Buyer to-do list
A step-by-step roadmap for both local and foreign buyers. Tick off your progress — your browser saves it automatically.
The standard journey for Vietnamese citizens and overseas Vietnamese.
Journey overview
- Preparation2–4 weeks
- Search2–8 weeks
- Deposit & offerA few days
- Due diligence1–3 weeks
- Sign contract1 day
- Taxes & fees1–2 weeks
- Completion30–60 days
Resale: typically 2–3 months end-to-end.New launch: follows the developer payment schedule (can be 1–3 years to handover).
Your progress
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1. Preparation
2–4 weeks- Set your budget and estimate the total cost (incl. taxes & fees) with the calculator.Open tool
- Get loan pre-approval from a bank so you know your ceiling.Local
2. Search
2–8 weeks- View the properties on your shortlist.
- Compare prices against similar units in the area.
- Check the legal status (pink book / paperwork) and the developer's track record.
3. Deposit & offer
A few days- Negotiate the price and terms.
- Sign the deposit agreement (HĐĐC) and pay the holding deposit.
- Agree the timeline to sign the official sale & purchase agreement.
4. Due diligence
1–3 weeks- Choose a notary office or lawyer.
- Finalise the mortgage with your bank.Local
- Verify the pink book is clean — no mortgage, no dispute.
5. Sign contract
1 day- Sign the sale & purchase agreement (HĐMB) — notarized for resale, or at the developer for a new launch.
6. Taxes & fees
1–2 weeks- Pay the registration fee + notary fee + maintenance fund (use the calculator to estimate).Open tool
- Submit the tax declaration to the tax office.
7. Completion
30–60 days- Take handover and inspect the unit.
- Transfer the pink book into your name.
Disclaimer
A general planning guide, not legal advice. The exact process and timing vary by project, bank, and locality. Work with a trusted agent, notary, or lawyer.