Investor guides
In-depth guides for Westerners buying and living in Vietnam — ownership rules, taxes, visas and money.
Can foreigners buy property in Vietnam? The rules, explained
The 50-year certificate, the 30% quota, the pink book and what foreigners can and cannot own — the 2015 Housing Law framework in plain English.
9 min read · Updated 2026-06-01
Cost of livingThe real cost of living in Vietnam: a reality check
Why '$800 a month' videos mislead, what a comfortable Western standard actually costs by city, and the budget lines newcomers forget.
8 min read · Updated 2026-06-01
Buying processBuying off-plan in Vietnam: process, payments and pitfalls
How new-build purchases work step by step — reservation, SPA, milestone payments, handover and the pink book — and where deals go wrong.
8 min read · Updated 2026-06-01
InvestmentRental yields and taxes in Vietnam: what landlords really net
Gross vs. net yield, the ~10% rental tax regime, management costs and how to think about currency risk on the way in and out.
7 min read · Updated 2026-06-01
RelocationVisas for living in Vietnam: the honest options
E-visas, business visas, work permits and the missing retirement visa — how long-stayers actually structure their time in Vietnam.
7 min read · Updated 2026-06-01
MoneyMoving money in and out of Vietnam the right way
Bank transfers, purpose codes, owning through the right paper trail and how sale proceeds legally leave the country again.
6 min read · Updated 2026-06-01