What’s Emerging from Ho Chi Minh City’s Real Estate Market?
The Southern real estate market, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known) and the newly merged regions of Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau, has been consistently attracting investment capital from the North for nearly a year.
 Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate market remains a magnet for investors
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According to Savills Vietnam, recent project launches in Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, and Dong Nai have recorded a successful transaction rate of over 20% from Northern investors, doubling compared to previous years.
Commenting on this trend, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mien, Vice Director of the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute, stated that the sharp increase in real estate prices in the North during 2023–2024 and the limited new supply are driving investors toward areas like the new Ho Chi Minh City, including the former Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau. These areas boast large land funds, gradually improving transportation infrastructure, and flexible legal policies.
In terms of infrastructure, the Ho Chi Minh City government’s commitment to reshaping key development zones such as the Eastern, Southern, Northwestern, and Western regions is opening up new growth spaces.
Specifically, the Ring Road 3 project in Ho Chi Minh City, expected to be completed in Q2/2026, will directly connect the Southern region with Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Long An (formerly), enhancing trade, industrial, and logistics capabilities.
Additionally, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway is being accelerated for completion between 2025–2026. Once operational, it will significantly reduce travel time from Nha Be and Binh Chanh to Dong Nai and Ba Ria – Vung Tau (formerly).
Meanwhile, Metro Line 4 (Thanh Xuan – Hiep Phuoc) is set to run through major roads like Pasteur, Nguyen Thai Hoc, and Nguyen Huu Tho, connecting Southern Ho Chi Minh City (formerly) with the city center and northern areas.
Against this backdrop, Ms. Mien believes Northern investors, experienced in riding investment waves in areas with emerging critical transportation infrastructure, are ready to invest in suburban or near-central properties, especially in projects with high price appreciation potential.
Among these, apartment units, despite lower profit margins, remain popular due to abundant supply and diverse pricing, making them a preferred choice in a market with limited investment options.
Furthermore, the continuous launch of new projects by reputable developers like Van Phu Real Estate Development JSC in Ho Chi Minh City is transforming the urban landscape of Southern Ho Chi Minh City (formerly) and instilling confidence among investors.
Mr. Vo Huynh Tuan Kiet, Director of the Residential Marketing Department at CBRE Vietnam, noted that the demand for housing is immense, coupled with a steady influx of migrants into Ho Chi Minh City. Therefore, housing development is an imperative challenge to address.
Moreover, the administrative boundary merger, which expands the land fund, creates a powerful synergy.
“Resolving the land fund issue will unlock new opportunities for businesses. Previously, most projects faced legal hurdles, delaying implementation. However, with expanded land funds and legal ‘untangling,’ developers will have more location options, facilitating the emergence of new projects,” Mr. Kiet emphasized.
Van Phu’s Strategic Move
As part of the 2023-2032 strategy announced by Van Phu’s leadership in 2023, coinciding with the government’s efforts to resolve legal issues for projects, the company has focused on researching investments for four key projects during 2025-2030. These include: Nha Be (located on Le Van Luong – Nguyen Huu Tho Road, Nha Be Commune, Ho Chi Minh City) with an area of approximately 30 hectares and a total investment of around VND 5,000 billion; Tan Kien (former Binh Chanh District – located at the intersection of National Highway 1A – Vo Van Kiet Avenue, Tan Nhut Commune, Ho Chi Minh City) with an area of 9.2 hectares and a total investment of around VND 12,000 billion; Vung Tau (located in Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) with an area of 42.4 hectares and a total investment of around VND 15,000 billion; and the Nhon Trach Eco-Urban Area project in Dong Nai with an area of 120 hectares and a total investment of around VND 20,000 billion. All are strategically located.
Additionally, the BT Saigon project, involving the construction of a road segment connecting Pham Van Dong Road to the Go Dua – National Highway 1 intersection in Thu Duc City (formerly), developed by Van Phu’s subsidiary Bac Ai, has officially resolved its legal obstacles. This opens up opportunities to leverage counter land funds in central Ho Chi Minh City, such as the 132 Dao Duy Tu plot (former District 10) with an area of nearly 11,000 m²; the 582 Kinh Duong Vuong plot (former Binh Tan District) with an area of 12,000 m²; the 129 Le Van Duyet plot (former Binh Thanh District) with an area of over 7,000 m²; and the 234 Ly Tu Trong plot (former District 1) and Ky Dong (District 3), expected to be allocated in 2025 and 2026.
Alongside upcoming projects, the company has completed M&A procedures for a 9,000 m² project in Phu Nhuan Ward (former District 7) in Q1/2025 and is currently under construction. The project, featuring two 30-story towers with 602 apartments and 136 commercial units, will be launched in Q1/2026.
Rendering of the project in Phu Nhuan Ward (former District 7) developed by Van Phu
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Thanks to its prime location in Southern Ho Chi Minh City (formerly) – an area undergoing rapid transformation due to numerous inter-regional transportation projects – and its advantage as one of the few projects offering products in the city by 2026, this project is expected to attract significant interest from both end-users and investors.
Rendering of the apartment project in Phu Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
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Guided by the philosophy of “human-centric living” – prioritizing safety and sustainability in living spaces – Van Phu’s projects in Ho Chi Minh City aim to create truly livable environments that fulfill the happiness aspirations of every family. Accordingly, Van Phu’s expert team seamlessly integrates natural elements into each living space, striving for balance and harmony in feng shui, ensuring a peaceful life for every resident.
This approach gives the company’s leadership confidence in expanding its market share in the key market of Ho Chi Minh City with a differentiated and sustainable strategy compared to other players, especially in the Southern market.
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