Vonovia/German property: stately pile of debt needs underpinning

German residential landlord Vonovia's debt pile has risen to €43bn after acquiring Deutsche Wohnen in 2021. Falling property prices and a reduced dividend have left Vonovia with just enough wriggle room to avoid an equity fundraising for now. It plans to dispose of non-core assets valued at €2bn dur

March 28, 2023 . 8:59 PM

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Vonovia loaded up on debt to buy rival Deutsche Wohnen in 2021.
The cash cost of servicing the €43bn debt pile rose by more than €100mn last year.
Falling property prices are an added woe.
Vonovia plans further disposals of non-core assets valued at €2bn during 2023.