Real estate investments in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region surged by 12% year-on-year, reaching USD 155.9 billion in 2024, according to Colliers’ latest report, ‘Asia Pacific Investment Insights H2 2024’. This growth highlights the region’s resilience, with top markets such as South Korea, Japan, Mainland China, India, and Singapore leading the charge. The report reveals that South Korea, Japan, and China together accounted for nearly 60% of the USD 83.2 billion invested in the second half of 2024 alone.
Notably, India has emerged as a powerhouse in the APAC real estate market, with a staggering 88% increase in investments during H2 2024, amounting to USD 3.0 billion. Office and industrial sectors dominated, representing 47% and 27% of total investments, respectively. This surge aligns with broader institutional investment trends, which have seen a 22% increase in 2024, totaling USD 6.5 billion. The robust performance is driven by India’s solid economic outlook and favorable policy measures, including anticipated monetary easing, which is expected to boost liquidity and sustain investor confidence.
The office and industrial & logistics segments remained key investment targets, collectively accounting for around 60% of the total investments. Meanwhile, the retail sector experienced a remarkable rebound, with investments up 31% year-on-year, underscoring renewed optimism among investors.
Looking ahead, Colliers expects the momentum to continue into 2025, driven by easing inflation, stable economic growth, and declining borrowing costs. The Asia Pacific real estate market is poised for a dynamic year, with strong demand across core sectors like office and industrial, and increasing investor interest in retail, hospitality, and alternative asset classes. With institutional investments flourishing, 2025 is set to be another year of steady growth for the region’s real estate market.
