Real estate debt

Laxfield raises additional £250m for UK debt fund

The vehicle has been upsized to £750m on the back of ‘strong’ demand from borrowers, coupled with investors’ appetite, says director Alexandra Lanni.

Aermont seeks €1.6bn for real estate debt, equity

The firm is seeking €100m more than it raised in its previous fund.

Locust Point raises $312m for niche debt strategy

The Red Bank, New Jersey-based firm’s debut fund is a rare example of an alternative real estate sector-specific credit vehicle.

The NPL deal that could unlock the Cyprus market

Apollo’s purchase of a €2.7bn loan portfolio from Bank of Cyprus is expected to reactivate the island’s property market.

Credit investors flock to Asia despite low compensation

Among other concerns are duration risk and weakening covenants

Real estate debt fund data: Who is fundraising in September 2018

The latest figures from our data team show there are 25 Europe-focused debt funds with known targets above €100m currently fundraising.

MaxCap backs A$400m deal as Australian banks withdraw

MaxCap Group has backed a substantial real estate project in New South Wales as bank finance dries up.

North America rising in real estate debt

Investment opportunities for real estate debt in the US appear to remain strong.

PIMCO raises almost $700m for commercial real estate debt vehicle

The fund’s commercial focus differs from its predecessors, which targeted an array of assets.

Samsung Life on RE selling spree in UK, South Korea

The combined gains from these asset disposals is expected to be in the range of $44m to $87m.