ISA held. Those I held in a normal account before doing a bed and isa were subject to tax but inside an ISA I pay nothing. Rgds, S

Robleo - I would say my best are AEW (I am down 1.8%) which offers a dividend of approx 8.25% and RGL (I am down 6%) but offers a +14% dividend. Both are down due to the overall bad week. Additionally I hold RLE, AIRE and LXI. Not going to set the world alight but all trading well below NAV and all paying a handsome dividend. Do your own research and if you like what you see tell me how you got on at a later date. We are all looking to make money and personally for me these are paying excellent returns. Not ramping by any means but just answering your question. Good luck with all your investments and may your gains exceed your losses. Rgds, S

Bigbad - The REITS I have are normal companies like LGEN. Unlike LGEN being insurance based, REIT's are property based. Some companies work on renting warehouses, others on retail, landlords, medical properties etc. The only difference is that they are required to pay 90% of their profits out to shareholders in the form of dividends. Dividends are taxed exactly same as LGEN. Because they are returning most of their money they don't appear, to me!!!, to grow as quick but the income is steady. Have them in your ISA and they are a great way to build up your portfolio. Added bonus for me is that all the ones I hold pay a quarterly dividend so I receive a monthly payment. Worth looking at in my view. Hope that helps. Rgds, S

Still an avid supporter of LGEN albeit we are going through a low spell!!! Hmmm - low! Happy to top up at these levels. For those looking to get a dividend return I would respectfully suggest REIT's. Not going to recommend or ramp any but I personally hold 5 which pay some excellent dividends and given the recent fall they are now totally worthy of investigation. I only discovered REIT's in the last few years of my investing life but so so wish I had found them earlier. Quarterly dividends and a steady income - only downside at moment is fall in share price! Can't seem to win lol Happy with LGEN and others I hold but having a decent diversification in my portfolio helps. Continued good fortune to all LGEN holders, those considering buying and those just watching. Thought for the post "It's always darkest before the dawn!" Translated - it means we may be down for now but there is light on the horizon. Keep the faith. Rgds, S

Phy - I think when you look back at your purchase in 3 months time you will be pleasantly surprised. Mores so given that you have got in at a really bargain basement price. Factor in your anticipated dividend return and I personally think you will be smiling. I too have been topping up in the last week and will continue to buy more next week. Well done on your buy and wishing you all the best of luck and fortune with this one. Look forward to your thoughts in 3 months!!! Rgds, S

Very true. All in all a win all round. Rgds, S

Well we snuck in with the int dividend!!! Definitely an added bonus.

Div - 1pps

Xd - 24/8

Pd - 8/9

Regards, S

In sum:

Int divi - 5.71pps

Xd - 24/08

Pd - 26/09

Rgds, S

Morning Krusty, It is good to see that we both share the same path with regards to REIT's. Totally agree with you in that it has been a frustrating year but a positive way to look at it is to say the only way you can appreciate a good year is if you have had the experience of the bad year!! May all the future years be good!!!! I agree with your comments that the isn't "huge upside" from consolidation within the sector but with REIT's every penny literally counts so every little helps as they say. Wishing you continued good fortune in your investments and may your gains always exceed your losses. Good to see we are on similar paths and I look forward to discussing our better fortunes in the future. Good luck to fellow RGL investors, those considering buying in or those just watching. Regards, S

As a holder of both RGL & RLE I have to say I am more than happy with both of them. I appreciate that for those who bought a few years back at a much higher price they are down on paper. You only make a loss on a sale then again if you use the loss against a tax gain on another share then in reality have you really lost? Mmmmm one for debate surely. I am fortunate that my average for RGL is 58p so yes I am down but I am confident in the recovery of RGL and more importantly, for me, the excellent dividend return. What an excellent way to increase your ISA allowance with this tasty dividend? We are here for long term so whilst the share price is lower and the dividend is higher these will auto adjust over the coming months and years. Continued good fortune to all RGL , and RLE, shareholders and I hope that your gains always exceed your losses. Rgds S

As an added question I wonder what you all think about some M&A activity amongst our REIT's . Personally I think there are massive synergies to be made - watch this space!!!! Happy with all my REIT shares and only wish I discovered them earlier. I hold REIT's in RGL, RLE, AEW, LXI and AIRE and am so pleased to get a dividend payment every month!!! Keep the faith and keep making money whenever you can people. Rgds S

I think the offer on the table is slightly below what is a realistic offer albeit by only 10 to 15p less. I have previously posted this but am happy to accept this offer. The added bonus as always is that with a takeover there will be no selling fees so all in all its an acceptable offer to me. With regards the comment about "the promised dividend" I think this is possibly misleading as nothing has been promised. The company has advised that if the Lookers board declares a dividend before this deal goes through then there will be no reduction in offer price. Not a promise as I read it, details posted below, but I understand where you are coming from. We could in effect receive, up to a 1pps dividend, with no reduction in offer price. All in all I think this is a good outcome so bring it on. Continued good fortune to all Lookers shareholders and I hope that your gains exceed your losses. Well done one and all. Regards S

Interim Dividend

If the Lookers Board approves and declares an interim dividend of an amount not to exceed 1 pence per Lookers Share between the date of this announcement and the Effective Date, Lookers Shareholders shall be entitled to receive and retain such dividend per Lookers Share without any reduction in the Increased Offer Price provided such dividend is due and payable by Lookers prior to the Effective Date (the "Agreed Dividend").

Krusty - Fully appreciate your point in how the share price has reduced over x period. I am fortunate in that I have a low average so happy to continue here and indeed am going to be topping up very shortly. Until October!!!! Good luck with your investments in the meantime. Rgds S

Dividend in account already. With Interactive Investor you can elect to have automatic dividend re-investment. Takes place two working days after dividend payment and at the excellent cost of £0.99 plus stamp duty if appropriate. Rgds S

Well here we are once again on dividend day. Where is the time going as it seems like only a very short time since the last dividend. Monies are already in my accounts so thank you RLE for your contributions. On a serious note though this has to be one for anyone who is looking for a very decent return. If you were to buy in to RLE at this price (30p) then the dividend return is eye watering. Continued good fortune to all who hold RLE, are considering buying in or those just watching. Really pleased to have this company in my portfolio. Rgds S

In sum:

Interim Divi - 2.7pps

Xd - 10 Aug 23

Divi Pd - 15 Sep 23

Share buyback - up to £750million

Rgds, S

So I said I would be happy with 2.5pps so to see that the interim dividend comes in a 2.7pps is a real bonus. More than happy to see a steady rise in income from this stock. Continued good fortune to all BARC investors, those looking to buy in, and those just considering getting in. Regards S

So it was not long in coming. Here we have an increased offer of 130pps which is a nice improvement on the 120pps previously offered. Personally I still think it is a little short but I will be happy to accept this amount if it goes through. I imagine there will be a good few hoping to buy in this morning but fear it might just be a tad too late. Continued good fortune to all those that have continued to hold. Regards S

Only hours remain until the figures are out. An interim dividend of 2.5pps would not make me unhappy. Be nice to receive a higher figure but will be content at this rate. Continued good fortune to one and all. Rgds S

Interim results due 2 Aug 23. Rgds S

Deenice - Many thanks for taking the time to post that link. Makes very good reading. When I submitted my votes with regards the takeover I rejected it as I think the current bid undervalues the company. Nice to see the share recovering - possibly in anticipation of a new bid!!! Rgds S