Real estate

Foreign investors are actively seeking investment opportunities with higher returns in Vietnam via operating hotel assets with in-place cash flow.

Experts have called for loosened legislation to facilitate foreign ownership of property in the country.

The smart urban area is connected with Hanoi’s central parts by Nhat Tan Bridge.

Geopolitical uncertainty, free trade agreements, and rising middle class are considered Vietnam`s advantages.

The most suitable buildings for adaptive reuse are those which are well-positioned, even if the site is not suited to the current use.

Nguyen Hong Son, associate director, head of Advisory Services, Hanoi, FS & Valuation, talks about the outlook of the property valuation industry in Asia and Vietnam.

Quality of assets, rental growth, deal size, and land tenure are decisive for investment choices.

The strategies are those helping investors to maximize their profits.

PropTech uses digital innovation to address the needs of the property industry.

Despite inherent barriers arising from a traditional mindset and the high requirement for trust in the real estate industry, the prospects for proptech in Vietnam are still positive.

Asking rent of both office and retail space keep rising in the second quarter 2019.

Mid-end and low-cost segments took up 98% of Hanoi`s condominium market in Q2.

Only 5,900 units opened for sale in the second quarter this year.

Local experts claimed that well-trained and qualified brokers will help the real estate market transparent.

The market posted net absorption of approximately 67,000 sq.m, a record figure over the past quarters

Grade A office enjoyed the highest upswing with a growth of 4.1% on quarter and 5.7% on year.

Real estate is considered the backbone of Vietnam`s economy in the transition to a major industrial hub.

In Hanoi, the result was one of the most successful quarters in recent years in term of both unit launched and sold, thanks to the contribution of mega projects of Vinhomes.

Most of the capital influx was poured into the industrial property segment through mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals.

Geographic location and investment incentives also reasons help spur the market along with outside factors.