United Kingdom

Fiera backs student housing with £77m London refinancing

The manager says the asset class has accounted for more than half of its European lending to date.

Delancey finances office acquisition in latest London debt deal

The firm’s head of real estate debt strategies sees more opportunities for non-bank lenders.

UK shopping centres CMBS loan in line for 50% loss

The special servicer has accepted a bid for the underlying assets, which were hit by the crisis in UK retail.

UK election: How concerned are real estate investors?

With the country set to elect a new governing party for the first time in 14 years, industry executives consider the implications.

Lenders may be opting for volume over return, says Savills

Debt providers are converging on favoured types of real estate, the consultant said at its latest Financing Property event.

European CMBS returns for 2024 as first transaction prices

A UK logistics deal, sponsored by Blackstone, has become the market’s first issuance of the year.

UK lending fell to a 10-year low in 2023, says Bayes

Lenders, including debt funds, issued significantly less financing, the business school’s data shows.

Former Bain duo’s new firm originates first loan

Atlas Capital Partners, founded by Sean Tarrant and Christoph Nickel, has provided a £15m refinancing of a Knightsbridge residential asset.

Rothesay grows residential loan book with £110m financing

The insurance company lender has provided a loan against Get Living’s New Maker Yards in Salford.

ICG Real Estate provides £100m development loan for Manchester residential scheme

The London-based manager was selected to provide the financing because it was able to provide a whole loan.