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Retrenchment by banks in Europe has opened huge scope for growth, but private real estate debt providers are keeping a weather eye on the effects of inflation.
Lenders are increasingly looking at continental Europe but are becoming more cautious, says loan servicer Trimont’s EMEA executive managing director, Dean Harris.
Debt providers have been highly cautious of the troubled retail property sector in recent years. Now, some are taking a fresh look at parts of the market.
Ian Burdett, senior originator at Investec Real Estate, winner of Small-Ticket Financing Deal of the Year (Sub-€20m Market): Europe, discusses the challenges and potential in financing projects delivered through modern construction techniques.
Implementing a measurable and flexible ESG framework is now a key consideration when designing a new real estate debt strategy, explains Kristina Foster, fund manager at Schroders Capital.
The investment manager says long leases and quality tenants are among its reasons to finance the transaction.
Gifford West of loan sale advisor DebtX argues lenders should begin to shed troubled loans before the problem becomes too big.
Refinancing challenges in Europe’s property debt market could lead to more direct real estate sales in the coming 18-24 months, the consultant says.
The global financial crisis saw the largest-ever sell-off of non-performing loans. The covid-related disruption may not be as bountiful for NPL investors, but it will offer select opportunities.
Private equity firms which bought legacy loan portfolios in recent years face the challenge of keeping workout plans on target.