From reduced land conversion fees to electronic property IDs and relaxed building permits, 2026 marks a pivotal shift in Vietnam’s real estate regulatory framework.

The gradual operation of metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is a major milestone in the development of urban transport infrastructure.

With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.

A wave of new policies taking effect in 2026 is expected to boost supply, enhance transparency and cool soaring home prices.

After a pivotal year of legal reforms, Vietnam’s property sector is forecast to stabilize, with affordable housing emerging as the core segment.

New land and real estate laws are reinforcing investor confidence and expanding opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to return capital home.

Experts say Vietnam’s real estate prices are unlikely to surge in 2026 as supply is expected to rise sharply. The market will become increasingly selective, with capital shifting toward segments that meet real housing needs.

As financial pressure mounts, speculative real estate investors relying on short-term gains and high leverage are being pushed to the sidelines.

With legal hurdles eased and supply surging, Vietnam's real estate market enters a new cycle - yet housing affordability remains a key challenge.

As the 2026–2030 period begins, Vietnam's property market sees abundant supply but diverging price trends, demanding sharper investor discernment.

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has noted that housing and real estate prices have increased in recent years largely because of price manipulation by speculators and brokers, creating artificial markets.

With VND4 billion in hand, Viet is torn between buying an off-plan apartment in the hope of price appreciation or choosing a completed unit to generate immediate cash flow.

Despite relatively high prices ranging from VND15–25 million per sqm, burial land and cemetery plots in suburban areas and provinces surrounding Hanoi are continuing to attract buyers.

Housing prices in Vietnam continued to climb rapidly in 2025, outpacing income levels and straining affordability. Yet on the stock market, real estate equities followed a different path - one marked by stark divergence.

Efforts to address legal bottlenecks related to projects and land, in line with Politburo Conclusion No77 and National Assembly Resolution No170/2024, have initially yielded results

At the end of 2025, the Hanoi land market is witnessing an unprecedented surge as local authorities launch a massive wave of auctions covering everything from suburban residential plots to high-value "gold land" plots in the city center.

Experts forecast that in 2026 a stronger shift towards outlying areas, especially projects linked to public transport and green standards, will shape product trends and developers’ strategies.

Real estate projects in Vietnam that have been delayed by regulatory obstacles will gradually see their difficulties resolved, helping to increase market supply and unlock resources for development.

In 2026, the outlook is expected to improve further, and analysts do not foresee a return of widespread price surges. Dr Can Van Luc, BIDV Chief Economist, said the market is moving from a phase of “technical recovery” to “structural stabilisation”.