Which Areas in Hanoi Are Forecast to Be the “Hotspots” for Investment in 2026?

Discussing the real estate development prospects for 2026, experts unanimously agree that infrastructure will remain the primary driving force behind market growth.

Ms. Do Thi Thu Hang, Senior Director of Research and Consultancy at Savills Hanoi, emphasizes that the robust development of key infrastructure projects will be the most significant factor shaping Hanoi’s real estate market in the coming years. Notably, the commencement and accelerated progress of new bridges, along with the completion of ring roads and new metro lines such as Line 2 and Line 5, will play a pivotal role in expanding urban spaces, enhancing connectivity, and increasing housing supply.

Significantly, ring roads such as Ring Road 1, Ring Road 2.5, Ring Road 3.5, and especially Ring Road 4 are progressing with clearer timelines compared to previous phases. Recent advancements in land compensation, site clearance, and infrastructure completion have been notably positive, laying a solid foundation for the housing market’s growth.

Driven by infrastructure advancements, Hanoi’s housing market outlook is expected to vary significantly by region. According to Ms. Do Thi Thu Hang, areas with early infrastructure connectivity realization will have higher growth potential.

Regions like Dong Anh and West Hanoi are emerging as promising destinations in the near term, benefiting directly from ring roads and cross-city connectors. Meanwhile, the medium-term outlook is shifting toward the southern parts of the city.

Ms. Do Thi Thu Hang, Senior Director of Research and Consultancy, Savills Hanoi

Beyond infrastructure, each region’s prospects also depend on supply readiness. Areas where developers have completed legal procedures, prepared investments, and can swiftly launch products will have a distinct advantage in attracting both homebuyers and investors.

If more affordably priced properties are introduced, the market will effectively capitalize on demand in Hanoi. Currently, some investors are expanding their search to neighboring markets like Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and southern provinces.

Mr. Tran Quang Trung, Business Development Director at OneHousing, believes that the Eastern region will continue to attract investment in 2026.

According to Mr. Trung, the Eastern area’s appeal stems from its favorable natural conditions, expansive living spaces, and strategic location between the Red River and Duong River. More importantly, the region is experiencing significant infrastructure development during the 2025–2030 period.

Key projects such as new bridges, Ring Road 4, the Hanoi-Pho Hien connector, Gia Binh Airport, and large-scale sports facilities are fueling long-term growth prospects.

As inner-city property prices exceed affordability for many, the Eastern region emerges as a logical and nearly inevitable choice for investors.

Mr. Tran Quang Trung, Business Development Director, OneHousing

He notes that not only Hanoi residents but also populations from neighboring industrial provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh are increasingly relocating to this area, fostering sustainable housing demand growth.

Mr. Vo Huynh Tuan Kiet, Residential Market Director at CBRE Vietnam, stresses that real estate in 2026 will continue to follow established trends. Infrastructure remains the critical factor shaping project development and investment trends, particularly along ring roads and accelerated urban rail systems.