Western Europe

How will the new Basel IV regulations impact real estate finance?

With Basel IV’s implementation fast-approaching, McDermott Will & Emery’s Usman Khan spoke with Real Estate Capital Europe to discuss its wider implications for UK and EU banks.

Canary Wharf Group moves closer to refinancing following Brookfield’s equity commitment

The £900m equity backstop committed by shareholder Brookfield is designed to gain bondholders’ approval for raising fresh debt.

Blanchardstown loan signals lender support for prime shopping centres

The latest financing of the Irish mall highlights the fall in sector values since the height of the market.

Apollo provides €113.5m French logistics portfolio refinancing

A JV between Valor and QuadReal will use the loan to refurbish seven recently purchased urban logistics assets.

Brookfield provides £320m loan for Blackstone-backed SFR portfolio

The deal comes as the Canadian manager plans to ramp up its European real estate lending activity.

Inside the deal: ING and Delancey stay familiar with the Notting Hill Gate Estate

The Dutch bank has again refinanced the London complex, with former part-owner Delancey joining it in the deal.

Why later living is the target for Aviva-backed debt fund

The fund, managed by Broadwood Capital, has a remit including care and retirement homes.

Fortress ringfences €1bn for whole loans strategy in Germany

The US manager aims to source refinancings and acquisition loans via German adviser FAP Group.

Cheyne bolsters office refurb lending strategy with £115m loan

The alternative asset manager prefers office renovation projects to demolition plans, according to its head of UK real estate investment.

Aareal’s €182.5m Paris office loan demonstrates faith in upgraded assets

The refinancing of 32 Rue Blanche in Paris’ ninth arrondissement was secured by Toronto-based investor Oxford Properties following its renovation.