New law clears path for foreign buyers

New law clears path for foreign buyers

The new Law on Housing passed by the National Assembly will bring positive changes related to housing ownership of foreigners in Vietnam when it comes into effect in 2025.
Time is now to clear up property ownership overlap

Time is now to clear up property ownership overlap

The Ministry of Construction wants gaps between the housing and land laws closed in order to boost the chances of foreigners purchasing private homes in Vietnam.
Law revisions necessary to clarify foreign property rights

Law revisions necessary to clarify foreign property rights

Experts continue to point out discrepancies in the laws that touch on foreign ownership of property in Vietnam, in the hopes that current amendments will take them into account.
Mixed opinions over proposal for limited-term apartment ownership

Mixed opinions over proposal for limited-term apartment ownership

Mixed opinions have arisen around the Ministry of Construction’s proposal of setting limited terms for apartment ownership, which were repeated in the latest draft amendments to the Law on Housing.
Allowing foreigners to buy tourism property developments needs careful consideration

Allowing foreigners to buy tourism property developments needs careful consideration

The Ministry of Construction’s proposal to allow foreigners to buy tourism property developments in Viet Nam needs careful consideration, experts have said.
Legal wrangling over FOL reignited

Legal wrangling over FOL reignited 1

Despite the changes to the Law on Housing and foreign ownership caps five years ago, real estate developers now show an increasing demand to revise regulations and increase the cap even more, to up to 50 per cent.