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India’s Retail Market Emerges as a Regional Growth Leader 

Written by Manu Bhazan, Country Head of India  India’s retail sector is entering a period of structural transformation, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, and growing demand for premium consumer experiences. These forces are positioning India as one of the strongest retail growth markets globally.  India’s Tier 1 cities led retail rental growth in the APAC region. Galleria Market recorded…

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Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2026: Emerging Opportunities 

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan  Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a new growth phase heading into 2026, supported by urban expansion, infrastructure development, digital adoption, and policy reforms. These structural shifts are reshaping demand across residential and commercial segments.  Rapid urbanisation in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad continues to push housing demand higher, particularly in…

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Building the Future: Malaysia’s Data Centre Investment Surge 

Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading data centre hub, attracting US$34 billion in investment over the past four years. The sector is projected to more than triple from US$4 billion in 2024 to US$13.6 billion by 2030, driven by major AI hyperscalers including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Nvidia via YTL Power. This rapid expansion has sparked a RM126 billion construction supercycle, with…

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Global Economic Outlook 2026: Is Growth Becoming Illusional?

Global economy is still looking for growth as it navigates through uncertain and tempestuous times. Equities, real estate and commodities remain favorable for smart and sophisticated global investors. Bonds may remain under pressure. Dollars are likely to stay weaker as FED stays dovish amid slowing down in US economy.     QE Comes Back in the Market QE is coming. The Fed started cutting rates in Sep…

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Australia’s Housing Market Maintains Momentum as Perth Leads Price Growth

Written by Lily Chong, Head of IQI Australia  Australia’s housing market posted another month of solid momentum, with Cotality’s national Home Value Index rising 1.0% in November. This marks the third consecutive month where home values have climbed by one per cent or more. Although the pace has eased slightly from October’s 1.1% rise, the overall trend remains positive, signalling resilient…

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Japan Real Estate Outlook 2026: A Resurgent Market Gaining Global Investor Interest

Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director Japan’s property market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, shifting from years of stagnation to becoming one of Asia’s most appealing investment destinations. As highlighted by Juwai IQI Group CEO Kashif Ansari, Japan’s rebound is supported by a stable economy, low interest rates, major urban…

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