Hong Kong back as a top choice for foreign commercial property investors, study says

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cheryl ArcibalFebruary 5, 2026 at 04:15 AM

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Hong Kong is regaining favor among foreign commercial property investors, ranking fifth in the Asia-Pacific region for cross-border capital in 2026, according to a CBRE report. This improvement follows growing investor interest, particularly from mainland China. A Knight Frank report also indicates Hong Kong had the second-highest number of luxury residential property deals globally in late 2025, continuing a recovery that began earlier in the year. CBRE's survey, conducted between November and December, included responses from 422 investors across various markets. The living and hotel sectors are primary targets, with investors repurposing underutilized hotels into student accommodation. Tokyo remains the top choice for cross-border investment, followed by Sydney, with Singapore and Seoul tied for third.

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Japan 30% Australia 30% Tokyo 40% Sydney 40% Singapore 40% Seoul 40% Knight Frank 50% Mainland China ×250% Asia-Pacific ×260% CBRE ×370% Hong Kong ×490%

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hong kong 100% commercial real estate 90% investment 80% asia-pacific 70% cross-border capital 70% mainland chinese investors 60% investor intentions 60% hotel sector 50% luxury residential property 50%