Quick Reference to Buy Property in Vietnam Foreign individuals permitted to enter Vietnam may buy property in Vietnam, including apartments and houses in approved commercial housing projects, subject to ownership caps and location restrictions. Ownership is granted for up to 50 years, extendable once. Foreigners cannot acquire land use rights directly. Overseas Vietnamese with Vietnamese …
When a cross-border succession involves real estate in Vietnam, non-resident beneficiaries are immediately confronted with complex regulatory hurdles. The primary strategic concerns quickly shift from standard inheritance to legal reality. Questions to be asked include if Vietnamese law permits the retention of the asset, or if liquidation is mandatory. And how can this legal transition …
On December 31, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 357/2025/ND-CP, regulating the construction, management, and operation of the information system and database on housing and the real estate market. The Decree establishes a unified legal framework for collecting, managing, and sharing real estate data nationwide and aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the …
Foreigners have shown growing interest in Vietnam’s real estate market, not just for living, but also for long term investment or relocation. The law does allow foreigners to buy an apartment in Vietnam, but the process is sometimes not straight forward. There are ownership limits, project eligibility rules, and strict regulations about how an apartment …
Vietnam is now planing to build a national financial center in Da Nang. Foreign investors in real estate might be interested to join early. In buying property, mitigating the risks is the most important. But selling it later and bringing your money home can become a nightmare if you’re not legally prepared. New regulations are …
The Hidden Cost of Ignorance in Vietnam’s Real Estate Market Imagine that you have invested in Vietnam’s thriving real estate market, drawn by its booming economy and lucrative potential. But as you start to see returns, an unexpected tax bill cuts deep into your profits. Worse yet, you realize you could have avoided this, if …
The Vietnam government recently enacted Decree No. 96/2024/ND-CP, which provides detailed regulations for certain aspects of the Law on Real Estate Business in Vietnam. This decree became effective from August 1, 2024. Its aims is to regulate the market, curb speculation, and ensure fair practices. The following explores some of aspects of real estate business …
You’re leaving Vietnam. But your property wants to stay! That is the tension. It’s not just an apartment or a house. It’s paperwork. Taxes. Buyers. Banks. Selling property in Vietnam may seem straightforward on paper. But for foreigners, it’s often a maze of legal hurdles, transaction risks, and money transfer headaches. Here’s the issue. When …
Think about the scenario which you have invested your hard-earned savings in a promising real estate venture in Vietnam. The property’s location is prime, the growth potential is undeniable, and your dreams of a lucrative return seem within reach. But then, you encounter unforeseen obstacles, disputes over ownership, ambiguous zoning regulations, or even challenges to …
The real estate market in Vietnam is growing rapidly, driven by economic expansion and increasing foreign investment. However, this growth has also led to a rise in disputes, particularly between developers and buyers in commercial real estate projects. Whether it’s issues of project delays, breach of contract, or misrepresentation, these conflicts can quickly escalate into …
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