Europe

Office revamps are ‘some of the least risky deals’, says ING’s Shields

Speaking ahead of the closing of a £170m London loan, the bank’s EMEA real estate head extolled the benefits of upgrade projects.

Eldridge and Starwood lend £193.5m, expand residential loan book

The loan represents the sixth partnership between the two lenders.

Blackstone participates in first European CMBS as a lender

The US manager, which is typically a sponsor of European commercial real estate securitisations, has participated in the Vanir Logistics Finance CMBS.

Mubadala and Barings form $500m global real estate debt venture

The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor and MassMutual will be channeling capital through the Charlotte-based manager for US, Europe and Asia-Pacific credit opportunities.

Inside the deal: Trocadéro Paris represents a rare lending opportunity

The office building, subject to a €530m financing, has only been sold twice since it was built in 1913.

Santander and CaixaBank provide £200m acquisition financing for Can of Ham

The loan represents one of the largest central London office financings of the year.

ICG lends £68m for Mira Tech Park expansion

The owners have used the funding to acquire a 40-acre plot of land.

Building behind the loan: Milton Park

The campus in Oxfordshire has gone from wartime depot to science powerhouse.

Sigma prioritises flexibility with £268m Morgan Stanley refinancing

The residential provider says the unique terms help it to move from development to investment debt quicker.

Real Estate Capital Europe’s Active Lenders 2025: Alternative lenders, Part 2

Part four of our guide to the finance providers making their mark in Europe.