Europe

Aviva backs London office redevelopment with £175m loan

The facility supports Arora Group’s acquisition of 102 Petty France, Westminster.

CREFC sentiment survey: No big mood swings, but competitive landscape noted

Plenty of competition and lots of liquidity are among the findings of CREFC Europe’s latest sentiment survey.

Real Estate Capital Europe’s Active Lenders 2025: The Banks, Part 2

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

Real Estate Capital Europe’s Active Lenders 2025: The Banks, Part 1

Our largest annual list to date highlights lender appetite for European real estate.

King Street’s Paul Brennan on providing debt amid dislocation

As it deploys its $950m special situations fund, King Street has so far found most opportunity in debt, says co-head of real estate Paul Brennan.

Resurgent banks drive aggressive pricing, says Newmark

Traditional lenders and debt funds fuelled by back leverage are competing for borrowers, with transaction volumes poised to increase, says Newmark’s Matthew Featherstone.

Spanish lending volumes expected to be up 66% in 2025, says EY-Parthenon

Bank volumes are predicted to be €14.6bn, with alternative lenders at €3.3bn.

Castlelake raises €450m for first close of Europe credit vehicle

Real estate debt will form a key part of the manager’s asset-backed private credit vehicle.

Acquisition finance pipeline growing, CREFC conference panellists report

Lenders at the industry body’s London event said competition to back transactions is fierce.