Colliers’ 2026 Global Investor Outlook report indicates that investors are re-entering global real estate markets with renewed confidence, supported by improving fundamentals, returning liquidity, and normalising pricing expectations. The findings, based on proprietary research and a global survey of institutional investors, point to steady investment momentum through 2026 despite continued cost and geopolitical pressures.
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is emerging as a major beneficiary of this shift. Colliers’ APAC insights highlight that global capital is increasingly targeting the region for diversification and growth, with APAC-focused capital raising up more than 130 per cent since 2024 and accounting for 11 per cent of global fundraising in the first nine months of 2025. While Japan, Australia, and Singapore remain established destinations, India is gaining prominence as a high-growth market with scalable opportunities.
India continues to attract sustained capital flows, driven by favourable demographics, a stable policy outlook, a deepening pool of institutional-grade assets, and rising participation through REITs and IPOs. Investors are particularly active in land and developmental assets across core and emerging asset classes. Colliers notes growing interest from both domestic and offshore investors, underpinned by India’s long-term growth trajectory.
“Investments in India’s real estate sector have demonstrated remarkable resilience, underscoring the depth of the market and growing investor confidence. We foresee annual investments to the tune of USD 5–7 billion each in 2025 and 2026, driven by a balanced interplay of foreign and domestic investors. Indian real estate continues to benefit from structural demand levers such as robust domestic economic growth, rising urbanisation, infrastructure augmentation, and rising consumption levels,” said Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Colliers India.
Institutional investments in India totalled USD 4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025. The fourth quarter is expected to see increased transaction closures, led by office and residential, which together may contribute nearly 60 per cent of annual inflows. Overall volumes for 2025 are projected at USD 5–7 billion.
“Building on the momentum of 2025, India’s real estate investment landscape is poised for a stronger 2026, underpinned by robust demand across core assets. Office and residential will continue to dominate, while the Industrial & Logistics (I&L) segment should see renewed traction. Data centres are set for increased capital deployment as digital infrastructure expands,” said Vimal Nadar, National Director & Head of Research, Colliers India.
Across APAC, 64 per cent of surveyed investors expect an uplift from economic growth in 2026, with nearly 60 per cent positive on liquidity and rental prospects. Family offices and high-net-worth investors are increasingly active, especially in Hong Kong and Australia.
Australia continues to attract capital with its strong fundamentals and political stability, with demand for residential, industrial and logistics, retail, and office assets. Tokyo and Osaka remain top targets in Japan, supported by domestic capital and strong multifamily trends. India stands out for its steady performance and long-term potential. In China, domestic investors are prioritising income-producing assets, while Singapore remains a core destination with heightened competition for data centre and prime office assets.
The I&L segment remains a key priority across APAC, supported by e-commerce growth. Investors are focused on big-box warehousing, last-mile logistics, and cold storage. Office markets are seeing renewed interest driven by rental growth in Australia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Retail confidence is returning as supply stabilises, with neighbourhood centres and high-street assets preferred. Data centres continue to attract cross-border capital, particularly in Singapore, Australia, and India. Residential markets are expected to see higher investment volumes driven by private equity, while hospitality and student housing are gaining traction amid tourism recovery and supply constraints.
“Investors are changing gears. After a challenging period, capital is moving decisively toward stability and opportunity. Market fundamentals are improving, liquidity is returning, and pricing expectations are normalising, fuelling optimism for 2026,” said Sam Harvey-Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific, Colliers.
