Target Healthcare REIT - Income growth and growing NAV

Target has published its quarterly NAV and dividend update. NAV total return was 3.0% in the quarter including dividends paid of 1.570p. With investor interest in modern, purpose-built care homes remaining strong the portfolio valuation increased further. While this is positive for NAV, it also highlights the strong competition for quality assets in the market. Despite the competitive market conditions, as previously indicated the managers have identified a number of acquisition opportunities that meet its qualitative and financial hurdles on which due diligence is progressing.