Transparency Boosts Real Estate Investment: JLL Index Shows 64% Surge in Highly Transparent Markets
Event summary
- JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index reveals transaction volumes in highly transparent markets rose 64% over the past two years, attracting $1.4 trillion in real estate capital.
- Asia-Pacific and MENA regions lead global transparency improvements, with India and Vietnam attracting $12 billion combined in direct transaction volumes.
- Alternative sectors like data centers and infrastructure now account for 20% of direct transaction volumes globally, driven by transparency gains.
- Over 90% of occupiers and investors now use AI tools to analyze market fundamentals, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
The big picture
JLL's report highlights that transparency is now a prerequisite for global capital deployment, with highly transparent markets capturing 80% of direct investment. The rapid digitization and government reforms in APAC and MENA regions are narrowing the transparency gap with established global hubs, unlocking cross-border investment opportunities. The expansion of the investable universe into alternative sectors underscores the evolving nature of real estate transparency.
What we're watching
- Regional Shifts
- How APAC and MENA markets will sustain their rapid transparency improvements and attract more global capital.
- Technological Integration
- The pace at which AI and digitization will further enhance transparency in real estate markets.
- Alternative Sectors
- Whether the growing transparency in alternative sectors will lead to increased institutional investment.