The covid-19 pandemic represents uncharted territory for Europe’s commercial property lenders.
The moves by Allianz and AXA to combine real estate or alternatives entities are further steps to attract more money to non-traditional asset classes.
Lower-for-longer conditions are driving capital into property markets. But persistently low interest rates are also a concern for real estate investors and lenders.
The winners of the Real Estate Capital Awards 2019 demonstrated creativity against a backdrop of challenging market conditions.
An ESG-linked debt facility, a co-living loan, and the conditional financing of a retail landlord were among this month’s key transactions.
Real estate investors say limited land supply is holding back the development of the urban logistics sector.
Macroeconomic tailwinds supported lenders stateside in the last three months of 2019.
Many expect a ‘Brexit bounce’ in UK property investment. But real estate finance professionals are unlikely to get carried away.
Green financings, an insurer-bank collaboration and a UK PRS financing were among the standout debt deals closed this month.
Strong institutional demand for more risk plays into the hands of non-bank property lenders.