Articles & interviews

In an op-ed published in the Börsen-Zeitung, Jens Tolckmitt, chief executive of the vdp, analyzes why the nationalization of large private housing stocks in Berlin would not create a single square meter of new affordable housing. He highlights the implications of such nationalization, which would hinder investment and have significant consequences for future generations. He calls on policymakers to provide clarity at an early stage and to put a stop to this nonsense by clarifying the application of Article 15 of the Basic Law through federal legislation.

In a guest op-ed for the Börsen-Zeitung, vdp President Gero Bergmann explains why intelligent and targeted amendments to the Pfandbrief Act are necessary. If the regulatory framework is further developed accordingly, Pfandbrief banks will be able to fulfill their central role as reliable financing partners and drivers of investment even more effectively than before. It is now up to policymakers and regulators to set the right course. The Pfandbrief banks are ready.

In his guest article in the Börsen-Zeitung, vdp CEO Jens Tolckmitt discusses the issue of housing shortages in Germany and calls for swift, concrete measures to stimulate housing construction. Tolckmitt criticizes excessive regulation, high capital requirements, and complex subsidy structures that hinder investment. He also proposes tax breaks, government default guarantees, a reform of sustainability regulations, and greater financial relief for banks, among other things.

The banking industry is ready to finance the necessary infrastructure measures and sustainable transformation. However, it must be given the freedom to do so. In his article in the Börsen-Zeitung , vdp CEO Jens Tolckmitt highlights how excessive regulation hinders or even prevents this and where adjustments are urgently needed.

In a guest article for Housing Finance International magazine, Dr Tim Lassen (vdp) analyses the topic of ‘Registration of liens on movable property’. He analyses the differences in an international comparison.

The Pfandbrief Act is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In an interview with “Immobilien & Finanzierung”, vdp Chief Executive Jens Tolckmitt outlines the history of the Act’s development and highlights current developments. He also warns against further jeopardizing the economic viability of the Pfandbrief through additional regulatory measures.