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Housing Law updates must protect apartment property rights

When apartment buildings reach the end of their lifespan, citizens' lawful property rights cannot expire alongside the structure. This principle must serve as the starting point for all revisions to the Housing Law.

Vung Tau Paradise tops HCMC tax debt list with $84 million owed

Vung Tau Paradise Joint Venture Co. owes more than $84 million in taxes, topping a list of 4,125 businesses with outstanding tax and other state budget payments in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lawyers urge legal framework to protect property rights in apartment rebuilds

When an apartment building reaches the end of its service life and must be demolished, how will the lawful rights and interests of its owners be handled?

Over $5 billion in foreign capital and new challenge for VN property market

Foreign investment in real estate reached 5.32 billion USD in the first eight months of the year, ranking second among sectors attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Why 92% of social-housing aspirants have never submitted an application

Despite strong demand for social housing, 92 percent of surveyed people who want to buy such homes have never submitted an application, mainly because they are deterred by concerns over complicated procedures and low chances of approval.

Stricter rules on daily apartment rentals: will long-term rents fall?

New regulations with fines of up to VND130 million are putting daily apartment rentals in residential buildings at risk of shrinking. If some apartments switch to long-term rentals, will rents face downward pressure?

Russian investors explore opportunities in Vietnam’s real estate market

Russian investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s real estate market, particularly office and logistics projects, according to Russian business news outlet RosBusinessConsulting.

Vietnam’s 'spiritual real estate' market surges amid land scarcity

A single burial site is priced at VND180 million, while family plots reach up to VND5 billion.

Vietnam breaks into global top 10 for real estate transparency improvements

Vietnam has emerged among the world’s 10 most improved real estate markets in terms of transparency during the 2024-26 period, according to the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index released by global real estate services firm JLL.

'Out-of-town' property bets leave Hanoi investor stuck with VND2 billion plot

Once expecting "a fourfold return on capital" when purchasing land hundreds of kilometers from Hanoi, many investors are now willing to take losses of up to VND1 billion, yet still struggle to find buyers.

Land administration: Cemetery plots could receive land-use certificates

Cemetery projects that are properly planned and subdivided into specific areas and plots, while meeting all requirements, could be considered for separate land-use certificates (red books) for individual plots.

Real-estate loan interest rates fluctuate as buyers become more cautious

Home mortgage interest rates at many banks have exceeded 10 percent per year, while some loans have reached 12 to 13 percent per year.

Expired condos need not be demolished, owners can keep their property rights: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that the Housing Law (Amended) must explicitly specify condo lifespan regulations to reassure citizens that "the expiration of a building's lifespan does not mean residents lose all their property rights."

State control returns to core of Vietnam’s land pricing policy

After the implementation of the 2024 Land Law produced several unintended consequences, Vietnam's approach to land pricing shifted from relying on market-based valuation to strengthening the State's regulatory role.

Cemetery plots emerge as a new real estate market in Vietnam

Cemetery plots are becoming a distinct real estate market in Vietnam, with family burial sites fetching up to $190,000 as scarce land and enduring cultural traditions drive demand.

Apartment lifespan policy may reshape condo pricing

The policy of tying apartment use to a building's designed lifespan is expected to reshape how condominiums are valued, with buyers paying closer attention to land holdings, development density, and land-use rights attached to each unit.

Experts pinpoint what is holding back Vietnam’s resort real estate

Vietnam’s resort real estate market is showing signs of recovery, but experts warn that projects will struggle to generate real returns unless operations are built into their plans from the outset.

Bank credit for real estate business rises to nearly 94.7 billion USD

Outstanding loans for real estate business activities rose to more than 2.5 quadrillion VND (nearly 95 billion USD) as of June 30.

Vietnam eyes rental housing push to meet demand for 1 million homes

Demand for rental housing in Vietnam has surpassed one million units, prompting a policy shift that could open a new chapter for the country’s property market.

Taxing vacant land: separating speculators from financially strained owners

Individuals who own only a few land plots but lack sufficient capital to build houses should not be treated the same as those holding dozens of plots for years just waiting for prices to rise.