KEY FINDINGS FROM THE PAST HALF YEAR:
1 Volumes steady but distinct increase in appetite for leverage noted among some borrower groups
2 Very strong demand for acquisition related finance, with confidence in delivery
3 Sharp uptick in sub £20m finance requests but large deals still dominate the market overall
4 Noted increase in borrowers seeking quotes for long-term finance after long period of muted demand
5 Very substantial demand for finance secured on alternative assets, with hotels and student housing together forming 25% by volume,and non-core sectors comprising 50% of the pipeline overall
Analytics by Elizabeth Martin”
Full report: http://www.laxfieldcapital.com/laxfield-uk-cre-debt-barometer
