According to The Wealth Report, Knight Frank’s flagship report, global commercial real estate investment rebounded in 2024, rising to $806 billion, an 8 percent year-on-year increase. This marks a significant recovery following the sharp 43 percent contraction recorded in 2023. Global cross-border capital also regained momentum in 2024, rising 12 percent to $171 billion, underscoring the return of global investor appetite.
“Total global commercial real estate investment rose to $806 billion in 2024, marking a +8 percent year-on-year increase, a significant rebound on the sharp 43 percent contraction recorded in 2023,” said Will Matthews, head of U.K. commercial research. “Whilst private capital dominated, institutional buyers were the second most active group, deploying $268 billion, some 33 percent of the total. Private, Institutional and Public buyers all recorded a rise in investment compared with 2023. Buyers in public markets saw the largest rise, posting
