CBRE Leads Global Real Estate Investment Sales Activity in First Half of 2023

CBRE was the top-ranked firm for global commercial real estate investment sales during the first half of 2023, according to MSCI Real Assets. CBRE also held the number one spot in Asia Pacific, Pacific and Australia.

MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 26% market share across all property types on a global basis in H1 2023— more than the market share of the number two and three firms combined. CBRE’s advantage over the number two firm increased by 400 basis points compared with H1 2022.

In addition to being number one globally, CBRE held the top spot for commercial real estate investment sales in Asia Pacific with a 38% market share, Pacific (24.8%) and Australia (25.1%).

“The exceptional performance of CBRE across all major asset types in the Asia Pacific region is a clear indication of the strong relationships and trust that our clients have bestowed upon us,” said Greg Hyland, Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific for CBRE. “Our Capital Markets teams will continue to utilise our extensive regional expertise to support our clients in attaining their investment goals, even in the face of a challenging market environment.”

CBRE held the top spot in MSCI Real Assets global rankings across the five largest asset classes—office (23% market share), industrial (29%), retail (24%), multifamily (28%) and hotels (26%) and led the Australian rankings for hotels (42.5%) and retail (32.7%).

“We are very proud of our service offering to clients not only across the traditional sectors in Australia and New Zealand but across the emerging and alternative sectors as well,” said Flint Davidson Head of Capital Markets Pacific.

 “This together with our ability to connect with our market-leading colleagues across Asia and the globe gives our clients unique insights into capital flows and information.”