CBRE(US:CBRE) 智通财经网·2026-02-04 07:01Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that investors in the Asia-Pacific region are preparing to invest more capital in commercial real estate by 2026, driven by improved tenant fundamentals, reduced supply, and a gradually easing financing environment [1][2] - Hong Kong has returned to the list of top cross-border investment destinations, ranking fifth after not making the top ten last year, with the office sector becoming the most popular investment category for the first time in six years [1][2] - Over 57% of respondents in the survey expressed intentions to purchase more real estate in 2026, reflecting a significant improvement in buying sentiment across most markets in the Asia-Pacific region [1] Group 2 - The office sector is now the most favored investment category, followed by industrial and logistics, and residential properties, with Greater China buyers becoming more active in acquiring office assets, particularly in Hong Kong [2] - Investors are expanding their focus on residential property assets, including mainstream "Build-to-Rent" and "Build-to-Sell" models, with student accommodation showing strong performance, especially in Australia and Hong Kong [2] - The survey indicates that REITs, institutional investors, and large funds are expected to be more active in 2026, continuing the recovery trend observed in 2025, while private investors and developers may shift to net sellers due to capital recovery and asset disposals [2] Group 3 - The main challenges faced by investors include rising labor and construction costs, which have become the primary challenge for the first time since the survey began, ongoing geopolitical tensions particularly in mainland China and India, and resurfacing interest rate risks, especially in Japan and Australia [3]