Lars von Lackum: „Eine Mietwohnung ist nie nur Vermögensgegenstand“
Der Chef des Immobilienkonzerns LEG erklärt, warum ihn der Besuch von verfallenen ostdeutschen Wohnungsbeständen geprägt hat und warum der Mietmarkt derzeit in einem Teufelskreis steckt.
Lars von Lackum, a native of Duisburg, has been serving as CEO of LEG Immobilien, the second-largest German real estate company, since 2019. The MDax-listed Düsseldorf-based company owns over 170,000 apartments, with the majority located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Prior to joining LEG, von Lackum worked in the insurance sector, managing the international liability business of Ergo as a Chartered Accountant and Business Administration graduate.
When asked about the greatest untapped potential in the real estate industry, von Lackum emphasized the best assets available - both in terms of decarbonization and the utilization of existing housing. The sector is currently facing a regulatory hurdle that keeps existing rents artificially low while new rental prices are significantly higher.
This disparity has become so great that many individuals find it difficult to move, even if their current living situation no longer suits them. At the same time, newcomers are unable to find suitable accommodation. Simultaneously, developers are often unwilling to build new apartments at the current rental levels, creating a vicious cycle.
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