The Real Estate Market in the Second Half: No Land Rush, But Also No Deep Price Cuts

For the remaining months of 2025, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association, forecasts that the real estate market will continue to face certain challenges. These obstacles will likely prevent the market from making a significant breakthrough in the short term.

However, Dr. Dinh also emphasizes that with the government’s efforts, along with the removal of institutional bottlenecks and harmonized policies, there are grounds to expect positive signals in the market.

“I believe there is no reason for the real estate market not to show signs of growth,” he asserts. “The entire economy, including real estate, will continue to grow better than in the first six months.”

Nevertheless, Dr. Dinh also predicts that the real estate market will not experience significant fluctuations in the short term. “In the coming time,” he says, “the real estate market will not witness any major upheavals. There won’t be any extreme heat or cold, but rather a growth trajectory that improves upon the previous period.”

The expert forecasts that important indicators such as supply, transaction volume, and realized value are expected to grow by over 10% compared to the first half of the year.

When asked whether those with a genuine housing need should invest in the latter half of the year or wait for new land prices and more stable planning, Dr. Dinh advises that the crucial factor is not timing but rather making the right choices regarding location and project.

“If you can identify an area with good infrastructure that is being developed by reputable investors and offers reasonably calculated prices, buyers should not hesitate,” he recommends.

Regarding price levels, the Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association believes that real estate is currently at a very high threshold, and thus, expecting a significant price drop is unrealistic.

“Hoping for a sharp decline in real estate prices is unlikely to materialize,” he says. “Therefore, if you find a suitable product with synchronized infrastructure and amenities and has growth potential, don’t hesitate to invest. If you delay, investors may miss out on a good opportunity.”

Dr. Dinh also offers three crucial pieces of advice for investors in the current phase. Firstly, he emphasizes the importance of adhering to legal regulations and avoiding negative behaviors such as speculation, price manipulation, creating artificial scarcity, or spreading misleading information, as these factors can negatively impact the market.

Secondly, he suggests that proactively gathering information about planning and development orientations in different localities can provide investors with a more comprehensive and accurate perspective before making decisions.

Lastly, when choosing a specific project, investors should thoroughly evaluate various factors, including legal aspects, planning, construction quality, and the developer’s capabilities, to minimize risks and seize the right opportunities.

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