Information on province-city merger attracts real estate investors

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Anh, Deputy General Director of Batdongsan.com.vn, said that in March 2025 alone, interest in real estate has skyrocketed in areas with potential mergers, especially provinces with complementary areas, populations, and natural advantages.

Specifically, Da Nang recorded a 39% increase, while Quang Nam broke through with 96%. Other localities such as Hung Yen (up 36%) and Thai Binh (up 75%) also recorded a sudden increase in interest thanks to similar geographical locations.

The plan to merge provinces and cities is creating a strong effect on investor psychology and behavior.

Some provincial clusters expected to form "super cities" in the future also clearly attracted investors. Ho Chi Minh City increased by 13%, Binh Duong increased by 49% and Ba Ria - Vung Tau increased by 42%. Localities with potential for economic - sea tourism linkages such as Quang Binh and Quang Tri also increased by 45% and 8% respectively.

However, Mr. Quoc Anh noted that the lesson from the previous Hanoi - Ha Tay merger showed that although real estate prices could increase sharply (from 2.6 - 15 times in the old Ha Tay), without proper planning and infrastructure investment, many projects would still fall into a "shelved" situation.

Mr. Anh warned that chasing short-term price increases poses great risks. Investors need to carefully consider economic factors, infrastructure, regional culture and market data to make appropriate decisions. Smart investment is selective investment and based on a sustainable foundation.

Another positive sign is that market confidence is being reinforced by expectations of supportive financial policies. According to a survey in the first quarter of 2025 by Batdongsan.com.vn, 67.1% of brokers expect the Government to loosen credit for real estate purchases, while 47.9% expect to reduce taxes and transaction fees.

Mortgage interest rates are also gradually decreasing, with many commercial banks launching preferential loan packages for young people. Credit growth is forecast to reach 16% in 2025, fueling a clear recovery from the second quarter onwards.

Previously, at the seminar on "Real Estate: Housing for Young People" organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper on April 3, Mr. Vo Hong Thang, Deputy General Director in charge of DKRA Consulting and Investment Director of DKRA Group, informed that land prices in some areas recorded strong fluctuations in the first quarter, especially in areas with information about administrative mergers.

For example, in Nhon Trach (Dong Nai), land prices increased by about 50% compared to the end of last year. Some projects recorded an increase of 30% in March 2025 alone. There was a case where the price at the end of last year was 1.7 billion VND but has now increased to 3 billion VND but there is still no product to sell.

However, speculative information that creates a "virtual fever" like the current one can leave many consequences, even causing "pain" for the final buyers - including peak investors and local people, the two groups most affected.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thong-tin-sap-nhap-tinh-thanh-thu-hut-gioi-dau-tu-bat-dong-san-196250411153333005.htm