Types of houses in Vietnam are as varied as anywhere else in the world. However, it’s not always easy for an expat to find a suitable house to live in right after they arrive in Vietnam. Many foreigners don’t have accommodation included in their employment package and they struggle to find the right property. If you’re facing the same issue, Alpha Housing is here to help!

The most common types of houses in Vietnam for expats to buy

• Apartments
• Villas
• Officetels
• Condotels
• Landed / Low rise property

Apartments

The building consists of so many storeys, each storeys has various types of unit Apartments, different size, style of design, view and price,... 

Apartment units can be built by both local or international property developers.

 The value of an apartment will depend on the position, the prestige of the brand of the Investor/ developer/ distributor, the policy of sales, progress of payment, and the facilities/ amenities that come with it. Some of the most common amenities are sports fields, kid’s playground, swimming pools, underground parking garage… Some high-class apartment complexes also feature shopping malls, schools, hospitals, banks…

Villas

Villas usually reside in gated residential communities. They’re big and independent houses that often come with a yard, gardens and other amenities such as private swimming pools, gyms…

Villas can be developed by project developers or any individual who has enough economic resources and they have to follow the construction regulations established by the community, especially about the height and the building density of the design. That’s why most of them usually have the same appearance.

Officetels

If you want to open a business of your own, then officetels might be the best option among types of houses in Vietnam. These function as a normal apartment for living and an office for working as well. Officetels are usually found in large housing complexes.

However, you need to pay attention when choosing officetels as they don’t include a pink book or mortgage.

Condotels

Condotels are the combination of condominium and hotel. These condos are utilized as hotels and they’re usually found in resort areas or metropolitan cities. Condotels are constantly growing in number, especially in tourism cities like Da Nang or Nha Trang, Quang Ninh.

However, you should think twice before renting or buying a condotel. Because the certificate of ownership for condotels is only valid for 50 – 70 years. The Certificate for condotels is not equivalent to permanent residency.

Landed property

Landed property is the term used for solitary houses. Each house has its own design and structure and is usually built by the local people. These houses are the most common in Vietnam and they can be recognized straight away with thin and long facades.

These landed properties are clustered together in the alleyways or street-front. For foreign house buyers, these types of houses can be a good investment. Because their value comes with land and not only the house itself.

Currently, according to statistics of Expathelpvn, there are hundreds of eligible projects for sale to foreigners. If you need to find any types of property above, you can connect us:

 In addition to providing a list of projects for you to choose from, we can support the procedure until you own a house in accordance with Vietnamese law.