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Guidance

Welcome to the AREF Guidance page. AREF's aim is to establish industry standards and promote best practice, we do this by encouraging members to follow our Charter and through guidance papers on more specific topics. 

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02 Dec 2024

Application of the SDR Labelling Regime for Real Estate Funds

Guidance
13 Nov 2024

Engagement with Investors during Fund Mergers & Acquisitions - Guidelines for AREF Members

Guidance
20 Sep 2024

ESG & Impact Investing Guidelines for AREF Members

Guidance
16 Jul 2024

AREF Guide for Investors: Questions to ask your Property Fund Manager

Guidance
01 May 2024

The IA Market Practice Paper - Real Estate Transactions & AML Practice

News Article
19 Mar 2025

Fund Structures Overview Guidance

Guidance
23 Feb 2023

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Guidance for Members

Guidance
30 Sep 2022

Open End Fund Pricing Guidance

Guidance
30 Jun 2022

Guidance on Expense Ratios

Guidance
21 May 2021

Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) Reporting

Guidance
Member only content
21 Mar 2025

Authorised Fund Suspensions Q&A - Members' Guide

Guidance
05 Sep 2016

End of Fund Life Guidance

Guidance
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