Regions

Blackstone lines up European head of real estate debt as Steve Plavin retires

David Gorleku, currently head of originations for BREDS Europe, will step into the role in July.

Redevco makes appointments as it aims to grow its debt platform

A property lending industry veteran will serve as a senior adviser to the firm’s recently formed credit business.

‘Liberation day’ tariffs knock real estate finance market confidence

Market sources predict further slowdown amid uncertainty, although ‘knee-jerk’ reactions are not expected.

Barings partners with public sector bodies in £97m development financing

The manager has sourced financing from public sector funding partners for a residential scheme in Leeds.

Citypoint bids were £85m below outstanding debt, document reveals

A proposal to restructure £460m of debt secured by the London property shows Brookfield would not have recouped enough from a sale.

Redevco’s debt platform issues first £47.5m loan

The debut financing, secured against a London office development, supports the firm’s strategy to finance transitional assets.

Hilltop bridge loan venture targets UK residential with £200m

London-based lender and estate agency Douglas & Gordon will provide facilities of up to £10m.

CTP diversifies bank financing pool with €185m samurai loan

The listed borrower secured a fixed all-in euro cost of 4.12%, citing attractive yen-euro swap rates.

German debt specialists buy into recovery hopes

Following the country’s election and a major fiscal reform, real estate finance professionals are hopeful for growth.