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Business insights | The Big Questions H2 2026

Our leading Capital Markets leaders provide their strategic perspective on what’s impacting real estate investment across Australia and New Zealand today.

September 2, 2026

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The capital markets landscape is entering a pivotal year, shaped by changing pricing dynamics, evolving capital sources and sector-specific opportunities.

In The Big Questions, a three-part video series, CBRE’s Capital Markets leaders unpack the trends shaping 2026 and beyond, including:
 
  • The key opportunities and challenges across asset classes
  • Where capital is expected to come from in 2026
  • The factors influencing investment and transaction activity
  • The shifts that could unlock the greatest upside for the market in 2026

Together, the series provides a strategic view of how Australia and New Zealand’s capital markets are evolving and what it means for investors in the year ahead.
 

The Big Capital Flow Question

Key Takeaways

  1. Capital is coming from more sources than ever

    Institutional investors, super funds, offshore capital, private equity, family offices and private investors are all active. 

  2. Everyday Australian investors are driving a growing share of demand

    More individuals are moving beyond residential property and into commercial real estate. 

  3. Global capital remains bullish on Australia

    Investors from Japan, Singapore, North America, Hong Kong, South Korea and beyond continue to target Australian opportunities. 

  4. Investors are prioritising quality and income growth

    Demand is strongest for institutional-grade assets and sectors with clear long-term growth fundamentals.

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