Knowledge Center

Vietnam’s real estate market experienced significant regulatory and policy changes in 2024, aimed at boosting growth, transparency, and sustainability. These changes are expected to shape the market dynamics in 2025 and beyond. Key Regulations and Policies 1. New Land Law, Housing Law, and Real Estate Business Law Effective from 1 August 2024, these laws aim to create a more transparent and structured legal framework for the real estate market. They address inconsistencies and streamline regulations, […]

VILAF’s Counsel Ngan Nguyen recently shared valuable insights on Vietnam’s real estate market and legal landscapes with a business delegation from Malaysia and Singapore at the Asia Real Estate Leaders (AREL) event. Hosted by REHDA Institute, the event took place from 12-15 November 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion highlighted several key policies and regulations shaping Vietnam’s real estate market, aimed at achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 and promoting sustainable ESG practices. […]

Real estate financing is a crucial aspect of the real estate sector, as it provides the necessary capital for development and investment. However, in Vietnam, real estate financing has traditionally been limited by the legal framework governing land use rights and security interests. The Land Law 2024, which will take effect on 1 August 2024*, may change this by introducing a new regulation that allows non-bank entities to take security over land use rights. This […]

With both the Land Law and Real Estate Business Law set to take effect on 1 January 2025, VILAF Hanoi Managing Partner Anh Bui and Senior Partner Anh Dang will share their insights in a briefing and key implementation points mentioned in the new laws. To take advantage of this opportunity, register at https://lnkd.in/gXpkYhVz Download the invitation here.

By Duyen Ha Vo (Senior Partner) and Tram Dang (Senior Associate) The landscape of land acquisition in Vietnam is set to undergo a transformation with the impending implementation of the new Land Law, recently approved by the National Assembly and poised to take effect on January 1, 2025.  This article explores the potential implications of these changes on the land acquisitions of developers engaged in real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Land […]