Join leading voices in property research, investment analysis, and capital markets for an exclusive morning event exploring the critical role of research and underwriting in real estate debt investing.
Hosted in collaboration with the Society of Property Researchers (SPR), and the Cambridge University Land Society (CULS), and kindly hosted by BDO, this session is designed for professionals engaged in property research, investment analysis (debt and equity), deal sourcing, and capital raising.
Expect sharp insights, practical case studies, and interactive discussion with industry leaders.
Presenter: CEO and Founder at Cambridge Finance
Maria Wiedner
Programme
08:30 – 09:00: Welcome & Breakfast
09:00 – 09:15: Real Estate Debt: Research Fundamentals
Mohammed Ali, Director, Real Estate Strategic Insights and Research, Nuveen
- The role of research in debt investing
- How underwriting compares to equity investing
09:15 – 09:30: Investment Underwriting
Maria Wiedner, CEO and Founder at Cambridge Finance
- How to underwrite debt investments
- Key assumptions and stress-testing
09:30 – 09:45: Transaction Case Study
(Speaker TBC)
- Refinancing case study
- Market liquidity insights
09:45 – 10:00: Market Outlook
Fiona Freeman, Managing Director at FTI Consulting
10:00 – 10:30: Panel Discussion
Moderated by Maria Wiedner with Mohammed Ali, Fiona Freeman
10:30 – 11:00: Closing & Networking
Why Attend?
- Learn from experts at the intersection of research, investment and practice.
- Gain fresh perspectives on real estate debt markets, underwriting and refinancing.
- Build valuable connections across research, investment and advisory communities.
Please note that this is a limited attendance event and spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
