One of the Firm’s core services is the handling of real estate transactions. We handle all types of real property transactions, both commercial and residential, and provide advice on all aspects of Vietnamese law on property: business, housing and land. Services include the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases, building development agreements and construction contracts; advice to private individuals, property owners, investors, lenders, developers, contractors and property-owning institutions on contentious property matters, such as acquisition, landlord and tenant issues as well as mortgage transactions. Whether you are a property owner or prospective property owner, before you buy, sell or enter into a lease or an investment, you should consult us concerning:

Investment Policy and Conditions

• Providing advice on policies and statutory conditions of Vietnam Government on foreign investment in the real estate business sector in Vietnam, with alerts on legal barriers to foreign investors in this sector;
• Determining the possibility of obtaining an Investment Certificate for investors’ specific property projects, and consideration of alternative solutions for obtaining approvals;
• Providing advice on appropriate forms of companies for investors to engage in real property business.

Document Drafting

• Counseling clients and drafting documents for obtaining Investment Certificate for specific real property projects;
• Reviewing existing documents to ensure their compliance with the laws of Vietnam;
• Providing up-to-date advice on all legal aspects related to land transactions, including reviewing project site to ensure conformity with development master plan, policies on rehabilitation and compensation for land acquisition and clearance;
• Offering advice on and drafting contracts and other documents relating to the acquisition and development of land.

Contract Negotiations

• Representing investors in contract negotiations with property owners, occupiers, third parties and Vietnamese Authorities in all matters relating to the acquisition of real estate;
• Representing investors in making all necessary arrangements with property owners for land acquisition.

Securing Approvals

• Representing investors in submitting project applications and in completing procedures for obtaining necessary approvals for investment in real estate projects;
• Providing hands-on support to investors concerning development and operation of real estate projects.