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The amount of comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent. [Refer: Comprehensive income]

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The amount of investments in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method]

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The amount of leases where the entity was the lessee in related party transactions. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The construction credit facilities financing costs charged in the joint venture.

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The amount of deferred gain on our remaining interest in our real estate contributed in a joint venture.

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The amount of funds advanced or contributed to joint venture excluding construction credit facilities.

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The amount of other real estate amount contributed in a joint venture.

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The amount of receipts from a joint venture for finance costs.

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Pertains to real estate joint venture carrying amounts.

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