Core Insights - The Chinese commercial real estate investment market is expected to recover in 2026 despite cautious investor sentiment, with a slight increase in the proportion of respondents planning to invest and sell more actively [1] - Domestic net investment intentions have turned positive due to institutional investors and real estate funds, while foreign investors continue to show a net selling intention [2] Investment Sentiment - 43% of respondents plan to adopt a more aggressive investment strategy in 2026, and 52% are inclined to sell more actively, indicating a potential increase in transaction willingness [1] - 39% of respondents intend to increase their real estate asset allocation, up 3 percentage points from the previous year, with 12% planning significant increases, a rise of 6 percentage points [5] Property Preferences - Industrial logistics, rental residential, and retail properties remain the top three preferred property types among investors [6] - In alternative assets, student apartments have gained significant attention due to a supply-demand gap in higher education dormitory space, followed by infrastructure and life sciences real estate [9] Financing Environment - Nearly 80% of investors expect further interest rate cuts by the People's Bank of China in 2026, and new regulations on merger loans have improved the financing environment for large-scale commercial real estate investments [10] - The rental residential sector is expected to continue its growth trend, supported by policies for urban renewal and the integration of private-public REITs [10] ESG Considerations - Investors are shifting from general concern to a more focused approach regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, with 83% already adopting or planning to adopt ESG criteria in real estate investments [11] - Green buildings are recognized for their competitive advantage in attracting and retaining tenants, contributing to improved cash flow performance [11]
CBRE世邦魏理仕发布《2026年中国投资者意向调查》专题报告