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Market sources say that during crisis’ times, firms are more eager to explore the whole spectrum of financing options.
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.
The US federal programme, which expired in July, had helped to funnel international capital into commercial property financing deals in the country.
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.
The Madrid-based mid-market lender aims to invest around a third of the vehicle’s capital in real estate credit opportunities.
Large pools of capital have been raised for distressed strategies, but thanks to government support schemes, finding a home for it is proving a challenge.
The significant growth potential of UK retirement living, with demand driven by a rapidly ageing population, is drawing lenders to the sector.
Panellists at CREFC Europe’s conference on offices say lenders are factoring in capex programmes and shorter leases when underwriting properties.
The pandemic reinforced the need for managers to strike closer partnerships with their tenants, according to the firm’s global head of real estate.
During its latest Financing Property presentation, the consultancy said the pandemic is leading sponsors and financiers to increasingly consider social factors when futureproofing assets.