Legal Guides

Which documents decide whether a Vietnamese housing project may be sold, and what to check before paying a deposit. Every guide cites the statute or the source document.

What the “eligible to sell” permit is, and why to check it before paying a deposit

Under Article 24 of Vietnam's 2023 Law on Real Estate Business, the provincial Department of Construction must reply in writing within 15 days confirming whether a project may sell off-plan housing — and deposits are capped at 5% of the sale price.

26/09/2026

Pink Book vs “eligible to sell” permit: what each one actually proves

Two documents from two different stages. The eligibility permit comes before launch and covers the project; the Pink Book comes after handover and covers one unit. Confusing them means feeling safe about the wrong thing.

26/09/2026