Overview
Asia Pacific’s real estate market recorded its strongest first half since 2022, with total investment activity reaching USD 105 billion in H1 2026, reflecting renewed confidence in regional liquidity, transparency and long‑term growth prospects.
Investment Totals
The office asset class remained the dominant segment, attracting USD 40.2 billion of capital across APAC. The retail sector followed with USD 26.7 billion, industrial assets secured USD 22.8 billion, and data‑centers, an emerging institutional class, drew USD 6.7 billion.
Asset Class Breakdown
Colliers highlighted that office assets continue to attract significant investor interest, supported by broadening demand across multiple occupier segments and strong traction in GCC space uptake. The data underscores a continued preference for core, liquid assets within the region.
India Specific Highlights
In India, the office segment accounted for over 40 % of total real‑estate inflows during H1 2026. Domestic investors were the primary drivers, with domestic capital deployment rising 80 % year‑on‑year, representing approximately 57 % of total inflows. Foreign capital also strengthened, increasing 24 % YoY to about 43 % of total investment. Since 2022, cumulative office investments in India have approached USD 14 billion, consistently representing 40‑50 % of annual capital deployment. Badal Yagnik, CEO & Managing Director of Colliers India, noted that the office segment is expected to remain the key driver of real‑estate investments, bolstered by strong demand and the growing prominence of office REITs.
Regional Market Highlights
China and Japan each attracted more than USD 25 billion in investment during the first six months of 2026. Australia recorded USD 15.8 billion, while Singapore posted USD 14.1 billion, already exceeding its full‑year 2025 transaction volume. These four markets—Australia, China, Japan and Singapore—accounted for a substantial share of APAC investment volumes, emphasizing the importance of market depth and liquidity in investor decision‑making. Theo Novak, Managing Director of Capital Markets at Colliers Asia Pacific, described the first half of 2026 as a turning point, noting that the mix of capital deployment across traditional sectors and emerging themes such as data centres is driving higher transaction volumes across the region.