Western Europe

NatWest homes in on £2bn BTR lending target

The bank’s build-to-rent target demonstrates lender appetite for the private rented sector.

Newcore secures £80m HSBC financing for ‘social infrastructure’ properties

There is increased lender interest for socially-minded projects, even if a sustainability-linked loan isn’t part of the agreement, says the firm’s COO.

Lenders cutting pricing as they compete fiercely for deals, says Bayes

Debt providers chasing a limited number of deals are reducing loan margins, according to the business school’s latest report.

Whole loans and stretched senior overtake mezzanine in Germany, says adviser

Mezzanine financing in Europe’s largest real estate market is playing less of a role, according to the report.

Dalata’s €600m refinancing signals lender appetite for hospitality

Large volumes of hospitality transactions across Europe have positively affected lending activity.

Greystar sources £600m to fund latest addition to London’s BTR scene

The loan, provided by four banks, will support the delivery of a major project in the UK capital.

ESR writes £100m housing loan following expansion of UK government-backed scheme

The loan, to a UK housing association, is the first since the funding programme was increased to £6bn.

M&G provides £200m across UK retail warehousing and logistics loans

The manager has provided the facilities to a partnership between Delancey and Tritax, and PineBridge Benson Elliot.

M&G hires former banker for continental Europe lending push

The UK manager has made an appointment in Amsterdam from HSBC to bolster its origination capabilities.

Panattoni eyes UK speculative logistics with £625m revolving credit facility

A syndicate of three lenders provided the loan, arranged by JPMorgan.