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Asia Pacific Investment Trends Q1 2026
April 17, 2026 5 Minute Read
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- Following a strong 2025, investment activity in Korea enjoyed a solid Q1 2026, driven by renewed domestic and foreign investment demand. The re-capitalisation of domestic investment managers through large blind fund allocations from Korean institutional LPs has injected renewed liquidity into the market, particularly for office and logistics assets. While there is concern over a potential uptick in office supply at the back end of the decade, investment volume should be unaffected in the short term.
- In Australia, inflationary pressure pushed up interest rates in early 2026, weighing on investment sentiment. While investment volume will be strong in Q1 2026, purchasing activity over the coming quarters will be negatively impacted. International capital will be the primary source of demand, with investors from abroad holding a medium-term view that now is the opportune moment to access quality Australian assets at repriced levels.
- Investment sentiment in Hong Kong SAR has improved modestly in recent months, particularly for living assets and PBSA conversions. Investment volume is forecasted to grow 5–10% y-o-y in 2026, with the market currently tracking toward the upper end of the range. Activity in the residential development site segment is expected to be brisk as developer confidence spills over into broader investment activity.
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