May 09, 2023 | 10:22
Although a new decree will allow the issuing of ownership certificates to condotels, experts say the regulations will still be inadequate and need to be supplemented in the near future to create a good enough legal corridor for the thousands of condotels in the market.
November 03, 2022 | 12:54
Although a draft revised Law on Land proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will not include condotels in its remit, experts still suggest the issue needs to be addressed to ensure clarity on differences in terms of business and regular accommodation.
May 19, 2022 | 17:17
The absence of legislation and clarity regarding condotel ownership has been a significant obstacle for property developers and the hospitality sector. In the last 7-10 years, there was a significant amount of investment in condotel products, mainly in resort areas alongside villas and hotels. These multi-segment developments have often been funded by the presale of villas and condotel units.
September 09, 2020 | 08:00
Recent decisions to impose stricter management on condotels and officetels are pushing developers and investors into a miserable situation, as the whole real estate market reels from the pandemic impacts.
August 03, 2020 | 10:00
The condotel market has faced a gloomy period due to low absorption rate while inventory has been on the rise, experts said.
July 20, 2020 | 08:32
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed not granting ownership certificates to allow condotels, tourist villas and officetels to be turned into residential projects.
March 02, 2020 | 09:41
Detailed regulations are needed to promote a healthy condotel market, which has been going off-track for years due to an unclear legal framework, experts have said.
February 28, 2020 | 11:22
Danang People's Court has brought complaints and denunciations of Empire Group and its Cocobay Danang to the attention of Danang Public Security Department.
February 26, 2020 | 14:33
The HoREA has lauded the MoNRE in bringing clarity to condotel and tourist villa regulations but pointed out that certain property types have been left out.
February 25, 2020 | 14:00
With new guidance on granting ownership being issued in Vietnam, condotel investors are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel after more than two years of uncertainty, with a strengthened market expected to appease both investors and buyers.
February 24, 2020 | 09:00
Several years ago, a large wave of condotels was introduced to the market across Vietnam. According to the Ministry of Construction, since 2014 the coastal areas and islands such as Van Don, Halong, Danang, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, and Phu Quoc have all seen a boom in condotel supply.
February 18, 2020 | 12:19
The condotel market has been stagnant for the last two years and many developers are falling on hard times.
February 17, 2020 | 19:17
The MoNRE has just issued a document to guide land-use regimes and ownership certification of non-residential construction, including condotel and officetel.
February 15, 2020 | 09:00
Buyers of Cocobay Danang gathered at the headquarters of Empire Group, demanding the developer to either hand over units or terminates their contracts.
December 05, 2019 | 12:30
Condotel project Cocobay Danang – a tourism complex which features footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in its advertising – suffered a PR disaster last week as the developer reneged on its 12 per cent profit commitment, shedding doubt on the promises of other condotel schemes trying to attract second-home buyers with expectations of high profits. Ngoc Huong reports.