Investors Shift the Real Estate Landscape as Global Capital Flows Change
Investor Confidence in Real Estate: Colliers' 2026 Global Investor Outlook indicates a resurgence of investor confidence in global real estate markets, with a focus on diversification and improved market fundamentals despite ongoing cost pressures and geopolitical risks.
Shift in Investment Strategies: Nearly half of investors are favoring direct investments and separate accounts, with a notable shift towards platform joint ventures and M&A, reflecting a desire for faster execution and greater control in capital deployment.
Emerging Asset Preferences: Data centres have become a leading asset type, while offices are experiencing a comeback. Alternatives like student housing and healthcare are gaining traction, driven by demographic trends and supply-demand imbalances.
Regional Investment Trends: The U.S. sees renewed activity in multifamily and industrial sectors, Europe attracts global capital with a rebound in office and industrial sectors, and APAC shows rising demand for logistics and emerging alternatives, highlighting a shift in global investment dynamics.
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Colliers Acquires BESTECH to Enhance Engineering Capabilities in Canada
- Strategic Acquisition: Colliers' Englobe has acquired BESTECH, a leading engineering consulting firm in Ontario, aiming to enhance its capabilities in the Canadian resources sector and strengthen its market presence in Ontario.
- Leadership Transition: The senior team from BESTECH will continue to play a key leadership role within Englobe and become shareholders, fostering long-term development and collaboration under a unique partnership model.
- Market Impact: With over 100 professionals, BESTECH provides services in mining, automation, electrical, and power systems, and this acquisition will enhance Englobe's expertise and competitive edge in the rapidly growing mining market.
- Enhanced Client Value: By integrating Englobe's infrastructure with BESTECH's innovative solutions, both companies will jointly deliver exceptional outcomes and employee experiences for clients, driving sustainable business growth.

Colliers Acquires BESTECH, Enhancing Engineering Capabilities
- Strategic Acquisition: Colliers' Englobe has acquired BESTECH, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm in Ontario, aiming to expand its capabilities in the Canadian resources sector and enhance market competitiveness.
- Leadership Integration: BESTECH's senior team will continue to play a key leadership role within Englobe and become shareholders, fostering long-term development through this unique partnership model.
- Enhanced Industry Expertise: Founded in 1995, BESTECH boasts over 100 professionals providing services in mining, automation, electrical, and power systems, thereby strengthening Englobe's expertise in the rapidly growing mining market.
- Increased Client Value: Colliers' investment will leverage Englobe's infrastructure and capabilities to deliver unparalleled outcomes for clients and improve employee experiences, further driving business expansion in Ontario.









