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Rising interest rates, CMBS volatility and the likelihood of higher spreads are among the factors borrowers in the US need to think about, writes Ryan Krauch of Mesa West Capital.
Analysis of the latest commercial real estate lending data, provided by CBRE, shows debt terms are favourable for sponsors.
Last year saw record real estate investment volumes, but factors including Brexit and weaker economic growth may mean 2019 is not as buoyant, writes Tom Leahy, senior director for EMEA analytics at Real Capital Analytics.
Last year saw record real estate investment volumes, but factors including Brexit and weaker economic growth may mean 2019 is not as buoyant, writes Tom Leahy, senior director for EMEA analytics at Real Capital Analytics.
Lenders are keeping Europe’s property market financially liquid, despite Brexit and the extended nature of the current real estate cycle, argues Nassar Hussain of Brookland Partners.
Tailwinds including government support and opportunities in the build-to-rent sector will support the housing market over the next year, writes Randeesh Sandhu, CEO of residential development lender Urban Exposure.
The ‘new normal’ level of interest rates will be lower than many expect, forecasts Paul Coates, executive director and head of debt and structured finance EMEA at CBRE.
While some lenders are writing risky UK development loans, they are unlikely to destabilise the lending market, writes Mark Bladon of Investec Structured Property Finance
Investing in university accommodation on the continent makes sense, but finance can be difficult to source, writes Raj Kotecha, co-founder of Amro Real Estate Partners.
The LMA has discussed suggested amendments with the European Commission. The industry body's head of legal Amelia Slocombe comments some of the key issues.