Sustainable finance

The winning organisations and deals in our 2019 awards highlight a property finance market in full flow, even late into the real estate cycle.

An ESG-linked debt facility, a co-living loan, and the conditional financing of a retail landlord were among this month’s key transactions.

As GRESB passes the 10-year mark, Lisa Fu puts the industry’s yardstick under the microscope

Green financings, an insurer-bank collaboration and a UK PRS financing were among the standout debt deals closed this month.

The year has already brought interesting developments in the areas of fundraising, M&A, flexible workspace and green finance.

Lending against income-producing residential assets, retail repurposing, and greater scrutiny on sustainable finance will be important topics for Europe’s property lenders this year.

Yes, it is upon us again: the poll is open for the annual Real Estate Capital awards. Take the opportunity to choose the best in class across our 31 categories, reflecting a broad spectrum of real estate debt activity.

Debt providers are exploring new sectors, alternative lenders’ influence is growing, and banks are keen to push their green credentials.

The German bank has launched a green lending initiative which grants reduced pricing for loans to assets that hit agreed sustainability criteria.

Debt providers stand to benefit from property owners’ growing focus on customer experience.