Southern Europe

Borrower view: Nido Living on securing €700m for its Spanish PBSA takeover

CFO Ryan Lee says banks were eager to support the company’s purchase of Livensa from Brookfield.

Coima’s debt purchase unlocks Venice hotel revamp

A €200m investment plan is in place to renovate the historic Grand Hôtel des Bains.

Apollo to fund €1bn Spanish residential takeover with €750m loan

The financing of Neinor’s acquisition of AEDAS represents one of the largest loans in Spain of 2025.

Aexx Capital on gaining ground in Southern Europe

Aexx Capital’s Alberto López explains how alternative lenders are stepping in to fill a gap left by traditional lenders, backed by local expertise and a mid-market focus.

Aexx issues €45m in Spanish residential as banks approach the sector with caution

The lender is seeing more opportunity in residential development as banks align with Basel IV regulations.

JPMorgan issues back leverage to Iberian lender following Oaktree acquisition

Xenia Capital said the loan will support its expansion under its new owner.

CaixaBank finances €300m Spanish portfolio acquisition

The loan facilitates IBA, Batipart and Covéa’s acquisition of a four-asset, mixed office and logistics portfolio spread across Madrid and Barcelona from AXA.

Maslow’s €30m bridging loan kickstarts Madrid conversion scheme

Roger Ramos, head of origination in Spain at the firm, says residential is Maslow’s most favoured asset class in the region.

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REC Europe Awards 2024: Banks

Real Estate Capital Europe reveals the winning banks in this year’s awards.