Investors in Asia Pacific are preparing to deploy more capital into the commercial real estate market in 2026, supported by improving occupier fundamentals, reduced supply pipelines and gradually easing financing conditions, according to CBRE’s 2026 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions Survey.
The survey, which covers all asset types, reveals that 57 percent of investors plan to increase their acquisitions this year. Total net buying intentions — the difference between those looking to buy and those looking to sell — rose to 17 percent, up from 13 percent in 2025 and 5 percent in 2024, underscoring a broad-based recovery in regional investment sentiment.
“The 2026 outlook points to a clear shift toward growth, as investors move beyond the defensive positioning that characterized much of the recent cycle,” said Greg Hyland, head of capital markets, Asia Pacific for CBRE. “We are seeing a sharp focus on assets that can deliver sustained rental growth, pa
