Lenders

REC Europe’s Active Lenders 2025: Is your organisation among them?

We are gathering information for our annual rundown of those actively financing European real estate.

Olympia: London’s redefined Victorian exhibition centre

The landmark West London venue has secured a £1.25bn refinancing package from Deutsche Bank, paving the way for the next stage of its ambitious transformation.

How emerging debt managers are making their mark

Establishing a lending strategy in today’s market requires careful planning.

What German debt brake reform means for real estate lenders

Germany’s fiscal revolution has raised hopes for the economic outlook, but the country’s struggling property industry is yet to feel tangible benefits.

CREFC sentiment survey: Market mood settles in wake of trade disruption

Industry sentiment stabilises in Q3 following initial shock over US tariffs, with renewed confidence in real estate fundamentals and transactional activity.

Market Pulse: Competition intensifies in ‘white-hot’ financing market

From London offices to transitional plays, lenders are vying for limited opportunities as debt capital floods the European real estate market.

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank: Banks and non-bank lenders go from peers to partners

Collaboration with non-bank lenders is enabling real estate banking to adapt to evolving borrower needs, say pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank’s Charles Balch and Duncan Pearson.

REC Europe’s Lending Market Barometer: Have your say!

Our first industry-wide survey has been launched, to test the pulse of Europe’s property financing market.

Aareal finances first data centre acquisition via €160m loan

The loan, originated on behalf of sponsor Goodman Group, is part of a larger expansion plan.