The Infrastructure Turning Point that Changed Vũ Yên’s Real Estate “Ceiling”

The completion of strategic infrastructure projects has a profound impact on the surrounding real estate market, as evidenced by historical trends. Take Ho Chi Minh City as an example; before the inauguration of the Ba Son Bridge (Thu Thiem 2 Bridge), land prices in the Thu Thiem peninsula ranged from VND 80-100 million/sq.m. Fast forward five years after the bridge connected the area directly to District 1 (formerly), and land prices skyrocketed to VND 300-400 million/sq.m, showcasing the power of infrastructure-led valuation adjustments.

Hanoi witnessed a similar boom in Dong Anh district following the inauguration of the Nhat Tan Bridge in 2015. Land prices, which were once a mere few million VND/sq.m, surged to VND 20-40 million/sq.m upon the bridge’s construction announcement and averaged VND 100 million/sq.m a few years later, as per Batdongsan.com.vn data.

Another illustrative example is Quang Ninh. The inauguration of the Bai Chay Bridge on December 2, 2006, coupled with tourism infrastructure development, transformed Ha Long into a world-class tourist destination. Land prices soared from a few million VND/sq.m to VND 10-20 million/sq.m just two years later.

The common thread in these cases is that infrastructure not only shortens geographical distances but also reshapes the economic and social potential of the area, leading to a significant appreciation in real estate values.

Mr. Hoang Dinh Khiem, Chairman of Vietstarland Real Estate Business and Development JSC, asserts that “where there are people, there is money.” A strategic transportation project not only encourages population movement but also unlocks commercial and service development opportunities, providing a dual boost to real estate values.

Hai Phong is witnessing a repetition of this “infrastructure-led, real estate follows” phenomenon with the inauguration of the Hoang Gia Bridge on July 15, 2025, which directly connects Vu Yen Island to the city’s old “downtown” area. Besides reducing travel time, this billion-dollar bridge is a historical catalyst, unlocking a new era of potential for the Vinhomes Royal Island resort island.

Hoang Gia Bridge redraws Hai Phong’s investment map with Vu Yen as the epicenter of capital inflows

A New Price Baseline for Vinhomes Royal Island

With the Hoang Gia Bridge now open, the travel time from Vinhomes Royal Island to Hai Phong’s old center has been reduced to just 5 minutes. This shift instantly transforms Vu Yen from a peripheral location to a vibrant new hub in Hai Phong’s polycentric urban model.

According to Mr. Bui Van Doanh, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Real Estate Research, significant opportunities often arise before infrastructure is completed. Once infrastructure is in place, low prices are no more.

“Currently, land prices in Vu Yen are around VND 90 million/sq.m, and there is potential for this to double or triple as infrastructure and utilities are completed,” Mr. Doanh predicts.

Vinhomes Royal Island instantly gains a new price ceiling following the Hoang Gia Bridge opening

The infrastructure boost also reduces investment risks while stimulating both actual and investment demand. The former comes from elite residents, experts, and entrepreneurs, while the latter attracts visionary investors redirecting capital from saturated northern markets.

Indeed, Vu Yen has undergone a rapid transformation since the Hoang Gia Bridge opening. Once a city across the river, it has become a vibrant new center, attracting throngs of visitors daily. For instance, on August 2 alone, Vinhomes Royal Island welcomed nearly 100,000 visitors. This influx of people not only brings new energy but also presents countless business and monetary flow opportunities. Forward-thinking investors recognize that Vu Yen’s real estate has become a veritable money-making machine.

Investors are accelerating their entry into Vinhomes Royal Island to catch the last wave

The market has immediately felt the impact of the Hoang Gia Bridge, with a surge in investors flocking to Vu Yen, driving vibrant primary and secondary market transactions. Selling prices are starting to show an upward trend, especially for well-located products adjacent to iconic utilities.

For professional investors, the golden opportunity lies not in entering the market after it has boomed but in the period before a new price ceiling is established. And the inauguration of the Hoang Gia Bridge marks the clearest milestone for a new cycle of faster and stronger growth on Vu Yen Island. With room for price increases, the current phase is considered the last chance to own “3-in-1” real estate – suitable for living, investing, and doing business – at reasonable prices before the next price hike cycle begins.