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Positive momentum for European non-listed real estate debt continues unabated

The private real estate debt market remains one of the fastest-growing segments within the European real estate industry, having more than doubled its size since 2016. The coverage of the INREV debt funds universe has increased from 50 funds with a target equity of €30.4 billion in 2016 to a more representative market including 123 investment vehicles with a targeted equity of €69.8 billion in October 2024.

Key highlights:

  • Favourable market conditions have pushed the total target equity for European non-listed real estate debt funds to a record €70 billion. This is more than double its size in 2016 (€30.5 billion). The number of funds included in the INREV Debt Vehicles Universe also reached a new high of 123.
  • More than 80% of the €70 billion total target equity is in closed end structures. In terms of loan strategy, senior debt is most popular, accounting for 63% of the total target equity.
  • The majority of non-listed debt exposure is acquired through a mix of direct lending and loan acquisition, making up more than 55% of the total target equity.
  • Funds with vintages between 2015 and 2022 represent 86% of the capital coming to the market in the next seven years. Contact research@inrev.org if you have a debt fund and would like to be part of the Universe. 

View detailed analysis via the INREV Debt Funds Universe or download the PDF and Excel below.