Insight

Deep dive: How back leverage is changing the way real estate is financed

As private debt managers grow market share in Europe, banks are increasingly financing their loan deals.

Octopus targets UK living with launch of £750m fourth credit fund

‘You don’t see these sorts of market corrections very often,’ said Ludo Mackenzie, co-head of real estate debt at the firm.

Heimstaden chief: Bank debt ‘competitive’ as lenders vie to retain clients

Christian Fladeland, co-chief executive of the Swedish company, says bank margins are reducing.

Brookland on the evolving role of debt advisers

Debt advisers step up as financing of real estate becomes more diverse and complex, argues Brookland’s Nassar Hussain.

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Inside: We reveal the winners of the annual REC Europe awards; How back leverage is changing real estate finance; Oxford Properties on why borrowers’ energy emissions data should be mission critical for lenders; Plus much more…

ING: ‘We are seeing investment activity pick up’

A year of shifting market dynamics saw lenders return, capital markets reopen and real estate transactions increase, say ING’s Sylvia Brandsma and Valérie Vandenbussche.

Apollo Global Management on alternative lenders expanding their horizons

Alternative lenders are broadening their scope to include stabilised assets at various leverage points, says Apollo’s Ben Eppley.

PIMCO on making the French connection

Local knowledge is the key to unlocking lending opportunities in France, according to PIMCO’s Roman Kogan and PIMCO Prime Real Estate’s Roland Fuchs.

Standard Chartered on bringing a broader perspective to the UK market

An international perspective forged through cross-border relationships can reap dividends in the UK, says Standard Chartered’s Ronan O’Dowd.

REC Europe Awards 2024: Advisers and individual winners

Meet the advisory firms and industry stars who stood out in this year’s awards.