Daniel Cunningham
Managers of institutional capital sought new lending opportunities in 2020.
A student housing platform, a wood-based office campus and UK logistics were subject to award-winning 2020 financing deals.
Last year was the industry’s toughest since the global financial crisis of 2007-08, but business continued to be done, despite the uncertainty. Read on to find out which organisations and deals were voted last year’s best.
Blackstone extends its lead at the top of our list of overall awards winners.
Real estate debt advisors, lawyers and loan servicers continued to play a crucial role in 2020.
The London-based real estate firm, founded in December 2020, describes itself as a ‘hybrid’ that can buy or finance property.
Just as property debt providers have made progress incorporating environmental targets into loan deals, socially focused measures can also be part of their financings.
Ralf Kind, head of the company’s debt business, says investors are looking for safety by backing lending strategies.
According to one of the real estate finance industry’s leading recruiters, hiring activity in 2020 was concentrated in the non-bank part of the market.
During 2021, equity capital will be diverted from offices and shops to beds and sheds, creating demand for debt finance. But lenders should not overlook opportunities elsewhere.