Asia Pacific commercial real estate investment volume dipped marginally by 1 percent quarter-over-quarter to $32.8 billion in first quarter 2025, according to CBRE’s Asia Pacific Q1 2025 Figures, which provides key insights on the region’s overall economy, real estate investment market, as well as the office, retail, and industrial sectors.
“The office leasing in the Asia Pacific region witnessed a strong first quarter in 2025, driven by solid upgrading and relocation demand. The investment market remains healthy as interest rates in most Asia Pacific markets have continued to fall,” said Ada Choi, head of research, Asia Pacific, CBRE. “However, investors and occupiers are likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach in the short term as the U.S. trade policy evolves rapidly.”
Activity was up 11 percent on a year-over-year basis. Transaction activity was boosted by an inc
