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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.

Outlook 2026

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