Highly Transparent CRE Markets Attract More Global Investment
Transaction volumes in the world's most transparent commercial real estate (CRE) markets have surged by 64% over two years, outpacing global growth by 20 percentage points. These 13 Highly Transparent markets now account for more than half of all income-producing CRE and over 80% of direct investment globally. The United Kingdom leads the JLL and LaSalle Global Real Estate Transparency Index in 2026, followed closely by France, Australia, and the U.S. Improvements across digitized land registries, energy data transparency, and building-efficiency standards are driving gains in CRE market visibility worldwide. Energy availability is becoming a key factor for site selection as demand rises sharply through 2035. Meanwhile, credit-market data and AI adoption are reshaping how investors assess risk and opportunity. Retail capital access to private assets could unlock over $800 billion for real estate by 2030 due to regulatory changes in the U.S., UK, and EU. However, challenges remain around fragmented debt markets and cybersecurity concerns tied to increased AI use.
Topics: commercial real estate global investment transaction volume transparency index