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By Maximilien Dambax, Alter Domus*
Since the global financial crisis struck in 2008, financial institutions have faced significant issues with their existing real estate loan portfolios as well as their ability to continue lending in this sector. The perceived need for tighter control of the financial industry has led to legislative proceedings, and subsequently to increased regulations that impact financial institutions in Europe and around the world.
As governments and regulatory bodies take action to maintain the integrity of the financial system, this has rapidly led to lenders and their clients in Europe in particular facing a massive property-funding gap. In addition to debt restructuring and deleveraging that must be addressed, the availability...
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