Vietnam property — what to know before you buy
Plain-English guides on foreign ownership, the buying process, HCMC area comparisons, and investment returns. Every article is sourced, dated, and reviewed.
Foreign buyers
Ownership rules, the 30% quota, visa, repatriation.
Buying process
Step-by-step from offer to Pink Book.
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City & area guides
HCMC districts, expat enclaves, Da Nang investment.
Investing & returns
Yields, off-plan, currency, repatriation.
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Compare & decide
HCMC vs Hanoi vs Da Nang. Buy vs rent.
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Recently published
Can foreigners buy property in Vietnam? Complete 2026 guide
Yes — foreigners can legally buy apartments and houses in Vietnam, but with important restrictions. You get a 50-year leasehold (renewable), not freehold land ownership. There is a 30% cap on foreign ownership per condominium building and a 250-unit cap per ward for landed houses. Your name, not a nominee, goes on the Pink Book.
Foreign buyers · Last reviewed 1 Jun 2026
Vietnam foreign ownership quota: the 30% rule explained
Vietnam caps foreign ownership at 30% of units per condominium building and 250 houses per administrative ward. The cap is a project-by-project rolling total — when a foreigner sells to a Vietnamese buyer, a new foreign slot opens. Always get written confirmation of the current quota from the developer before paying a deposit.
Foreign buyers · Last reviewed 1 Jun 2026
HCMC apartments for foreigners: best districts & buildings
Foreign buyers in Ho Chi Minh City cluster in four areas: Thao Dien (now Thu Duc City), Phu My Hung in District 7, central District 1, and the newer waterfront developments along the Saigon River. Each fits a different lifestyle and budget. Expect 3–7 billion VND for a typical 2-bedroom in the expat-favourite buildings.
City & area guides · Last reviewed 1 Jun 2026