Lao Dong reporters' records show that the land plot segment in the suburban area of Hanoi has clearly increased in heat recently, attracting cash flow from small investors and real home buyers thanks to the advantage of low investment capital, high liquidity and clear legality.
According to the investigation of Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, in suburban areas of Hanoi such as Dong Anh, Hoai Duc, Gia Lam, Dan Phuong, Thanh Tri, land plot prices have increased by about 15–20% compared to the beginning of 2025. The increase is more noticeable in areas benefiting from transport infrastructure.
Notably, in areas near Ring Road 4 projects, land plot prices have increased sharply and are attracting investors' attention. In Hoai Duc, land plot price has increased from 80–120 million VND/m2 at the beginning of 2025 to about 90–150 million VND/m2, depending on location.
In Dong Anh, the popular price currently ranges from 120–180 million VND/m2. Some land plots with good locations, near major roads have reached 200–220 million VND/m2, even some areas exceed 250 million VND/m2.
For example, in the area expected to build Tu Lien bridge across the Red River, the price of residential land on the roadside that can be used for business is gradually increasing sharply, currently at an average of 200–350 million VND/m2. Land in existing residential areas, wide roads, cars can park at the door are offered for sale in the range of 150–250 million VND/m2, depending on the location.
Analyzing this trend, Mr. Le Minh Nam, a long-time investor in Hanoi, said that compared to the previous period, many investors are shifting their direction to find land plots in suburban areas, far from the center, with small areas. This segment is highly appreciated for its good liquidity, ease of buying and selling, and suitability for flexible capital flows.
The demand for small plots of land comes not only from investors but also from real buyers, especially young couples who want to move out and buy land for separation to build houses. This makes the selling price of small-area land plots interested and pushed up significantly," Mr. Nam shared.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Ms. Nguyen Ha Lien, residing in Cau Giay (Hanoi) said that she is looking to buy a piece of land in Hoai Duc to build a house. According to Ms. Lien, when surveying the reality, the asking price was much higher than initial expectations.
There is a land plot with an area of about 40 m2, near Tram Troi, offered for sale at more than 90 million VND/m2. Compared to previous investigations, I found that the land price in this area has increased by about 40–60% in just one year," Ms. Lien said and said she is considering searching for further areas with the expectation of softer prices.
Looking at it from a market perspective, Mr. Tran Van Hung, a real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience in Hanoi, believes that the increase in small-scale land plots is not short-term but reflects a clear shift in cash flow after a period of market stagnation.
Land plots with an area of 30–50 m2 are currently the most sought-after group to buy. With a budget of 3–5 billion VND, real investors and buyers have more choices than apartments or large-scale projects. Areas along Hanoi associated with infrastructure such as Ring Road 4, new bridges across the Red River or inter-district and inter-district connecting axes will continue to attract cash flow," Mr. Hung analyzed.
According to this broker, the current increase of 15–20% is still within the acceptable range if placed in the context that land costs, building materials and actual housing demand are all increasing. However, he also recommends that buyers be cautious with land plots that are pushed up in price according to planning rumors, have not completed legal documents or the surrounding infrastructure is unclear.
This segment still has room to increase, but it is only sustainable with products with clean legal status, existing population and actual exploitation capacity," Mr. Hung emphasized.
