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AEW: Lenders remain ‘risk-off’ due to covid

The manager recorded no loan deals at more than 80% leverage in its data sample since 2019, which it said shows lending market caution.

Deep Dive: Offices face a new era of change

The pandemic has changed how and where we work. But what does that mean for offices and how they will be financed?

Intermediaries eye opportunities as the recovery begins

Covid has added complexity because of the changes in lender appetite but the sector is bouncing back after a three-month hold.

Debt advisers see a growing role for ESG

Property finance intermediaries tell Real Estate Capital that sustainability is becoming a crucial factor when sourcing loans.

How advisers are helping clients transform their assets

As building owners ready their properties for the real estate recovery, debt advisers are helping to source finance for their business plans.

The building behind the loan: The renovation of a local landmark

Following a purchase by development and asset management firm W.RE, plans to renovate Arding & Hobbs are underway, spurred by a £55m loan from BentallGreenOak to redevelop the property.

Covid-19 has provided renewed impetus for property companies to issue bonds

Market sources say that during crisis’ times, firms are more eager to explore the whole spectrum of financing options.

Rating agency calls for standardisation in ESG real estate bond market

Philipp Wass of Scope, the German rating agency, argues bond investors need to be better able to assess the impact of sustainability on issuers’ credit quality.

Aberdeen Standard to offer sustainability-oriented margin discounts to incentivise capex

The UK manager plans to apply a new lending framework to all its real estate loans, starting with a soon-to-be-launched debt fund.

Incus preps €500m fourth asset-backed credit fund launch

The Madrid-based mid-market lender aims to invest around a third of the vehicle’s capital in real estate credit opportunities.