The European property industry remains cautious but positive on the coming year, bolstered by an improving macroeconomic outlook for the eurozone and real estate’s continued attractiveness as an asset class, according to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2018 survey.

Core investors remain focused on Germany’s prime property, reports Doug Morrison.

Real estate lenders are beginning to embrace the sustainability agenda, but a genuine green lending market remains in its infancy, writes Doug Morrison.

The country’s nationalist government slapped a tax on banks in February 2016. Doug Morrison investigates the effect on its real estate market.

Real estate finance professionals play down the impact of rising inflation. By Doug Morrison.

Short-term lending opportunities are expected to persist, although some bridge finance providers are being forced to change strategies, writes Doug Morrison.

With Brexit and the US election outcome front of mind, political instability is making financiers more cautious. Doug Morrison reports on the key findings of a new report into industry sentiment for the coming year.

As mainstream options appear less attractive, investors are increasingly turning to the likes of student accommodation, healthcare and hotels.

The Nordic country is heading for property investment records, but it’s a nuanced picture for financing overall as lenders remain measured in their approach. Doug Morrison reports.

ING Real Estate Finance has provided a €42 million loan to 90 North Real Estate Partners to finance its acquisition of the newly built global headquarters of construction group Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) in Leiden, the Netherlands.