Germany

German lender sentiment has improved, survey shows

Lower liquidity costs are among the key factors, according to Stuttgart-based BF.direkt.

LBBW backs HIH and Partners Group’s LogPark acquisition and redevelopment

The German bank has provided a €60m facility for the Leipzig asset.

German firm Arcida Advisors begins fundraising for European NPL fund

The Frankfurt-based business is aiming to raise €300m of equity to deploy in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

LBBW and KfW back German residential portfolio acquisition

The loan, to developer ZAR Real Estate, includes capex for an ESG-focused upgrade of the properties.

The opportunities in Germany outweigh the challenges, says PIMCO

Lending in German markets will remain a core focus for the firm, according to PIMCO’s Roman Kogan and PIMCO Prime Real Estate’s Roland Fuchs.

German partnership formed to advise lenders on ‘broken’ developments

Two domestic managers, Silverton and Pöttinger, have paired up to offer advice in cases where schemes have stalled.

Hamburg Commercial Bank backs Hines’ latest German project

German lender provided an acquisition and development facility to US property company.

Deka Bank appoints head of European real estate lending

Ina-Teresa Aufmkolk will assume the role in January following the retirement of veteran Aren Wegner.

Why Helaba is launching a debt fund platform

Real estate credit vehicles could feature in the bank’s future plans for the platform.

Germany teeters on the edge of significant distress

Historical trading activity and higher-than-average investor allocations have brewed a ‘perfect storm’ in the country’s real estate market.