Mark Cooper

Real estate investment activity in the region is ramping up, but China remains off the radar for investors

Supply has right-sized after nearly a decade of subdued construction, opening up opportunities.

Logistics demand remains strong as investors seek out markets with limited supply.

Investors continue to focus on global gateway cities, but new insights are shifting their view.

Rising rents are expected in popular cities with tight supply.

Working-from-home is in sharp decline while sustainable workplaces attract occupiers.

Venture capital funding is rebounding, which is driving rental growth.

'Portfolio owners are likely to continue to offload fringe assets at discounts while cash-rich buyers will see an opportunity to bargain hunt,' says Savills' head of Asia-Pacific research, Simon Smith. Read more in PERE's 2024 APAC Fund Manager Guide.

Market participants report renewed interest from foreign capital and several managers have recently set up shop or made senior hires in Japanese real estate. Read more in PERE's 2024 APAC Fund Manager Guide.

Long-term investors from Asia and the Middle East, such as Singapore’s GIC, have continued to selectively invest. Read more in PERE's 2024 APAC Fund Manager Guide.