PlanetHome

About PlanetHome

PlanetHome Group GmbH operates as a significant real estate service provider in Germany and Austria, specializing in the brokerage and financing of residential properties. The company's origins trace back to 2000, when PlanetHome AG was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HypoVereinsbank. The current entity, PlanetHome Group GmbH, was founded in 2004, also as a subsidiary of HypoVereinsbank AG.

The firm's business model is centered on a close partnership with banks, insurance companies, and other financial service providers, acting as a key intermediary for their clients' real estate needs. This B2B2C approach allows it to supplement the service offerings of its partners. Revenue is generated through the brokerage of property sales and the arrangement of financing solutions. Since its inception, the company has successfully brokered approximately 100,000 properties.

Over the years, PlanetHome's ownership has evolved. In 2007, it was sold to Bank Austria Creditanstalt, part of the UniCredit Group. A significant shift occurred in 2015 when HypoVereinsbank sold its stake to financial investors, including the US-based AP Capital Investments and Deutsche Invest Equity Partners. The company has demonstrated a consistent growth trajectory, expanding its operations into Austria in 2011 and more recently into Spain and France in 2022. Its services cater to individuals looking to buy, sell, or finance a home, offering tools like online property valuations and budget calculators to streamline the process. With over 120 locations and around 850 employees, PlanetHome maintains a strong physical presence across Germany and Austria, providing localized expertise to its clients.