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How Asia-Pacific property markets are drawing fresh capital despite US rate uncertainty

Property markets in the Asia-Pacific region are likely to remain attractive despite heightened uncertainty over monetary policy after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate increase in more than three years this month, analysts say, with several asset classes and sectors expected to draw investor interest. “We’ve seen volumes, specifically cross-border volumes in the region,…

How Asia-Pacific property markets are drawing fresh capital despite US rate uncertainty

Asia-Pacific property markets are attracting fresh capital despite US rate uncertainty, according to analysts. The region saw a 30% increase in cross-border volumes, with mainland China leading at 154% year-on-year growth to US$13 billion in Q2 2026. Commercial real estate transactions rose 20% to US$46.1 billion, with office properties drawing the most investment.

South Korea and Sydney, Australia, are identified as markets with strong growth potential, driven by population aging and favorable market conditions. Hong Kong remains an attractive destination for investors seeking property bargains, with 40-50% discounts to peak pricing.

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