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), Cambridge Finance, and the Cambridge University Land Society (CULS), and kindly supported 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.
📅 Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 4th November
Time: 08:30 – 11:00
Location: BDO Office, 55 Baker St, London W1U 7EU
📋 Programme
- 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome & Breakfast
Informal networking over coffee and pastries.
- 09:00 – 09:15 | Real Estate Debt: Research Fundamentals
Mohammed Ali, Director, Real Estate Strategic Insights and Research at
Nuveen (LinkedIn)- 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 (LinkedIn)- How to underwrite debt investments
- Key assumptions and stress-testing
- 09:30 – 09:45 | BDO Transaction Case Study
(Speaker TBC)- Refinancing case study
- Market liquidity insights
- 09:45 – 10:00 | Market Outlook
Fiona Freeman, Managing Director at FTI Consulting (LinkedIn)
- 10:00 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion
Moderated by Maria Wiedner
With Mohammed Ali, Fiona Freeman, and BDO Tax (speaker TBC)
- 10:30 – 11:00 | Closing & Networking
Final reflections and open 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.
🔒 Secure Your Place
Spaces are limited for this exclusive breakfast event.
Speakers:
Maria Wiedner
Fiona Freeman
Mohamed Ali
In collaboration with:
Hosted By:
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