The real estate market recorded a widespread slowdown
According to the data of batdongsan.com.vn, the real estate market in April 2025 has adjusted after March explosion of the level of interest. Part of the reason for reducing the market heat in April due to a long holiday. In the rental market, the level of interest in April 2025 decreased by 19%, the number of posts decreased by 13% compared to March of March 2025. The same time amplitude, on the market of buying and selling, the level of interest decreased by 18%, the number of news posts decreased by 6%.
It is worth mentioning that the demand for leasing segments is clear seasonally. At present, because it is not yet the peak season, compared to last month, the level of interest in each segment has decreased. For example, the interest in the apartment segment decreased by 19%, private houses decreased by 20%, rental rooms decreased by 20%, and townhouses decreased by 22%.
Meanwhile, in the buying and selling market, the number of listings has only been slightly adjusted, showing that sellers still expect long-term demand. However, compared to last month, the fluctuation in interest level by segment has decreased relatively. Accordingly, land plots decreased by 18%, apartments decreased by 20%, private houses decreased by 14%, and townhouses decreased by 14%.
Real estate in areas recorded bright spots by province and city
Online data of Batdongsan.com.vn also reflects outstanding developments in each locality. In Hanoi, with the sales segment, in April 2025, buyers' search demand will be directed towards western apartments with typical representatives in Nam Tu Liem and Ha Dong districts.
For land, the Dong Anh market is at the top of users' search behavior. Private houses in Dong Da, Hoang Mai, Ha Dong and Long Bien districts lead the search level.
In the rental market, the western area of Hanoi stands out in terms of interest in the apartment segment. Of which, Cau Giay district, Nam Tu Liem attracts the largest demand for apartment rental. The demand for private houses for rent is concentrated in Dong Da and Cau Giay. The level of interest in townhouses is concentrated in Hoan Kiem and Cau Giay.
Hai Phong and Hung Yen are the two most concerned provinces in April 2025. The districts of these two provinces shared the top positions in terms of interest, from high to low as Van Giang (Hung Yen), Le Chan, Thuy Nguyen (Hai Phong). Hai Phong with deep -water ports and real estate advantages of industrial parks are the market that attracts the attention of many investors. Meanwhile, Hung Yen with the position adjacent to Hanoi and the explosion of urban areas makes the demand for real estate search.
In the South, in Ho Chi Minh City, with the apartment segment, the highest level of interest is concentrated in District 2 and District 7. The level of interest in private houses is mainly concentrated in Binh Thanh, Go Vap and Thu Duc. With land, the old District 9 area continues to lead the market in terms of interest.
Binh Duong real estate maintains its leading position in real estate interest in the Southern region, followed by Ba Ria Vung Tau. It is not difficult to realize that the top of the list of the most interested satellite markets in the South belong to localities that will be merged and consolidated with Ho Chi Minh City in the near future.
Mr. Dinh Minh Tuan - Director of Batdongsan.com.vn Southern region - said that the merger of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau is a positive information, promoting the development of the real estate market. The merger will make the demand for houses, offices and commerce, especially in adjacent areas such as Thuan An, Di An (Binh Duong) or Phu My (Ba Ria - Vung Tau). Real estate prices in these areas are now much lower than the center of Ho Chi Minh City. When merged, the price gap creates opportunities for investors to welcome the trend, which is the thrust that causes the value of real estate in these areas to increase.
