Borrowers

Borrowers face interest rate risk as central banks tackle the rising cost of living.

Which banks, lenders and borrowers were voted last year's best?

The achievements of the winners of the 33 categories in REC Europe’s annual awards highlighted major trends in the European real estate debt market in 2021 and beyond.

The fundraising and deals that stood out from the rest.

Daniel Austin and Joshua Weinstein of London-based ASK Partners, winner of Small-Ticket Market Lender of the Year (Sub-€20m Market): Europe, discuss how they are taking advantage of some radical shifts in the market.

Emma Huepfl, managing director, EMEA Credit Strategies, and Chris McMain, head of origination of CBRE Investment Management’s debt business in Europe, discuss how the firm is tailoring offerings to obtain the best mid-market opportunities.

The UK saw the greatest increase, according to the consultant's latest European Debt Map.

An increase in exit cap rates and cost of debt – as well as operating costs rising faster than rental rates – were among potential inflation-driven challenges cited by managers.

Investors see the cost of inflation and climate change as the biggest issues for 2022.

In bringing aboard €1.2bn for its Ardian Real Estate European Fund II, the Paris-based manager has raised more than 60% more than its 2018 debut vehicle.