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”.

Thinking the “buy-to-rent” formula would be easy to profit from, many owners now realize they are running negative cash flow as rents fail to rise, vacancies last longer, and multiple extra costs pile up.

Vietnam’s real estate market is currently driven by real demand, transparent legal frameworks, and a more positive foundation thanks to new legal corridors, with expectations of a clear recovery in 2026.

Vietnam’s real estate market is gradually regaining momentum following a turbulent period, with experts predicting a shift toward healthier, more stable growth through 2026.

With a price of VND1.5 billion for a 60 sqm social housing apartment, even households with the highest income level as stipulated in the list of subjects to social housing would need to save for 10 years to afford a home.

Illegal brokers and speculative resales are turning Vietnam’s social housing into a profit machine. Prices in Hanoi soar to USD 2,000/m². Experts demand stronger data integration, transparency, and tailored policy reform.

Vietnam’s mega urban projects are transforming real estate with integrated, world-class lifestyles, drawing investors and reshaping cityscapes.

With limited land in downtown areas, developers are moving outward to build integrated cities on a grand scale.

The contrasting business results of real estate companies show clear signs of market divergence.

The fundamental goal of land management is state management of data from land parcels, cadastral maps, plot numbers, and parcel numbers, not individual houses built on land, according to experts.

People are often provided information multiple times when registering land and applying for red books (land use right certificates).