This project, which broke ground in 2008, had an initial investment of VND 7,642 billion and comprised 1,116 villas centrally located in the new Duong Noi urban area. Despite most of the villas being completed with full infrastructure, landscaping, roads, and lighting, the area remains devoid of residents.
The developer completed the exterior construction and handed over the villas to customers at the end of 2018. However, as of now, hundreds of villas remain abandoned.
According to our understanding, the villas here are advertised for sale at prices starting from VND 10 billion.
The villas are always “locked up tight.” Many lack security doors.
Due to prolonged abandonment, the once-luxurious villas now appear dilapidated, with rampant weed growth within their premises.
The entrances of many villas are overgrown with grass and littered with trash and moss.
Over time, the unused facilities have deteriorated and taken on an aged and desolate appearance.
After heavy rains, some villa basements become large pools of water, collecting trash and causing environmental pollution and a putrid stench.
Many villas display “For Rent” signs, yet they have remained vacant for years.
Water pipes and taps, installed and awaiting their owners, have deteriorated and degraded due to prolonged exposure to the elements.
Some unoccupied and unrented villas are temporarily fenced off with corrugated iron sheets, surrounded by rampant weed growth.
The entrance to the villa compound is separated by a thin rope to prevent vehicles from parking.
The path behind the compound has become a dumping ground for trash and is used for personal purposes.
A makeshift playground has been set up but is rarely used.
The surroundings are overgrown with weeds.
While many villas lie abandoned, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing for low-income earners. According to experts, this situation is not unique to Hanoi but is prevalent in many other provinces across the country, where completed villas and townhouses remain unoccupied. This paradox and gross waste of resources have led to significant socio-economic and security consequences. Addressing this issue is not an overnight task and poses a complex challenge for the authorities.
