Investment in Asia-Pacific (APAC) real estate reached $167b in the first three quarters of 2026, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, according to new data from Colliers.
This surge is attributed to cross-border investors turning net buyers after being net sellers in 2025.
Japan remains the largest investment market in the region, with $40.6b invested.
Singapore, however, emerged as a standout performer, with investment volumes nearly tripling to $20.4b, surpassing all full-year totals since 2016.
Retail investment in the region also saw a significant rise, increasing by 44% to $35.9b, whilst data-centre transactions reached $14.6b, already exceeding the full-year 2025 volumes.
Theo Novak, Managing Director of Capital Markets APAC, noted that in a higher-rate environment, capital is increasingly favouring markets where economic growth and constrained supply can support income growth.
“The strongest opportunities are emerging across high-quality offices, logistics, hotels, and selected alternative assets,” Novak said.
The data indicates a shift in capital flows as investors seek income growth and opportunities beyond traditional property sectors.
Cross-border buyers now account for 35.7% of acquisitions, with $53.5b deployed, matching the full-year 2025 total. This trend highlights the continued depth of capital targeting the APAC region.
As the region heads into 2027, the focus on high-quality real assets and the broadening of capital beyond traditional sectors are expected to continue driving investment momentum.
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