APAC OUTLOOK 2026
Momentum and Opportunity Across APAC Commercial Real Estate
Asia Pacific enters 2026 from a position of resilience. After weathering a year of trade shocks and market turbulence, the region is now seeing clearer policy direction, steadier household finances and renewed capital flows ‒ conditions that together unlock selective upside across markets and sectors.
Key Takeaways
Economy
2026 will be a year of tactical opportunity: short-term trade disruption gives way to clearer policy signals and renewed investment flows, creating selective openings for growth across markets. The story for real estate is one of cautious optimism: pockets of demand emerge where fundamentals and policy align. Read more.
Office
With prime demand continuing to be strong, 2026 will favour high-quality, well-located offices. Investors should prioritise core assets and active repositioning of older buildings (flexibility, sustainability and tech upgrades) to capture the next phase of rent recovery. Read more.
Logistics & Industrial
Tariff-driven volatility gives way to a 2026 reset: manufacturing growth slows but structural drivers remain. The year will reward tactical, market-by-market plays, with early movers in well-located modern logistics stock, capturing value as trade patterns normalise.
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Retail
Retail fundamentals remain resilient as consumer spend and international tourism improve. Physical retail endures ‒ brands are investing in experience-led, omnichannel formats and competing fiercely for limited prime space, making destination retail and premium locations the focus for investors. Read more.
Living
Demand is outpacing new supply across many APAC markets, keeping vacancies low and supporting rental growth. Growing niches such as PBSA and co-living, alongside multifamily / build-to-rent (BTR) are driving investor activity and innovation in the sector, with Australia and Japan leading prospects for strong rental momentum and institutional interest.
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Data Centres
AI is reshaping demand for digital infrastructure across APAC, pushing operators to accelerate development, redesign facilities for AI workloads and secure new power and financing solutions. The strategic case for data-centre investment and expansion across the region remains strong. Read more.
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As the first country affected by COVID-19, what’s the current status of China’s commercial real estate (CRE) market and where is it headed?
In this session our industry experts will discuss the mainland China and Hong Kong market situations and share their insights and analysis on hot topics.
