Colliers report: Global real estate investment rises 21%

According to the Colliers ‘Global Capital Flows’ report, global real estate investment volume increased by 21.2% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. Investment activity has reached 96.5% of the five-year average, showing acceleration compared to the first quarter.

Despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, capital is returning to the market with a focus on sectors offering operational resilience and long-term growth potential. The EMEA region has become a primary destination for foreign investors, accounting for 57% of foreign investor activity across the world's 20 largest investment markets. Investment volume in EMEA exceeded 100 billion euros in the first half of 2026, a 14.8% increase year-over-year.

As Europe gains a larger share of global capital allocations, Poland is noted as one of the most resilient economies in the region amidst economic slowdowns and geopolitical uncertainty.