Buying process
42 guides
The Ori Space Mỹ Hạnh: A Foreign Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Ori Space in Mỹ Hạnh, Tây Ninh (bordering Ho Chi Minh City): indicative prices, location, legal status and what foreign buyers should check before reserving a unit.
Read →Essensia Sky vs Celesta Heights: Which Nha Be – South Saigon Apartment? (Foreigner Guide 2026)
Lumière Riverside vs Eaton Park: Which An Phu Premium Apartment? (Foreigner Guide 2026)
Masteri Grand View vs Lumière Riverside: Which Masterise Apartment in Thu Duc? (Foreigner Guide 2026)
New Apartments Foreigners Can Buy in Ho Chi Minh City (2026 List)
Eaton Park vs The Global City: Which Should a Foreign Buyer Choose? (2026)
Sun Ponte vs Sun Symphony Residence Da Nang: Which Han-Riverside Apartment for Foreigners? (2026)
The Metropole Thu Thiem vs Eaton Park: Ultra-Luxury or Premium? (Foreigner Guide 2026)
A foreigner-focused comparison of The Metropole Thu Thiem (SonKim Land x Hongkong Land) and Eaton Park (Gamuda Land): price tier, location, developer, handover, foreign-ownership quota and who each suits — with honest caveats.
Read →Vietnam's Major Property Developers Compared for Foreign Buyers (2026)
A foreign buyer's overview of Vietnam's major developers — Vinhomes, Masterise, CapitaLand, Keppel, Gamuda, Sun Group, Nam Long, Novaland and Khang Dien. What each is known for, who each suits, and the one rule that applies to all of them: verify the specific project's legal status, because reputation is never a title.
Read →Where in Vietnam Should a Foreigner Buy? HCMC vs Da Nang vs Nha Trang vs Phu Quoc (2026)
How to Sell Your Vietnam Apartment as a Foreigner: The Step-by-Step Process
Ready to sell? This 2026 guide walks foreign owners through the whole exit, step by step: getting your documents ready, pricing and finding a buyer, the deposit, the notarized contract, the 2% tax, the title transfer, and getting paid and repatriating — with links to the detail on each.
Read →How to Choose the Right Unit in a Vietnamese Condo: Floor, View, Orientation & Layout (Foreigner Guide)
Power of Attorney for Buying Property in Vietnam From Abroad (Foreigner Guide)
Can't be in Vietnam to buy or manage your property? A power of attorney (POA) lets a trusted person act for you. This 2026 guide explains what a POA can do, the crucial catch that an apostille alone is not yet enough (Vietnam's Apostille Convention entry takes effect 11 September 2026, so until then consular legalization plus a Vietnamese translation is required), how to make a POA valid from abroad, how to keep its scope safe, and the risks to manage.
Read →Vietnam Property Glossary: Key Vietnamese Terms Every Foreign Buyer Should Know
Sổ hồng, bàn giao thô, hướng, tạm trú, PCCC — buying property in Vietnam means meeting a lot of unfamiliar Vietnamese terms. This 2026 glossary defines the words foreign buyers actually encounter, grouped by stage, with links to a full guide on each.
Read →The Sale-and-Purchase Agreement (SPA/
Bare Shell vs Finished Handover: What Condition Is a Vietnam Apartment Delivered In? (Foreigner Guide)
A new Ho Chi Minh City apartment can be handed over as a bare shell, with a basic finish, or fully fitted — and the difference decides how much more you must spend and how soon you can move in. This 2026 guide explains the three handover conditions, how to read the handover spec in your SPA, why the sample unit can mislead, and what each means for foreign and remote owners.
Read →Buying Property in Da Nang as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide
The New Ho Chi Minh City (2025 Merger): What It Means for Foreign Property Buyers
Buying Property in Nha Trang as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide
A practical, honest 2026 guide to buying property in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) as a foreigner — appeal, foreign-ownership rules, the coastal ownership-form caution, rental reality, and what to verify.
Read →After Handover: Setting Up Utilities in Your Vietnam Apartment (Foreigner Guide)
Masterise Homes Review: Is It a Good Developer for Foreign Buyers? (2026)
Buying Property in Phu Quoc as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide
Sun Group Review: Is It a Good Developer for Foreign Buyers? (2026)
Vinhomes Review: Is It a Good Developer for Foreign Buyers? (2026)
Renovating & Fitting Out Your Vietnam Apartment as a Foreigner (2026)
A practical 2026 guide for foreign owners on renovating or fitting out a Vietnamese apartment: what you can and cannot change, building management approvals, contractor types, cost ranges per m2, timelines, and remote supervision.
Read →Apartment Handover in Vietnam: Inspection Checklist for Foreign Buyers (2026)
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent in Vietnam (Foreign Buyer Guide 2026)
A foreign buyer's 2026 guide to choosing a trustworthy real estate agent or primary distributor in Vietnam: how commissions work, primary distributors vs random brokers, red flags, and the exact questions to ask before you pay a deposit.
Read →Off-Plan Payment Schedule in Vietnam: How Installments Work for Foreign Buyers (2026)
Off-Plan Bank Guarantee in Vietnam: What Foreign Buyers Must Check (2026)
Apartment Fire Safety (PCCC) in Vietnam: What Foreign Buyers Should Check (2026)
Capital Appreciation in Vietnam Property: What Foreign Investors Should Expect (2026)
An honest 2026 framework for foreign investors on capital appreciation in Vietnam property: what drives Ho Chi Minh City price growth, total return = yield + appreciation, the currency factor, holding horizon, and exit tax. Not investment advice.
Read →Vietnam Property Due Diligence Checklist for Foreign Buyers (2026)
Vietnam Property Scams & Red Flags: A Foreign Buyer's Safety Guide 2026
An honest 2026 guide to the property scams and red flags foreign buyers face in Vietnam — nominee traps, fake pink books, projects without legal approval, deposit pressure — and exactly how to verify before you pay.
Read →Buying a Second Home or Holiday Property in Vietnam as a Foreigner (2026)
How to Vet a Property Developer in Vietnam Before Buying Off-Plan (2026)
How to Buy an Apartment in Vietnam as a Foreigner: 7 Steps (2026)
How to Buy Property in Vietnam From Abroad (Remote Guide)
A complete, honest 2026 guide to buying property in Vietnam from abroad: power of attorney, virtual viewings, document legalization, payment flow, and repatriation.
Read →Can Foreigners Buy Resale Apartments in Vietnam? (2026)
Can Foreigners Buy Villas or Houses in Vietnam? 2026 Guide
Common Mistakes Foreign Buyers Make in Vietnam (2026)
Documents Checklist for Foreign Buyers in Vietnam (2026)
The complete 2026 documents checklist for foreigners buying property in Vietnam: passport, entry stamp, SPA, payment proof, and pink book paperwork. Talk to Happy Land.
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