Advisors

Deloitte targets real estate debt advisory growth following Holmes hire

The UK consultancy appointed former JLL and CAPRA property credit specialist Chris Holmes to spearhead a new branch of its debt advisory business.

Alantra’s Woon sees leverage levels rise as debt funds compete to deploy capital

Hoong Wey Woon, partner with financial services firm Alantra, says real estate lenders are getting creative as they strive to invest the large amounts of capital they have raised.

Financing the recovery, part 1: Where most debt capital is targeted

In the first of a three-part deep dive, we find out how lenders view their role in real estate’s recovery from the covid crisis.

Three key pandemic-related drivers of change in UK valuations

Hugo Raworth, valuation specialist with loan services provider SitusAMC, says analysis of income, sustainability costs, and data will play a greater role in determining real estate value.

Trend watch: Canary Wharf’s green bond, Helaba’s office mega-deal, and Knight Frank’s capital advisory push

Among the past week’s noteworthy items, the owner of the biggest business estate in London’s Docklands raised £900m through its first green bond issuance.

Knight Frank targets capital advisory growth with new European division

The consultancy has hired former JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank real estate banker Birju Shah to lead a combined debt and equity unit.

REC awards results show debt was in demand across several fronts in 2020

Pandemic-induced uncertainty dented property financing activity last year. But the achievements of our awards winners demonstrate that many remained focused on credit matters.

JLL buys CAPRA Global Partners to extend its fundraising reach

The Chicago-based broker is poised to close on a deal to acquire the London-based capital advisory firm of Anthony Biddulph, Nick Ridgewell and Luca Giangolini.

REC Awards 2020: Service providers help deals get done

Real estate debt advisors, lawyers and loan servicers continued to play a crucial role in 2020.

Banks need to act to prevent a new NPL crisis

Gifford West of loan sale advisor DebtX argues lenders should begin to shed troubled loans before the problem becomes too big.