Can Foreigners Buy Property in Da Nang? 2026 Rules
What foreigners can buy in Da Nang under the 2023 Housing Law: eligible homes, the 30% cap, 50-year term, the September 2026 draft changes and safe steps.
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In this guide
Can foreigners buy property in Da Nang? Yes — but only certain types of home, in certain projects, within quotas and for a fixed term. This guide sums up the rules under Vietnam's 2023 Housing Law so you can ask the right questions before reserving anything. It is general information, not legal advice.
Who can buy
Foreign individuals who are allowed to enter Vietnam, and foreign organisations legally operating in Vietnam. A foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen and living in Vietnam can own housing on the same terms as a Vietnamese citizen.
What you can buy
- Commercial housing — apartments or houses — inside a housing development project, bought from the developer or from a foreigner who already owns it legally.
- The project must not be in an area reserved for defence or security; the city publishes a list of projects that may sell to foreigners.
- You cannot hold land-use rights, buy a land plot, or buy a house in an ordinary neighbourhood outside a project.
Quotas and term
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Apartments | Up to 30% of the units in each building |
| Houses | Up to 250 houses in an area with the population of a ward |
| Term | Up to 50 years from the date of the certificate, renewable once for up to 50 years |
The September 2026 draft
A draft amendment to the Housing Law dated 13 September 2026 proposes that foreign organisations and individuals may own apartments only, dropping the right to own houses (reported by Tap chi Kinh te Tai chinh; Asia News Network covered it in October). It is still a draft. If you are considering a villa or townhouse in a project, ask a lawyer when any change would take effect and how it treats contracts already signed.
Related: Renting Long-Term in Da Nang: Prices, Areas, Tips
How many foreigners are buying
Figures reported in September 2026 say foreigners own more than 6,100 homes in Vietnam, including 1,519 apartments bought since the 2023 Housing Law took effect. In Da Nang, many foreign residents live along the Han River and the beachfront areas of Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son.
Safe steps
- Get written confirmation that the project is on the foreign-buyer list and the tower still has quota.
- For off-plan units, see the Department of Construction letter confirming the project is cleared for sale, and the bank guarantee.
- Pay through a bank account in Vietnam and keep records of where the money came from — you will need them to send money home when you sell.
- Ask for a bilingual contract; the Vietnamese text governs in a dispute.
Where to start in Da Nang
Riverside and beach districts have the most foreign-friendly stock. Projects we have checked against press sources are on Da Nang projects, each with its legal status and source links. Regal Complex, for example, received written confirmation that all 683 units are cleared for sale on 25 June 2026 — still ask whether foreign quota is available.
Documents to prepare
- A valid passport with an entry stamp or valid visa.
- A bank account in Vietnam for payments, with all records kept.
- If buying through marriage to a Vietnamese citizen: the marriage certificate.
- Certified translations of foreign documents when requested.
The developer or notary will give you the exact list for your transaction.
Renting instead
Renting has none of these limits. Browse homes for rent in Da Nang and read renting long-term in Da Nang. Your landlord must register your temporary residence with the local police.
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