Investors Are Gaining More Confidence in Office: Survey

Why this matters

The reported uptick in investor appetite for office assets signals a tentative recalibration in institutional sentiment toward a sector long beleaguered by pandemic-induced uncertainty. While an 11 percent preference remains modest, the shift suggests that allocators and capital providers may be beginning to price in a more stable outlook for office fundamentals, potentially reflecting expectations of tenant demand normalization or improved leasing dynamics. This emerging confidence could presage a gradual reallocation of capital back into office, which has lagged behind multifamily and industrial in recent years due to structural questions around remote work and space utilization. From a capital markets perspective, even a modest revival in investor interest may influence lending conditions, with debt providers potentially more willing to underwrite office transactions, albeit selectively. The sector’s recovery trajectory remains uneven, and the survey’s timing—looking ahead to 2026—implies that investors are positioning for a medium-term horizon rather than an immediate rebound. For allocators, this development underscores the importance of monitoring evolving market signals and underwriting assumptions, as office’s risk-return profile may be entering a phase of cautious reappraisal rather than outright avoidance.

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• Disclosed office deal value tracked in August 2026: $10.5B across 37 reported transactions. All Office coverage →

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