Global Cross-Border Property Investment Jumps 56%

Cross-border investment in commercial property worldwide surged 56% to $71.8 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger deal activity in Asia and Europe, including renewed interest in premium office properties, according to research from property agency JLL. The growth far outpaced the broader market, with overall building transactions rising 10% year-on-year to $604.6 billion, according to MSCI data.

International property investment in Asia jumped fourfold to $19.3 billion, while investment in Europe rose 31% to $39.9 billion. JLL said the office sector has seen a renewed wave of activity, with international investors particularly active in major European cities such as London and Milan. Singapore led the global rankings with $8.7 billion in cross-border investment volume.

However, higher borrowing costs could temper investment activity during the second half of the year. Fraser Bowen, a director in JLL’s capital markets business, said property transaction volumes remain closely correlated with interest rates. Rising financing costs could therefore put pressure on the rate-sensitive commercial property sector despite the strong momentum recorded in the first half.

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