Western Europe

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.

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.