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\nColliers\u2019 2026 Global Investor Outlook reveals investors are shifting from passive structures and actively redeploying capital across sectors and markets
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TORONTO and LONDON, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global diversified professional services company Colliers has released its\u00a02026 Global Investor Outlook<\/em><\/a>, revealing investors are re-entering global real estate markets with confidence, pursuing diversification across regions and sectors. Based on Colliers\u2019 proprietary research and a global survey of institutional investors, the report finds that market fundamentals are improving, liquidity is returning, and pricing expectations are normalizing. These trends are fuelling optimism for 2026, even as cost pressures and geopolitical risks remain.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestors are changing gears,\u201d said\u00a0Luke Dawson, Head of Global and EMEA Capital Markets<\/strong> at Colliers. \u201cAfter a challenging period, capital is moving decisively toward stability and opportunity. Hands-on, controlled strategies and partnerships are driving value as the market regains its footing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Investors migrate to active strategies and global diversification<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Nearly half of investors (49%) currently favour direct investments and separate accounts, with platform joint ventures and M&A gaining traction. Private equity and secondary funds are increasingly investing in both property-owning entities and operating businesses. Furthermore, 37% of investors prefer core and core-plus strategies, though only 9% of real estate funds being raised target these areas \u2013 a sign of disconnect between investor appetite and fund orientation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis imbalance is prompting investors to rethink how they engage with the market, choosing structures that offer faster execution, flexibility and scale,\u201d said Damian Harrington, Director, Head of Research, Global Capital Markets and EMEA<\/strong> at Colliers. \u201cPlatform deals give investors a seat at the table and greater control. It\u2019s a tactical shift that reflects a more engaged, operational approach to capital deployment.\u201d <\/p>\n

Global allocations are also evolving, with multi-regional strategies accounting for nearly 30% of global fundraising, underscoring the push for diversification. North America accounted for 40% of fundraising in 2025 YTD, down from 50% in 2024, while Europe surged 50% and Asia Pacific jumped 130% year-on-year, reflecting growing interest in markets such as Japan, Australia and India.<\/p>\n

\n Data centres are booming, offices stage a comeback<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Data centres accounted for 31% of global real estate funds raised from Q1\u2013Q3 2025, making it the second-most popular asset type, displacing industrial. Offices, which have been overshadowed since the pandemic, are rebounding globally. Alternatives such as student housing, self-storage and healthcare are also gaining traction, driven by demographic trends and supply-demand imbalances.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestor preferences are quickly evolving. With the deep integration of digital infrastructure in our economy, renewed interest in offices following expanded return-to-office mandates and momentum across demographic-driven sectors, it\u2019s clear that capital is chasing both innovation and resilience,\u201d continued Dawson.<\/p>\n

\n Industrial, multifamily and retail remain resilient<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Industrial, multifamily and retail assets continue to attract capital, particularly in markets with strong fundamentals and constrained supply. Investors are focusing on logistics hubs, urban residential growth corridors and retail formats anchored by essential services.<\/p>\n

\n Value-add driving redevelopment and repositioning<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

As investors focus on value creation, many are looking to reposition existing assets. High construction and operating costs are accelerating adaptive reuse, particularly in supply-constrained markets. Office buildings are being upgraded to meet sustainability standards and evolving tenant demand, with APAC and Europe leading this trend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe year ahead will reward investors who can combine speed with strategy,\u201d concluded Dawson. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing a redefinition of how capital is deployed, with tactical execution, platform control and regional rebalancing driving flows. The focus is shifting to value creation, operational influence and long-term resilience across sectors and markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

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