The European refinancing wall is here. In this exclusive interview from the GRI Institute, recorded during GRI Credit Opportunities & RE Debt 2025 in London, Alexander Oswatitsch, Head of Real Estate Debt, Europe at DWS, discusses the massive challenge of refinancing loans originated in the low-interest environment. With real estate asset values repriced - especially in secondary offices - a significant funding gap has emerged.
DWS debt strategy & market dynamics:
- Funding Gap Reality: While initial estimates suggested a EUR 150 billion+ funding gap, many situations have been extended, mitigated by fresh capital, or are still in workouts.
- Market Segmentation: The market is split into two: the high debt liquidity segment, which offers prime lending with tightening margins, and the complex secondary markets, which require more flexible and sophisticated structures.
- Alternative Lending Growth: Europe remains bank-dominated, but the alternative lending market is growing rapidly, currently valued at over EUR 100 billion. The market could double if the share increases from 10% to 20% in continental Europe.
Opportunities & Challenges:
DWS focuses on favoured asset classes with robust fundamentals, including residential, logistics, and prime office. Key countries include France, Germany, UK, and the stable markets of Spain and Italy.
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DWS debt strategy & market dynamics:
- Funding Gap Reality: While initial estimates suggested a EUR 150 billion+ funding gap, many situations have been extended, mitigated by fresh capital, or are still in workouts.
- Market Segmentation: The market is split into two: the high debt liquidity segment, which offers prime lending with tightening margins, and the complex secondary markets, which require more flexible and sophisticated structures.
- Alternative Lending Growth: Europe remains bank-dominated, but the alternative lending market is growing rapidly, currently valued at over EUR 100 billion. The market could double if the share increases from 10% to 20% in continental Europe.
Opportunities & Challenges:
DWS focuses on favoured asset classes with robust fundamentals, including residential, logistics, and prime office. Key countries include France, Germany, UK, and the stable markets of Spain and Italy.
Subscribe for more expert analysis of the European real estate market!
#GRIInstitute #RealEstate #RealEstateDebt #Refinancing #DWS
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