REF Certificate Course
REF Certificate Course
22 - 24 January 2018 (3 days)
De Vere Holborn Bars, 138-142 Holborn, London EC1N 2NQ
New to the LMA, this three-day course is aimed primarily at lenders and investors who want to gain an in-depth understanding of the key players and considerations fundamental to commercial real estate transactions.
This event is offered only to members of the LMA. Members will first need to have logged on using their individual username and password in order to utilise the red 'Book Now' icon below and apply.
The course fee is £850 (plus VAT) which covers all tuition, lunches, refreshments and course materials. Payment is expected in advance of attendance. Those who cancel their attendance on/after 11 December 2017, will be eligible for the full cost of the course. After this time, a substitute delegate can be nominated prior to the start of the course or, in exceptional circumstances, a delegate can be switched to a later course, subject to the LMA being able to find a replacement.
Click on Event Agenda above to view the outline of the programme. Click here to download a flyer about the course.
Duration: 22 - 24 January 2018 (3 days)
Who can attend: Members Only
Price: £850 + VAT
Status: This event is now oversubscribed.
Contact Name: Nadisha Jayatissa
Contact Email: nadisha.jayatissa@lma.eu.com
REF Certificate Course
22 - 24 January 2018 (3 days)
De Vere Holborn Bars, 138-142 Holborn, London EC1N 2NQ
Course Format
The 3 day full-time course is based around a series of formal lectures delivered by various experienced market practitioners and lecturers, interspersed with workshops and case studies. The course is restricted to a maximum of 40 delegates.
An examination is held at the end of the course.
Course Outline - Day 1
- Overview of the CREF market
- Debt Market Analytics
- Focus on syndicated loans
- REF Syndication: responsibilities in a bank CREF team
- Evaluating Alternative Solutions - Borrower viewpoint
- Introduction to models, maths and financial covenants
Course Outline - Day 2
- Property Due Diligence
- Commercial aspects of LMA documentation
- Case Study – negotiation of commercial terms
- Hedging in CRE finance transactions
- Taking security in CRE finance transactions (English law)
- Dispute resolution and enforcing security
Course Outline - Day 3
- NPLs and Portfolio Sales
- Overview of Sustainability Regulation application to CRE
- The Role of Valuers as Advisors in CRE finance transactions
- The Role of Insurance in CRE finance transactions
- The Role of Tax and Tax Advisors in Structuring a REF transaction
- Exam