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Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Insights Q1 2025

Market Overview

The Asia-Pacific real estate market demonstrated resilience in Q1 2025, with cross-border investment volume reaching US$9.5 billion, a 116.7% year-on-year increase. Total transaction volume decreased marginally by 0.8% year-on-year but contracted 17.1% quarter-on-quarter to US$33.4 billion. Investors are drawn to office, industrial, and retail assets for their resilient income and growth potential, supported by stabilized asset prices and improved financing conditions.

Key Drivers

• Cross-Border Activity: Sustained interest in Japan, Australia, and South Korea driven by factors such as more acceptable interest rates and strong asset fundamentals. Cross-border transaction volumes peaked at 28.4% of total deals, the highest since Q3 2023.
• Major Deal: Blackstone acquired Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho (US$2.6 billion) from Seibu Holdings, the largest foreign investment and transaction in the region for the quarter.
• Sector Trends: Australia saw a rebound in retail assets, with volumes nearly tripling year-on-year to US$592 million, while South Korea's industrial sector experienced increased foreign investor confidence amid economic recovery.

Outlook

Despite uncertainties, including potential inflation and interest rate hikes, the Asia-Pacific market maintains strong investor confidence. Office and retail sectors appear relatively insulated due to high occupancies and resilient rental growth. However, risks such as tariffs and consumer struggles could hinder further recovery, particularly in sensitive sectors.

Data Source: MSCI Real Assets, Knight Frank Research as of 21 April 2025.