Vietnam’s residential property market is facing a growing affordability challenge, particularly in Hanoi where mid-range apartments have nearly disappeared. New launches are priced above VND60 million per square metre, with many pushing past VND100 million, leaving middle-income buyers priced out.

In Ho Chi Minh City, however, the secondary market is rebounding as long-standing legal hurdles are resolved. Older apartments, once undervalued, are now seeing price increases of 15 to 24 per cent, with popular projects such as Saigon Royal and The Tresor gaining strong momentum.

This shift highlights the dual reality of Vietnam’s property landscape: rising barriers for first-time buyers but renewed opportunities for investors and sellers in the secondary market.