Global Real Estate Capital Flows Toward Rising Transparency

The 14th edition of the JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index reveals that two-thirds of markets worldwide have bolstered their transparency standards since 2024. While established hubs continue to anchor the majority of global capital, the most aggressive gains are occurring in the Asia-Pacific and MENA regions. India and Vietnam, in particular, have leveraged rapid digitization and proactive government reforms to reach historic highs in direct transaction volumes, collectively attracting $12 billion in capital during the last two years.

Richard Bloxam, CEO of Capital Markets at JLL, notes that transparency has evolved from a simple benchmark of market maturity into a prerequisite for deploying capital. Investors are currently prioritizing jurisdictions that offer robust data disclosure and digital infrastructure, effectively narrowing the gap between emerging economies and traditional global hubs. This shift is further supported by the adoption of artificial intelligence, with more than 90% of market participants now utilizing AI tools to process property data and evaluate fundamentals.

Beyond traditional office and retail sectors, transparency is expanding into alternative asset classes such as data centers and infrastructure. These sectors now represent 20% of global transaction volumes, with investors demanding rigorous data on energy resilience and grid capacity. As debt markets and alternative sectors continue to professionalize, the demand for high-frequency reporting and standardized valuation is reshaping how capital is allocated globally.