Lucy Scott
In a research note on European real estate, the US investment bank warned office values will fall as rental growth vanishes.
The private real estate firm believes proximity to transport hubs is critical for office assets.
A survey by the German real assets manager shows an 18% increase in clients that demand ESG data in response to new EU targets.
The bank’s sentiment survey revealed its private clients tip residential for sale and for rent to exceed expectations.
Debt providers increasingly view hotels as an appealing asset class despite economic headwinds.
The US manager, which entered the European real estate debt space in 2020, is aiming to bring a long-term source of capital to the market.
Debt providers have been highly cautious of the troubled retail property sector in recent years. Now, some are taking a fresh look at parts of the market.
As private real estate investors seek opportunities to buy studio space, lenders are increasingly willing to finance this niche property type.
In a webinar last week, the French bank argued the provision of debt in European real estate markets has not been significantly impacted by political and economic factors.
The specialist real estate lender has secured a segregated commercial property lending mandate through which it plans to deploy €350 million.