Asia Pacific Property Investment Intentions Reach Four Year High as Office Demand Returns
A CBRE survey shows net buying intentions for regional real estate rose to 17 percent in 2026. Investors now rank the office sector as the most preferred.
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A new investor survey conducted by CBRE Group, Inc. and reported on February 3, 2026, indicates that net buying intentions for Asia-Pacific real estate have reached a four-year high. The report found that net buying intentions for 2026 rose to 17 percent, up from 13 percent in 2025. This measurable shift in investor sentiment marks a reversal from the recent period of subdued investment activity across the region.
The increase in optimism is primarily attributed to a stronger rental outlook, reduced supply pipelines, and gradually easing financing conditions. In a significant shift for the market, the office sector has been named the most preferred segment for the first time in six years. This change reflects evolving capital preferences as investors look toward a more favorable regional real estate environment for the coming year.
