Barclays shows keenness to lend to small property businesses.
Commercial mortgage lender Barclays is keen to offer
sources of finance to smaller businesses operating in the property sector.
The market is beginning to look more attractive to investors - and the nation's fourth-largest bank has indicated that it wants a piece of the pie.
Speaking to Reuters, Barclays Real Estate head Brendan Jarvis explained: "Now is the opportunity for us to look to develop new relationships with those clients who are feeling nervous or let down when dealing with our competitors.
"The reality is that real estate companies ultimately want debt. That's the lifeblood."
His comments follow signs that the global commercial real estate market is returning to strength.
Data from Jones Lang LaSalle revealed that worldwide, commercial real estate transactions during the first half of this year nearly doubled compared to the previous 12 months.
Europe had the highest volume of cross-border activity, when compared to other regions.
Posted by Pete White
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