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Commercial property transaction volumes around the globe this year are down on the levels recorded in 2015, and this trend is echoed in the Pacific region thanks mainly to Australia. Lower transaction volumes are a result of several factors, ranging from a variety of risk events to a shortage of stock for sale. Despite this, transaction volumes have still been healthy in the Pacific region, and Pacific real estate remains attractive to overseas buyers. This year has featured a resurgence of North American investors and a continuation of strong capital inflows from China