Outlook 2026

Japan continues to command attention as one of the world’s most resilient and opportunity rich real estate markets. In an environment where investors are navigating shifting macro conditions and re-examining global capital allocations, our Japan Capital Markets platform enters 2026 with renewed strength, expanded intelligence, and deeper global integration.

Hiroyuki Takayama • 28/01/2026

Catherine Chen • 28/01/2026

Since joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2014, Charli Chan has set the industry benchmarks for facilitating complex, high-value real estate transactions between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

Charli Chan • 27/01/2026

The Asia Pacific commercial real estate market is demonstrating strong resilience and renewed momentum, following a period of economic downturn and global uncertainty. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2025 APAC Investment Atlas, the region has moved firmly into the stabilisation stage of the cycle, signalling attractive entry points for investors across multiple sectors and geographies.

Chek Yee Foo • 01/12/2025

In the fast-evolving retail real estate market across Asia Pacific, two key leaders are shaping Cushman & Wakefield’s retail offerings for greater impact and opportunity: Sona Aggarwal and Trent Weir.

12/11/2025

Singapore continues to be a leading data center hub for its regional and global connectivity, despite the high property and construction costs when compared to neighbouring South-East Asian markets and other primary markets in Asia Pacific. 

Nandhini Rad • 06/06/2024

Singapore ranks 14th in average fit out cost across Asia Pacific, at $140 USD per square foot up from $134 per square foot last year.

Nandhini Rad • 14/05/2024

Overall private residential sales volume fell by 2.4% qoq for the third consecutive quarter to 4,230 units in Q1 2024 as homebuying sentiments remained cautious amidst heightened price levels, cooling measures and slowing wage growth. 

Xian Yang Wong • 26/04/2024

According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Marketbeat report, Investment volumes are up by 20.9% yoy.

Nandhini Rad • 08/04/2024

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has released its 2021 Global Logistics Outlook. The report analyzes key drivers affecting growth, global leasing dynamics and provides an outlook for the sector.

Jayna Poh • 19/05/2021

Two-thirds of retail strips in Asia Pacific saw rental declines in 2020, with Causeway Bay in Hong Kong experiencing the steepest decline at 43%, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Main Streets report.

Jayna Poh • 22/04/2021

Sydney and Singapore have been ranked among the top ten data center markets globally, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021 Global Data Center Market Comparison report. 

Jayna Poh • 08/02/2021