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Shopping centre owners are falling foul of their debt terms, forcing lenders to consider the most effective response

Plenty of Europe’s real estate debt providers have lent against buildings occupied by the co-working operator. Real Estate Capital examines whether the company’s $9.5bn rescue by SoftBank will alleviate concerns caused by its recent troubles.

Investment in Europe’s non-mainstream property sectors leapt last year, and debt providers are increasingly willing to provide finance.

Most did not exist a decade ago. Now, the UK’s emergent property debt providers, including challenger banks, peer-to-peer platforms and specialist lenders, are raising their profiles and their ambitions.

Retail property values are falling, forcing lenders to question their exposure to the sector.