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Capital raised for real estate debt funds with a European focus fell to $5.74bn last year – down 46% from its 2017 high, Real Estate Capital data show.

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Capital raised for real estate debt funds globally in 2018 fell precipitously after peaking at $39bn the previous year.

The Real Estate Finance unit of Link Asset Services, which is launching its third survey of the UK property lending market, expects banks to be more cautious as Britain’s exit from the EU nears.

As the voting deadline for Real Estate Capital’s annual awards draws near, competition is fierce across several categories.

Debt providers canvassed by Real Estate Capital discuss where they see prospects for financing in the new year.

During 2018, Real Estate Capital heard from many players in the European real estate finance market. Here is a taste of what they had to say on the industry’s key topics.

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An influx of capital to the sector, the return of CMBS and the hunt for extra yield were among the year’s most influential trends.

The alternative lender sees strong demand for senior living facilities due to rapidly aging population.