Apac real estate investments remain resilient, supported by land and development sites: Colliers
The increase comes as Apac markets proceed to bring in land sales and new developments. According to the report, Apac controlled the top 10 worldwide positions for cross-border financial investments in land and property development sites, along with 7 countries from the region making the checklist. Australia led the pack, drawing US$ 1.022 billion ($1.28 billion) in investments, followed by Singapore (US$ 981 million), India (US$ 808 million), Malaysia (US$ 606 million), Hong Kong (US$ 500 million) and Japan (US$ 404 million).
In spite of economical headwinds dampening global capital industry, realty financial investments in the Asia Pacific (Apac) region still show resilience, says Colliers. In its Global Capital Flows September 2025 report, the property services and investment management firm notes that financial investment activity in Apac charted a slight increase of 5% as of 1H2025 compared to the same period past year.
In relations to sector, the multifamily segment stays one of the most active sector worldwide since completion of 2Q2025, mostly driven by financial investments in North America, according to Colliers. The industrial sector also maintained its spot as the second most engaged investment industry, both globally and across regions.
Lucy Mallick, international resources lead at Colliers, considers sectoral shifts and fundraising momentum steered by progressing investor concerns are helping to underpin Apac’s strength within otherwise subdued global funding markets. Looking ahead, she anticipates capital flows to accelerate in late 2025 as rising cost of living decrease and interest rates decline.
Generally, Australia and Japan were the only two Apac states to rate amongst the top ten worldwide resources destinations across all asset classes. However, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong came out amongst the top ten cross-border capital sources worldwide, emphasizing Apac’s expanding function in outbound financial investment, states Colliers.
Colliers’ review feature a pick up in business office investment activity, specifically in the Apac and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions, where the segment regained its top position based upon financial investments on a rolling 24-month basis. Meanwhile, the retail and hospitality parts preserved similar levels of activity over the past 2 quarters.
Singapore holds 4th place internationally, contributing over US$ 7.9 billion in cross-border funds in 1H2025. The bulk was invested in industrial assets (US$ 2.9 billion), followed by workplace (US$ 2.41 billion) and retail (US$ 1.45 billion) possessions. “Singapore remains to demonstrate its strength as a capital source and financial investment spot,” says Bastiaan VB, Colliers’ handling director for Singapore.
