The Asia Pacific commercial real estate market is poised for continued momentum in 2026, with investment and leasing activity expected to strengthen even as broader regional economic growth moderates, according to CBRE’s 2026 Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook.
CBRE foresees several positive developments in 2026, including a 5 percent to 10 percent year-over-year increase in commercial real estate investment volume in Asia Pacific and a return of investor interest to the office sector, which ranked as investors’ most preferred asset class for the first time since 2020. This is supported by improving leasing demand as companies seek high-quality buildings in core locations. With limited yield compression, investor focus is shifting toward rental growth as the primary driver of returns.
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