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Vonovia, Germany's largest real estate group, announced on Tuesday that it has rebounded to profitability in the first quarter despite ongoing challenges in the nation's property market, which is facing its most severe crisis in decades.

The company reported a profit of 335.5 million euros for the quarter, a significant improvement compared to the loss of 2.088 billion euros in the same period last year.

Vonovia expressed optimism, stating its anticipation that property values will stabilize sometime this year.

The recent recovery comes after Vonovia recorded its largest-ever loss in 2023, marking a departure from years of consistent profits during the previous boom period.

The changing economic landscape, marked by the end of the era of cheap financing that fueled a decade-long property boom, has had a significant impact on German real estate companies like Vonovia.

In response, Vonovia has been actively selling off properties to reduce its debt burden. A notable step in this direction was the recent announcement of the sale of a portfolio containing 4,500 apartments for 700 million euros.

Looking ahead, the company expressed its intention to return to a growth trajectory, aiming to focus on increasing earnings by 2025 at the latest.

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