03
August
2026
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12:42
Europe/Amsterdam

Vesteda delivers solid first-half 2026 results

Vesteda reported strong operational and financial performance in the first half of 2026. In addition, investors unanimously approved amendments to the fund terms, introducing a more sustainable and future-proof liquidity mechanism.

The revised mechanism introduces an annual liquidity cycle, replacing the previous seven-year cycle, that better aligns with the long-term interests of both the Fund and its investors.

In the first half of 2026, we delivered a total return on time- weighted average equity of 5.5%. Continued growth in rental income contributed to a realised result of €135 million, up 10% compared to the first half of 2025. In addition, our investment portfolio recorded a like-for-like value increase of 3.2%, primarily reflecting the positive impact of the new transfer tax regulation.

Vesteda remains solidly financed, with a strong balance sheet and operating comfortably within its debt covenants. In July, Vesteda received an A- rating from Fitch Ratings. In addition, S&P Global removed its Negative CreditWatch, resulting in a BBB rating with a Stable Outlook. These developments further strengthened Vesteda’s access to the capital markets, as demonstrated by the recent €500 million green bond issuance, which was oversubscribed by more than 13 times.

Vesteda's strategy, Housing as a Force for Good, remains central to its activities. During the first half of 2026, Vesteda became the first institutional residential investor and landlord in the Netherlands to achieve B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to creating long-term value for tenants, investors and society. Sustainability investments also continued, including the installation of more than 1,050 free solar panels and the rollout of additional home battery systems, helping tenants reduce both energy costs and CO₂ emissions.

For more information, please refer to our Half-Year Report 2026 or visit www.vesteda.com.