European commercial real estate investment activity was subdued in the first half of 2019. CBRE data show overall volumes were down 19 percent in H1 2019, year-on-year, to €120 billion. However, debt markets remained relatively active, with refinancing deals supplementing acquisition financing transactions. CBRE’s European Debt Map for Q2 2019 showed that in nine out […]
3 min read · 06 September 2019
Michael Kröger of German bank Helaba evaluates the prospects of key markets in Europe and beyond.
5 min read · 02 September 2019
CREFC Europe’s latest quarterly survey of market sentiment highlights uncertain market conditions but responses in some areas were slightly more positive than in the previous three months.
3 min read · 28 August 2019
Alternative asset classes with an operational nature help to build resilience amid uncertainty, Gregor Bamert, the firm’s head of real estate finance, tells Real Estate Capital.
2 min read · 27 August 2019
A drop in lending activity, the appeal of operational assets and increased development finance are among the key findings highlighted by the debt advisor.
3 min read · 22 August 2019
The debt advisor saw a trend towards higher LTV loans in the 12 months to June, according to its latest UK real estate report.
1 min read · 20 August 2019
The joint venture partners expect to hold a second close for their third senior property credit vehicle by December, targeting €400m.
3 min read · 08 August 2019
The asset management firm has raised €250m for its maiden property debt fund and has deployed €180m across six loans in France, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy.
2 min read · 05 August 2019
The decision by Lloyds to share its top real estate job between two people highlights the importance of keeping up with social change.
3 min read · 25 July 2019
Madeleine McDougall (pictured), the UK bank’s real estate boss since 2017, will share responsibilities with Andy Hulme in a move designed to improve work-life balance.
2 min read · 24 July 2019
