It is fair to report that the mood amongst interviewees and survey respondents for Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Asia Pacific 2026 is one of cautious optimism, with a broad expectation that 2026 will be better than last year. However, that statement comes with many qualifiers. Market players’ optimism depends very much on where they stand and where they are looking. Those focused on Japan, Singapore, data centres, and the living sectors see a brighter future; those invested in China or in the office sector are less upbeat. Overall, survey respondents are more optimistic about profitability in 2026.

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The Urban Land Institute’s 2025 Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index reveals persistent challenges to housing affordability and accessibility across the region. This fourth-edition study of 51 market segments across 41 cities shows major cities becoming “exclusive havens”, demanding urgent policy and innovation.

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The Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Global Outlook 2025 by ULI and PwC examines the global challenges and opportunities facing real estate and analyses the developing impacts on regions and sectors around the world. It is a gauge of global sentiment for investment and development prospects.

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A new report, created in partnership with Heitman, explores the impact of rising insurance costs on commercial real estate. It highlights strategies for securing affordable coverage, key investment considerations that may make buildings or portfolios more attractive to insurers, and emerging trends that could reshape the market moving forward.

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The rapidly shifting climate is changing the landscape of property values, tenant expectations, and regulatory demands, imposing a need for urgent action. This report summarises a systems change workshop piloted by ULI Greenprint. Read this report to learn practical methodologies to overcome systemic barriers, foster cross-sector collaboration and harmonize business performance with environmental stewardship.

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More than 60 distinguished real estate industry leaders have joined or been reappointed to the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) governing bodies, including incoming regional chairs Kristina Raspe (Americas), Scott Dunn (Asia Pacific), and Anne Kavanagh (Europe).

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