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Everything a foreign buyer needs to know about Vietnamese property — law, process, taxes and strategy — written for international investors.
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Where to buy in Hanoi: the districts that matter for foreign buyers
Hanoi's best districts for foreign buyers compared: Tây Hồ, Ba Đình, Hoàn Kiếm and the new townships — which one suits your budget and lifestyle.
Read the guide →What foreigners can buy in Vietnam: condos, villas, townhouses and land
Which property types foreigners can legally buy in Vietnam — condos, villas, townhouses — and why land itself is off-limits. Updated July 2026.
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The buying process in Vietnam: every step from reservation to Pink Book
Buy property in Hanoi as a foreigner in five clear steps: timelines, costs and documents from reservation through to the Pink Book, with fee tables.
Read the guide →Due diligence in Vietnam: verifying the developer, the title and the project
Due diligence checklist for buying property in Vietnam: verify the developer, the Pink Book title, the foreign quota, the bank guarantee, and disputes.
Read the guide →Does buying property in Vietnam grant residency? Visas explained
No — buying property in Vietnam does not grant residency. Visa options, the investor-visa route and 'golden visa' facts, updated July 2026.
Read the guide →Finance
Financing a property purchase in Vietnam: payments, banks and currency
Local mortgages are largely closed to foreigners. See how to fund a Vietnam property purchase by transfer, instalments or a VND account.
Read the guide →Mortgages for foreigners in Vietnam: what's really possible
Can foreigners get a Vietnam mortgage? Which banks sometimes lend, and the financing routes buyers actually use in practice.
Read the guide →Transferring funds to Vietnam for a property purchase
Send funds to Vietnam by SWIFT wire or a licensed platform, keep the transfer confirmation, and see what it costs to land funds for a Hanoi purchase.
Read the guide →Legal & tax
Vietnam property law for foreigners: ownership rights, quotas and the Pink Book
Foreigners can own Vietnam apartments (30% quota, 50-year renewable term), never land. Ownership rights and the Pink Book explained.
Read the guide →Taxes and fees when buying property in Vietnam
Every tax and fee for buying property in Vietnam as a foreigner: 0.5% registration, 2% transfer tax, rental income tax — worked example inside.
Read the guide →Home and property insurance in Vietnam
How home insurance works for foreign property owners in Hanoi: what it covers, typical costs and how to buy a policy remotely. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide →Furnish & fit-out
Furnishing a Hanoi home: budget, timeline and where to shop
Furnish a Hanoi apartment step by step: realistic budgets by tier, delivery timelines, where to shop and vetted furniture partners. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide →Interior design costs in Hanoi: what to budget
Interior design budgets in Hanoi by tier, typical fees, a worked cost example and the 70/30 rule for furnishing your home.
Read the guide →Renovating and Fitting Out a Property in Hanoi
Renovating an apartment in Hanoi as a foreign owner: the process, vetting contractors, permits needed, and realistic cost ranges in USD.
Read the guide →Rent & manage
Rental yield in Hanoi: what returns to expect
How rental yield works in Hanoi: gross vs net, what drives returns by district, and the tax foreign owners must budget for. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide →How to rent out your Hanoi property as a foreign owner
Step-by-step guide to renting out Hanoi property as a foreign owner: the 10% rental tax, management fees and pitfalls to avoid.
Read the guide →Property management in Hanoi: services, fees and how to choose
Property management in Hanoi for foreign owners: services included, commission structure, the 10% rental tax and how to vet a manager.
Read the guide →Investing in serviced apartments in Hanoi
How serviced apartment investment works in Hanoi: ownership, operator agreements, statutory costs and what to check before you sign. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide →Operate & exit
Handover and snagging: inspecting your new Hanoi property
A 19-point handover checklist for Hanoi property: what to test room by room, signing the handover minutes and resolving snags.
Read the guide →Condo living in Hanoi: charges, sinking fund and co-ownership
What condo ownership actually costs in Hanoi: the monthly service charge, the one-off 2% sinking fund, and which expenses are not included in either.
Read the guide →The 50-year ownership limit: renewal and what happens next
Foreign ownership in Vietnam runs on a renewable 50-year term, not freehold. How renewal works and when to sell instead.
Read the guide →Selling your Hanoi property as a foreigner: process, tax and exit
How foreign owners sell property in Vietnam: every step from listing to a new Pink Book, the 2% transfer tax, and repatriating your funds.
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