Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: May 11, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Global Real Estate Investment & Strategy

Investment sentiment across the global real estate sector is showing sharp regional divergence, though large institutional players are preparing for significant transaction volume ahead. Brookfield's president anticipates executing on $20bn of real estate transactions within the next two months, suggesting a "very rapid acceleration" in recovery, while Digital Realty is preparing for a major private fundraising push, targeting a cornerstone raise of up to $3bn for a new U.S. open-end fund aimed at data center assets Digital Realty. Meanwhile, in Asia, Japanese buyout specialist Advantage Capital is moving to double its assets under management by expanding its focus into corporate-owned real estate opportunities following a recent entry into the asset class last month Advantage Capital.

Asia-Pacific Asset Repositioning

Activity in the Asia-Pacific region demonstrates a focus on asset repositioning and regulatory shifts aimed at unlocking capital for housing. An Australian investor, Pro-invest, acquired the A$100m Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments, signaling a strategic move to convert hospitality assets into alternative temporary accommodation types Pro-invest. This push for new capital deployment aligns with potential domestic reforms, as proposed overhauls to Australian performance tests could introduce an ‘emerging covered asset class,’ thereby unlocking greater private investment into affordable housing strategies Aussie performance test overhaul.