A contribution by Erika Werres, Managing Director of the wvm Group

Sometimes it only takes a single figure to understand how powerful trust can be: 40% of all new-build condominiums sold in Cologne in 2024 will come from the wvm Group – and in terms of sales volume, the figure will be as high as 44%.

This means that in an increasingly difficult market, more and more people are choosing us. They are choosing a home built on a foundation of experience, substance, and reliability. They are choosing an investment that delivers not just square footage, but security.

Because that's what counts today: reliability.

A safe haven in turbulent waters

The days when condominiums "sold themselves" are over. And that's a good thing—because it leads to a return to the essentials: trust, stability, and transparent quality.

More and more buyers are reluctant to commit to a new construction project at an early stage – out of concern that the project will still exist in two years' time. These concerns are real. The market has cracked. But what we build lasts. Not just in the literal sense.

At the wvm Group, we build on a solid foundation – economically, in terms of planning and organisation. Our vertical integration gives us control over the entire process. Our experience protects our buyers. And our size means that what we announce, we build. What we build, we hand over.

Stability is not just a buzzword – it is built in

The wvm Group is now where others want to be: with over 6,000 apartments completed, over 1,500 units currently under construction, and a pipeline that is not only ambitious but also financed, planned, and secured.

Those who invest with us are investing in a structure built to last. Our projects are more than just architecture – they are pillars in an urban society that urgently needs stability.

A responsible outlook

2025 will also be a challenging year. The demands on energy efficiency, cost control, neighborhood development, and social responsibility are increasing. But we are not just starting down this path now—we have been actively shaping it for years.

Because for us, building is not just about erecting walls. It is about building the future.