How Asia-Pacific property markets are drawing fresh capital despite US rate uncertainty

Hong Kong, Sydney and South Korea emerge as key targets as investors adjust strategies to a higher-rate environment, analysts say

“We’ve seen volumes, specifically cross-border volumes in the region, increase by around 30 per cent to date,” said Emily Fell, senior director for living sectors in Asia-Pacific capital markets at Savills.

“I think, as opposed to seeing a pullback generally, it’s more a change in strategy and a pivot in sector [focus].”