Office sector leads global cross-border real estate investment recovery

The global cross-border real estate market has seen a resurgence, with total investment reaching approximately 95.9 billion euros (112 billion dollars) in the first half of 2026, according to data from Savills. This represents the highest level of cross-border activity since 2022.

The office sector has emerged as a primary driver of this recovery, capturing 21.3 billion euros (24.9 billion dollars) in investment. This accounts for 22% of all global cross-border real estate investment, an increase from the 19% share recorded during the same period in 2025. Much of this momentum is attributed to large-scale transactions in Asia and a renewed demand for high-quality assets in prime locations.

The retail sector also showed growth, attracting 17.1 billion euros (20 billion dollars) and increasing its market share to 18%, up from 16% the previous year. While investors face geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, they are diversifying geographically. The United States remains the leading destination for international capital at 15%, followed by the United Kingdom at 11%.