An Gia (AGG) Launches 35 Ground-Floor Shops at The Gió Riverside Project

According to the developer, podium shops are a standout investment category in the market, offering excellent liquidity, high rental yields, and limited availability, accounting for only 1-1.5% of the total project units.

Flexible Design, Diverse Sizes

The standout feature of The Gió Riverside’s podium shops is their flexible design, featuring one ground floor and one upper floor, two separate entrances, and an average area of 100-150m². This design not only optimizes functionality but also enhances business efficiency and investment potential.

Podium shops within The Gió Riverside project

The ground floor boasts a spacious frontage, easily accessible to both residents and nearby customers. It’s ideal for businesses like F&B, convenience stores, and pharmacies, serving as the primary commercial space to generate stable income and enhance brand visibility.

Meanwhile, the upper floor offers flexible design options to expand functionality. Owners can use it as an administrative office, storage, or additional services like spas, nail salons, studios, or cafes. Utilizing the upper floor not only reduces operational costs but also allows businesses to expand without renting external space.

This structure transforms each podium shop into a micro commercial ecosystem, enabling multiple revenue streams: direct business operations and flexible leasing. Owners can operate the ground floor while leasing the upper floor, or vice versa, creating dual income streams and maximizing investment efficiency.

Serving Over 12,000 Customers Directly

An Gia’s representative stated that, with its prime frontage, The Gió Riverside’s podium shops are estimated to serve approximately 10,000 residents within the complex. Additionally, they can reach about 2,000 customers, including parents and students from Blue Sky Kindergarten and Pathway School, as well as residents in the surrounding area.

Prime location allows podium shops to access a massive customer base

Once operational, The Gió Riverside will feature a full range of commercial and service options, from shopping and dining to entertainment and healthcare, with participation from leading brands in F&B, retail, and convenience stores.

Kingfoodmart, a mid-to-high-end supermarket chain with over 100 locations in Ho Chi Minh City, is the first brand to establish a long-term presence in The Gió Riverside’s commercial podium.

An Gia’s representative noted that attracting reputable brands from the project’s early stages is a positive sign, demonstrating clear commercial operation and exploitation potential.

“As the resident community grows and businesses begin operations, the rental value, transferability, and liquidity of podium shops will be significantly boosted. This will enhance long-term investment value and solidify The Gió Riverside’s position as a vibrant commercial and service hub in Eastern Ho Chi Minh City,” said An Gia’s representative.

In reality, podium shops in An Gia’s projects like Westgate and Skyline have shown strong rental performance and business exploitation. The presence of major brands like GS25, 7-Eleven, Pharmacity, and Kingfoodmart not only meets daily essential needs but also enhances residents’ quality of life and increases the project’s commercial value.

Priced at 10-30% of Market Rates, 21% Down Payment

According to An Gia, limited availability has driven podium shop prices to new heights annually, while investment and operational demand remains stable.

Notably, while similar products have reached approximately VND 22 billion, The Gió Riverside’s podium shops are priced at around VND 7 billion per unit, with an area of about 100m².

Rendering of The Gió Riverside project with 3,000 apartments

This price difference highlights the capital advantage, allowing investors to easily access commercial real estate within a premium complex of 3,000 apartments. In comparison, The Gió Riverside’s podium shops are priced at about 30% of District 9 rates and 10-20% of District 2 rates. This makes it an accessible investment for individual investors or small businesses, enabling flexible capital allocation and reducing financial leverage pressure.

To own a podium shop at The Gió Riverside, buyers only need to pay 21% of the product value, approximately VND 1.5 billion. The remaining amount is supported by bank financing, with the developer covering 100% of the interest for 36 months (extended up to 12 months after handover).

Additionally, customers can enjoy discounts of up to 18.5%, a rare benefit that adds immediate profit at the time of transaction.

According to investors, the growing demand for ownership and leasing of commercial spaces has made podium shops in high-rise residential complexes highly sought after due to their scarcity and high liquidity.

“With flexible payment terms and a price of approximately VND 68 million per m², The Gió Riverside’s podium shops stand out in a market where central shophouses are reaching peak prices. This product is ideal for investors seeking real cash flow, optimized exploitation, and long-term appreciation potential,” said An Gia’s representative.

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