Outlook 2026

The Asia Pacific commercial real estate market is demonstrating strong resilience and renewed momentum, following a period of economic downturn and global uncertainty. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2025 APAC Investment Atlas, the region has moved firmly into the stabilisation stage of the cycle, signalling attractive entry points for investors across multiple sectors and geographies.

Chek Yee Foo • 01/12/2025

The retail landscape in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has undergone a significant transformation, moving beyond post-pandemic recovery to redefine the future of consumption. Fueled by a powerful resurgence in tourism and a growing appetite for premium products, the APAC retail market is demonstrating remarkable resilience and innovation.

Catherine Chen • 26/11/2025

In the fast-evolving retail real estate market across Asia Pacific, two key leaders are shaping Cushman & Wakefield’s retail offerings for greater impact and opportunity: Sona Aggarwal and Trent Weir.

12/11/2025

Retail is entering a renaissance period, with rising investor confidence leading to increased capital flows into the sector. Whether that’s experience-based retail like hospitality, a resurgence of our cities’ Main Streets and High Streets, or simple non-discretionary staples, there are opportunities to drive sustainable outcomes across all forms of retail with far lower carbon demands.

Matt Clifford • 12/11/2025

Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce the appointment of Chloe Teo as Senior Director, Asia Pacific Tenant Representation, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its advisory capabilities and delivering best-in-class tenant representation services across the region.

Amanda Phua • 29/10/2025

Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce the appointment of Conal Newland and Josh Rose-Nokes to its Asia Pacific Living platform as it strengthens its regional presence in the rapidly-growing sector.

Amy Kathleen Kelly • 16/10/2025

Cushman & Wakefield (“C&W”) has been appointed as the exclusive marketing agent for a prime freehold residential redevelopment site on Dublin Road, District 9, having secured 100% consensus from the owners to launch the site for sale by tender.

Shaun Poh • 29/09/2025

As power and land become increasingly hard to find for data centre operators, Western Australia is gaining attention as a potential future hub for the industry.

Amy Kathleen Kelly • 05/11/2024

Singapore ranks 14th in average fit out cost across Asia Pacific, at $140 USD per square foot up from $134 per square foot last year.

Nandhini Rad • 14/05/2024

Overall private residential sales volume fell by 2.4% qoq for the third consecutive quarter to 4,230 units in Q1 2024 as homebuying sentiments remained cautious amidst heightened price levels, cooling measures and slowing wage growth. 

Xian Yang Wong • 26/04/2024

According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Marketbeat report, Investment volumes are up by 20.9% yoy.

Nandhini Rad • 08/04/2024

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has released its 2021 Global Logistics Outlook. The report analyzes key drivers affecting growth, global leasing dynamics and provides an outlook for the sector.

Jayna Poh • 19/05/2021