Leverage in Real Estate Investment: What It Is, When It Makes Sense and What Risks You Take On

Leverage can improve returns on equity, but it also amplifies mistakes, costs, liquidity shortages and adverse scenarios.
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Leverage can improve returns on equity, but it also amplifies mistakes, costs, liquidity shortages and adverse scenarios.

Ronda Nord finances an ongoing residential development in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, with 28 homes, valid permits, construction 25% complete and a first-ranking mortgage.

Paseo de los Olivos finances the conversion of three commercial units into 66 storage units and two apartments in Madrid and Móstoles, alongside Grupanxon, a recurring Urbanitae sponsor.

Balcón del Sur closes within the expected timeframe following the granting of the licence and the securing of bank financing, with full repayment of capital and interest.

Value-add, debt and CRE each play different roles in a portfolio: growth, return visibility and diversification beyond residential assets.

The Vivaldi Project finances the final phase of a luxury villa in Sierra Blanca, with construction progress above 65%, first-ranking mortgage security and an LTV below 44%.

The Manjoya Project finances the acquisition of seven shovel-ready urban plots in Oviedo, with a valuation above €33 million, a 19.9% LTV and an exit supported by a committed sale agreement.

Financing of an ongoing residential development in Cártama, with 32 homes, valid building permit, more than 30% of construction completed and mortgage security.

Financing of three luxury townhouses in Pozuelo, with building permit granted, construction underway, 2 of 3 units reserved and first-ranking mortgage security.

Financing of 24 premium homes in Busto Arsizio, near Milan, with permits granted, construction underway and first-ranking mortgage security.