Commentary

- 08 / 07 / 2026 -
Conditions for Putting Existing Construction Works into Business under the Law on Real Estate Business
The 2023 Law on Real Estate Business sets out stringent conditions for putting existing construction works into business, with a view to protecting purchasers’ interests and ensuring market transparency. This article analyses the three groups of conditions under Article 14 of the Law on Real Estate Business that project developers and investors need to grasp […]
- 07 / 07 / 2026 -
New Points in the Order and Procedures for Determining Drug Addiction Status
On May 15, 2026, the Government officially promulgated Decree No. 166/2026/ND-CP, establishing an in-depth legal framework governing the dossier, order, and procedures for determining drug addiction status. This Decree marks an important step in giving concrete effect to the provisions of the Law on Drug Prevention and Control, optimizing state management, and ensuring accuracy and […]
- 05 / 08 / 2024 -
New regulations on land valuation from August 1
According to the 2024 Land Law, the land price framework has been abolished. Instead, the regulatory authority will establish annual land price tables based on principles, valuation methods, standards, and market land price fluctuations. From August 1, the 2024 Land Law officially comes into effect. One of the new regulations attracting much attention is the […]
- 02 / 08 / 2024 -
ADDITION OF LAND DISPUTE RESOLUTION AUTHORITY TO COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
For the first time, the 2024 Land Law recognizes the authority of commercial arbitration in resolving land disputes. This breakthrough provision facilitates and accelerates the resolution of disputes. Clause 5 of Article 236 of the 2024 Land Law adds the authority of commercial arbitration in resolving disputes arising from commercial activities related to land. According […]
- 02 / 08 / 2024 -
ABOLITION OF THE REGULATION ON GRANTING LAND TO HOUSEHOLDS FROM AUGUST 1
The 2024 Land Law abolishes the regulation on issuing land use rights certificates to households. Instead, family members will share land use rights as recorded in the certificate.Under the 2013 Land Law, land users included households. However, the 2024 Land Law has removed the regulation regarding households as land users. This abolition addresses difficulties in […]
- 02 / 08 / 2024 -
CONDITIONS FOR MINI APARTMENTS TO BE ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP
According to the Housing Law 2023, for a mini apartment to be issued a Pink Book, it must meet specific construction and fire safety conditions. Additionally, the apartment owner must adhere to specific principles as stipulated by this Law. From August 1, 2024, the Housing Law 2023 will officially take effect. Compared to the Housing […]
- 02 / 08 / 2024 -
Termination of Cash Transactions for Real Estate Deals
According to The Real Estate Business Law 2023, all payments for real estate transactions must be made through accounts opened at financial institutions. The Real Estate Business Law 2023 introduces stricter regulations for managing real estate transactions, including a requirement that these transactions must be conducted through accounts at credit institutions. Termination of Cash Transactions […]
- 02 / 08 / 2024 -
Maximum Deposit Limit of 5% for Real Estate Transactions
According to the The Real Estate Business Law 2023, investors are only allowed to collect a deposit of up to 5% of the apartment’s price. Additionally, for purchasing properties under development, the maximum amount that buyers must pay in advance is now limited to 50% of the contract value. The Real Estate Business Law 2023 […]