Investors to increase Asia-Pacific real estate investment in 2026

In 2026, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) real estate market is showing clear signs of recovery and increased investment activity. According to recent research from CBRE, an increasing number of investors plan to increase their investments in commercial real estate, indicating a return of confidence in the sector.

According to a CBRE survey, approximately 57% of investors intend to increase their real estate purchases in 2026. Furthermore, the overall investor sentiment balance (the difference between buyers and sellers) has risen to 17%, compared to just 5% in 2024. This indicates a significant improvement in expectations and the market's transition to a recovery phase.

One of the key changes has been the return of interest in office real estate. For the first time since 2020, this segment has once again become the most attractive among investors, overtaking industrial and logistics assets. This shift is explained by the limited supply of high-quality office space, high occupancy rates, and expectations of rising rental rates.

Investor interest is concentrated in the region's largest cities. Tokyo remains the leader in cross-border investment for the seventh consecutive year, thanks to stable income and favorable financing conditions. It is followed by Sydney and Singapore, as well as Seoul, which shares the top spot with Singapore. Hong Kong has once again returned to the top five destinations due to revived demand for residential and hotel real estate.

The growth in investment activity is supported by several factors: improving macroeconomic conditions, lower borrowing costs, and limited new construction. All of this is creating a shortage of high-quality assets and increasing competition among investors.

As a result, the APAC real estate market enters 2026 with strong prospects for further growth. Investors are increasingly relying not only on asset appreciation but also on stable rental income, which is especially important amid global economic uncertainty.