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Apartment residents frustrated as outsiders crowd shared facilities

Apartment residents frustrated as outsiders crowd shared facilities

Residents of several open apartment complexes in Ho Chi Minh City are complaining that non-residents regularly enter their compounds and use playgrounds, exercise equipment, restrooms and other amenities, leading to overcrowding and security concerns.
Vietnam ranks among world's top 10 for real estate transparency improvements

Vietnam ranks among world's top 10 for real estate transparency improvements

63yo widower sues ex-girlfriend for $191,000 he paid for apartment in her name

63yo widower sues ex-girlfriend for $191,000 he paid for apartment in her name

National property identification system to be launched on July 1: ministry

National property identification system to be launched on July 1: ministry

Vietnam will launch a national housing and real estate information system on July 1 that assigns every property a unique identification code to improve transparency and curb speculation, the Ministry of Construction has said.
June 28, 2026 | 06:39 am PT
Hanoi renters scramble for homes as construction boom squeezes housing supply

Hanoi renters scramble for homes as construction boom squeezes housing supply

A slew of infrastructure works in Hanoi is displacing people renting homes as their buildings are cleared for construction or become inaccessible, reducing housing supply and driving up rents.
June 11, 2026 | 05:52 am PT
Can overseas Vietnamese obtain house ownership certificates in Vietnam?

Can overseas Vietnamese obtain house ownership certificates in Vietnam?

Ngoc Ngan, a Vietnamese American planning to return to Vietnam for long-term residence, asked whether she can buy and legally own an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City despite no longer holding Vietnamese nationality.
May 26, 2026 | 11:31 pm PT
Six more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects approved for foreign buyers

Six more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects approved for foreign buyers

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved six additional residential projects eligible for sale to foreign organizations and individuals.
May 26, 2026 | 11:31 pm PT
Hanoi plans incentives to encourage residents to move to suburban areas

Hanoi plans incentives to encourage residents to move to suburban areas

Hanoi has approved a long-term urban development strategy aimed at encouraging residents to relocate from the capital’s densely populated historic center to new metro-connected suburban developments, as part of a 100-year master plan.
May 15, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnam building 27 mega real estate projects worth over $115B: report

Vietnam building 27 mega real estate projects worth over $115B: report

Vietnam had 27 large-scale urban development projects with combined investment exceeding VND3 quadrillion (US$115 billion) as of 2025, a report shows, highlighting a nationwide push to build massive new townships.
March 11, 2026 | 06:23 pm PT
I quit my IT job to trade real estate, earning over $20K a day

I quit my IT job to trade real estate, earning over $20K a day

With the small savings I made from my IT job, I turned to real estate speculation and watched my wealth grow rapidly.
October 10, 2025 | 12:13 am PT
Why Vietnam still lacks retirement homes for its aging population

Why Vietnam still lacks retirement homes for its aging population

Vietnam's aging population fuels demand for retirement homes, but high costs, cultural barriers and the lack of profits dissuade developers.
September 28, 2025 | 03:22 am PT
Why more young Vietnamese are buying home despite climbing prices

Why more young Vietnamese are buying home despite climbing prices

Phuong Oanh, 25, received the keys to her VND1.6-billion (US$60,000) apartment in Thu Duc City last week.
September 19, 2025 | 12:05 am PT
Hanoi landlords cite inflation, hike housing rents

Hanoi landlords cite inflation, hike housing rents

Hanoi landlords are raising housing rents, and low-income tenants are finding things hard amid rising inflation.
September 9, 2025 | 03:48 pm PT
Property market heats up as foreign investors close deals

Property market heats up as foreign investors close deals

Vietnam’s real estate sector is increasingly attracting foreign investors through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), driven by economic recovery and rising demand.
September 9, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
HCMC private homes cost 176 times average income

HCMC private homes cost 176 times average income

HCMC private home prices have jumped to 176 times the average income, making home ownership nearly impossible considering the gulf between income and prices, real estate company CBRE said.
August 31, 2025 | 03:17 pm PT
Inheritance lesson from an 85-year-old with 10 children

Inheritance lesson from an 85-year-old with 10 children

After giving land titles to his children, my father kept a large plot just for himself.
August 23, 2025 | 03:58 pm PT
Neighbor installs air conditioner blasting heat into my bedroom in privacy dispute

Neighbor installs air conditioner blasting heat into my bedroom in privacy dispute

After returning home from work, I was shocked to find my neighbor had installed an outdoor air conditioner compressor directly facing my bedroom window.
August 11, 2025 | 12:55 am PT
Housing developers resort to livestreaming to sell

Housing developers resort to livestreaming to sell

Some housing developers are using livestreaming to sell their properties, but analysts dismiss this as a publicity stunt rather than any shift in sales strategy.
July 17, 2025 | 01:43 am PT
Government seeks to bring down property prices to make housing more accessible

Government seeks to bring down property prices to make housing more accessible

The government has directed ministries and other agencies to pinpoint the causes of escalating property prices and propose measures to stabilize them.
June 11, 2025 | 02:14 am PT
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