Apartment rents in Ho Chi Minh City have surged by up to 28% since last year, especially in the mid-priced and high-end segments.

The demand for industrial land for rent in Vietnam will remain high this year thanks to policies promoting investment in the country, experts said.

The office market in Hanoi is experiencing many changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of rental prices, occupational profile and new demands for office spaces, according to Savills Vietnam.

In Vietnam's real estate market, the leasing demand also recorded positive signals, with the amount of absorption area in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in the first two quarters of 2021 were close to pre-pandemic levels.

Industrial properties continue to be a “bright spot” in Vietnam’s real estate sector, with mounting rental enquiries and increased capital market activity.

The increasing demand and the drying up of land banks in industrial zones has bumped up rental prices in first-tier property markets in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The nation has risen five places to reach 90th in terms of the cost of living index rankings for the middle of year as compiled by Numbeo.