Immobilien: Das entgegnet der Vonovia-Chef der Linken und ihren Enteignungsplänen in Berlin

Vonovia's chief executive Luka Mucic has expressed skepticism towards the plans of the left-leaning party in Berlin to expropriate large private property firms. Mucic noted that a recent post-election poll indicates a majority of Berlin residents are against the expropriation of major private housing companies, with 51% opposing and 37% in favor. He emphasized the need for more new builds, reliable frameworks, and cooperation. Mucic stated that "privatization does not create a single new apartment".

The left-wing party had campaigned on the promise of expropriating large property firms. Elif Eralp, the party's leading candidate, who could become the mayor of Berlin, relies on the results of a September 2021 popular vote. In that vote, 58% of Berliners supported drafting legislation to expropriate large property firms. However, no such legislation has been introduced yet.

According to a recent Infratest dimap post-election survey, a majority of Berlin residents voted against expropriating private housing firms and compensating them. Fifty-one percent were against it, while 37% supported it.

The left party aims to transfer 220,000 apartments into public hands. Vonovia and its subsidiary Deutsche Wohnen own around 138,000 apartments in Berlin and its surroundings. Eralp also announced a tougher approach against speculation in the housing market, including measures against "mansioning". "If the left governs, it will be socialized," Eralp affirmed on election night.