Residential

Property lenders are proving keen to finance investors’ growing interest in various types of accommodation, including hotels and student housing

The specialist lender has completed a £259m securitisation as part of its strategy to expand its capital base.

Panellists at the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Europe’s Spring conference argued that interesting market niches can be found across the continent.

An increase in lending activity, a retreat by the German banks and a drop in residential development finance are among the key trends highlighted by the business school’s latest report on UK property lending.

The real estate investor has backed the recently launched Hilltop, which aims to lend £125m to SME developers over the next 12 months.

Merchant banking division provides its first multifamily loan in the country to develop Birmingham’s tallest residential building.

Britain is in dire need of residential development. Debt providers can play an important role in supplying the necessary finance.

Hines and APG Asset Management have sourced €81m from Wells Fargo for the construction of a built-to-rent scheme in Dublin.

The pipeline of purpose-built rental housing for the UK has never been fuller. But while institutional equity is bullish, the sector’s lenders need more clarity on market metrics.

The London-based development finance provider is aiming to grow its loan book to more than £100m by the end of 2020.