Policy·October 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT·1 source
Europe’s largest landlord exposed to €8bn hit from Berlin apartment plans
Policy
What happened
- Vonovia could face an €8bn hit under proposals to compulsorily purchase 120,000 Berlin apartments.
- The proposals come from the winners of a state election and would target Europe’s largest landlord.
Potential hit
€8bn
Apartments potentially purchased
120,000
Why it matters
The proposals could materially affect Vonovia’s real-estate portfolio and raise regulatory and valuation risks for investors and corporate-finance professionals.
What to watch. Further details on the compulsory-purchase proposals and any legislative or political action.
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- Financial TimesOct 23Europe’s largest landlord exposed to €8bn hit from Berlin apartment plans
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