Europe's leading residential property company celebrates double anniversary: 10 years of Vonovia and a decade of successful DAX membership

Bochum, 30 September 2025 – Vonovia SE, Europe’s leading residential property company, is celebrating two anniversaries this year: a decade of significantly shaping the housing market under the Vonovia name and ten successful years as a member of Germany’s flagship index, the DAX.

In only a decade, the company has grown from a regional landlord to one of the key players in the European property market. Today, Vonovia manages more than 600,000 flats in Germany, Austria and Sweden, setting benchmarks in sustainability, development, innovation and customer satisfaction.

DAX debut under a new brand

One milestone in the company’s history came in 2015, just two years after its IPO, when it entered what is now the DAX 40 index. This made Vonovia the first residential property company to be included in Germany’s leading stock index – clear proof of the strength and appeal of its business model. Having grown through wise market consolidation, the company made its mark with a new name and a new corporate identity. Since then, Vonovia has maintained its role as one of Germany's most valuable companies through its stable position and systematic growth. Today, it is a key driver in the industry and an attractive partner for investors.

“This double anniversary fills us with great pride. It shows that our strategy is on the right track. The housing market has changed rapidly over the past ten years, but we’ve kept pace with these developments and made key decisions at the right time. We’d also like to thank our employees, tenants, partners and investors for their trust and support,” says Rolf Buch, CEO of Vonovia SE. “Vonovia has ambitious plans for the future, and we will continue to create innovative and sustainable solutions to meet tomorrow’s housing needs.”

Outstanding results – corporate development and growth

Over the past ten years, Vonovia has grown its housing stock from around 180,000 to more than 530,000 residential units. The 2015 acquisition of GAGFAH made it Germany’s largest housing company, and the 2021 merger with Deutsche Wohnen established Vonovia as the European market leader. Since 2018, the company has expanded internationally, entering the Austrian and Swedish markets. Its net asset value per share has almost doubled since 2015.

Moreover, this scale has enabled Vonovia to boost efficiency. By leveraging its best-in-class platform, it has successfully cut running costs per flat by more than 60%.

Expansion into new business areas – from landlord to service provider

Vonovia has steadily expanded its service portfolio. Its new business segments include in-house renovation and maintenance, its own development operations, an expansion of digital services and innovative solutions in the energy supply sector. Within a few years, Vonovia has also established Germany's largest gardening and landscaping company. The number of employees across the group has risen from around 1,500 to today’s 12,400. As a result of all this, Vonovia has strengthened its position as a fully integrated player in the housing market while driving the development of sustainable and forward-looking residential estates. And since Vonovia resumed residential construction in 2018, around 18,000 new units have been added to the market, easing pressure on supply.

Climate roadmap and decarbonisation strategy

Vonovia has committed to a binding climate roadmap and is steadfastly pursuing its goal of achieving a climate-neutral building portfolio by 2045, despite volatile external conditions.

The company continuously invests in energy-efficient modernisation, focusing on expanding the use of solar power and installing innovative heating and energy systems. At the same time, Vonovia promotes tenant electricity schemes and is advancing the electrification of its properties through heat pumps and an electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Since 2015, Vonovia has invested over ten billion euros in its residential estates and new builds. By implementing these investments, it has reduced the carbon footprint of its portfolio by around 44% over the past ten years. Moreover, thanks to these far-reaching measures, Vonovia has made a significant contribution to European climate protection targets and is actively shaping sustainable housing solutions for the future.

Customer focus and social commitment

Over the past ten years, Vonovia has systematically prioritised customer satisfaction and social responsibility. By continuously developing digital services, personalised advice and proactive customer support, the company provides tenants with bespoke, state-of-the-art housing solutions.

Vonovia also operates an important hardship management scheme, offering personalised assistance for tenants facing financial or social difficulties. The aim is to work together to develop viable solutions that address certain challenges in their lives.

Furthermore, Vonovia is fully committed to promoting social welfare. By supporting neighbourhood projects, investing in social housing and running its own foundations, it actively fosters high-quality neighbourhoods, social inclusion and equal opportunities. This combination of customer focus and social engagement lies at the heart of the company’s business philosophy and sustainable growth.

Well equipped for the future – 
ongoing development of innovative services and energy expertise

Vonovia is continually exploring new lines of business and plans to offer services to external partners – services that were previously developed exclusively for its own portfolio. These offerings range from acquisitions, management and strategic support to comprehensive residential services in areas such as energy, multimedia, maintenance and sales.