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Vietnam's housing market hit by price and policy pressures

Soaring prices, oversupply, and weak demand threaten Vietnam's property market stability.

Official price list reveals big gap between residential and agricultural land

Experts believe that setting prices for agricultural land that is mixed with residential land is inconsistent with the Land Law.

Land prices surge: MAE introduces new land pricing framework

The development of the land price framework is not solely based on market prices but also integrates local management requirements to ensure stability and effective state governance.

Construction ministry wants to tax unused real estate, prevent speculation

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) says tax policies on unused real estate and housing should be studied with the aim of preventing speculation and price inflation.

Vietnam considers taxing property sales up to 10% if held under 2 years

Ministry of Finance suggests taxing based on holding period if no purchase price is available.

Housing prices in VN: young people need 20-25 years to afford a house

"To buy an average house (70 sq m, priced at VND3-4 billion) in major cities, young people need 20-25 years of income," said Ha Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Housing and Real Estate Market Management.

Institutional reforms open new investment frontier for realty sector

The deeper decentralisation of authority to local administrations will help reduce processing time for construction permits and project approvals, thereby reducing opportunity costs and increasing investment efficiency.

Foreigners can buy homes in 17 approved housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City authorities have released a list of 17 residential projects where foreign individuals and organizations are permitted to own property, along with 4 where ownership is prohibited.

Retail property supply rebounds amid global sector recovery

As the global retail sector shows signs of steady recovery, Vietnam's retail property supply is also experiencing a clear resurgence.

Social housing prices soar to nearly VND30 million/sq m

The suggested price of a social housing project in Hanoi, reaching VND26-27 million/sq m, has heightened concerns for residents seeking affordable homes.

State-run real estate trading centre to be developed

The centre will be directly overseen by State agencies and tasked with verifying the validity of real estate projects, connecting public data sources and streamlining property transactions to ensure the market transparency.

Homebuyers, sellers make use of AI

ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.

Ministry revives billion-VND tower project left abandoned on prime Hanoi land

As part of the 2025 business plan of the Vietnam Cement Corporation (Vicem), the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has asked Vicem to revive the Vicem Operations and Transaction Center project.

Shophouses idle as investors face rental woes and resale challenges

High prices and low rental yield push shophouse owners toward long-term strategies.

Savills expert points out three drivers of FDI attraction in VN real estate

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCMC and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong.

Vietnam plans state-run property exchange, slams speculation

The Government targets speculation, administrative delays, and costly standards as drivers of housing price surges.

New real-estate hotspots emerge after city/province mergers

The Hanoi capital city region is witnessing a strong wave of real estate investment, particularly in satellite urban areas. The merging of provinces and cities is expected to create a breakthrough in market development.

Airbnb ban in Ho Chi Minh City extended until at least 2027

Ho Chi Minh City will maintain a ban on the legalization of short-term residential rental businesses until at least 2027, pending the completion of a regulatory framework.

New tax law expected to stop land speculation, inefficient use of land

After the Property Tax Law is enacted, abandoned land will no longer exist as individuals and businesses will only buy land for use. If they buy land for speculation, they will have to pay taxes to the state.

VNREA urges real estate firms not to exploit supply shortage

Enterprises must not exploit the current supply shortage to inflate prices, create artificial values, or circulate unverified information to incite speculation and profiteering, which could destabilise the market. ​