Europe

Building behind the loan: A Frankfurt landmark

With a design concept based on natural ventilation, sky gardens and natural lighting, Frankfurt’s Commerzbank Tower was a building ahead of its time.

Fundraising: Denominator effect impacts debt strategies

Our data reveals fundraising in H1 of this year is down from $30 billion in H1 2022.

La Défense: The Parisian office district fighting a rearguard action

The refinancing of a huge office tower in Paris’s La Défense will be an indicator of the area’s health – and whether it is in better shape than London’s Canary Wharf.

Testing times for German real estate

Rate hikes have had a huge impact on the German real estate financing sector. But our roundtable participants argue the market can weather the storm.

Solutus: European lending is down but not out

Real estate lending across Europe is in a period of adjustment and activity could recover quickly over the next 12 months, says Gareck Wilson.

Three Stars Capital Partners on guiding clients in an era of higher rates

Mauro Savoia discusses the challenges facing borrowers and the options available in the current economic environment.

Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management: Meeting investors’ needs in the mid-market

A mid-market focus makes sense for investors in the current economic environment, says Ralf Kind, head of real estate debt at Edmond de Rothschild REIM.

Mid-market lending data

The UK takes the largest share of €1bn in mid-market loans.

The changing role of loan servicers

Debt servicing is transforming from a purely administrative role to a more proactive, value-add support function for lenders.

Why mid-market lending is fraught with complexity

Alternative lenders must navigate a market in which values are still unsettled and affordability is under pressure.