2025 has the potential to be a pivotal turning point for global real estate markets, according to leading global real estate investment manager Hines’ 2025 Global Investment Outlook report.
The report, titled A New Dawn: Seizing Real Estate’s Moment of Opportunity, highlights the key trends and sector-specific strategies Hines sees shaping the global real estate market as it transitions into a new cycle of growth and recovery, with a specific focus on the potential opportunities unfolding in the private markets.
Priority sectors and high-conviction themes
Living: Addressing acute housing shortages and shifting demographics, the living sector offers significant opportunities, as households increasingly favor renting over buying in developed markets. This trend aligns with a global affordability crisis driven by widespread housing shortages and rising mortgage rates. In fact, the global housing shortage is estim