Top 10 Real Estate Agencies in Vietnam

Vietnam opened up to foreign real estate investors as late as 2015 and the market has flourished since.

Most multinationals can be found here, helping local and foreign companies with leasing, appraisal, and investment services, for example.

Having said that, some of the companies focus primarily on market research and consultancy, leaving individual property buyers on the sideline.

In this article, I list some of the top real estate agencies in Vietnam, focusing on Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.

1. Colliers International Vietnam

Colliers International is one of the biggest real estate agencies globally with more than 15,000 professionals. Its yearly revenues reach around USD 2.6 billion.

The company is based in Seattle, Washington, but also has offices in 69 countries including Vietnam.

Founded in 1898 in Canada as a small agency, it became a global name and shifted to the United States in 1976 after a merger of three real estate agencies to form Colliers International.

Colliers International owns two subsidiaries in Vietnam:

• Colliers International Vietnam
• Colliers Home

The first one was founded in 1996 while the latter one was founded in 2016.

The head office of Colliers International Vietnam is based in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2008, they also opened an office in Hanoi.

Property types and areas

Colliers International Vietnam offers a wide range of real estate services in Vietnam. They own and manage a residential property listing website under the brand name ‘Colliers Home’.

The company deals with all types of properties, including residential, industrial, retail properties, and office space.

You can find properties in almost all parts of Vietnam, but most of the properties are located in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.

Projects managed

Some of the well-known projects currently managed by Collier International Vietnam are:

• A&B Tower, Ho Chi Minh City
• HMC Tower, Ho Chi Minh City
• HMTC Tower, Ho Chi Minh City
• Saigon Pearl Apartments, Binh Thanh
• Somerset Chancellor Court, Ho Chi Minh City

Recognition and awards

Colliers International has won several awards in previous years, including:

• Euromoney Real Estate Awards 2016 Best Overall Advisor & Consultant Award in Asia
• Euromoney Real Estate Awards 2015 Best Agency/Letting Advisor & Consultant Award in Asia
• REIW Asia Awards for Excellence 2013 Best Property Advisory/Consultancy

Head Office address

Colliers International Vietnam, Deutsches Haus (3rd Floor), 33 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2. Savills Vietnam

Savills is a global real estate brand based in London, UK. Founded in 1855, it’s one of the oldest real estate agencies with a strong focus on property management in Asian markets.

With more than 30,000 employees and 700 offices in 60 countries, it’s one of the most reputable and biggest real estate agencies in the world.

Savills opened the first office in Vietnam in 1995 with the head office based in Ho Chi Minh City. The company has expanded since then and there are two more regional offices, in Hanoi and Danang.

In 2007, they acquired and merged Chesterton Petty, which was one of the best-known local real estate firms at that time.

With 800 professionals working in Vietnam, you can find a number of services offered by Savills Vietnam, for example:

• Property management
• Investment consultancy
• Sales and leasing
• Asset management

Property types and areas

Most of Savills’ properties are located in Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Other smaller cities where Savills is present include like Hue, Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Quang Ninh, and Nha Trang.

The types of properties they deal in include residential, commercial, serviced apartments, industrial, hotel, and leisure.

Projects managed

Some of the projects managed include:

• Sunwah Pearl, HCM City
• Empire City, HCM City
• The PEak, HCM City
• Sky Park Residence, Hanoi
• The Ocean Estates, Da Nang
• Masteri, Thao Dien, HCM City
• Q2, Thao Dien, HCM City

Recognition and awards

Savills has won many awards, including:

• The Best Business Superbrand – The Center for Brand Analysis
• The Best Employer in the real estate sector – The Times (2007, 2008, and 2009)

Office address

18th Floor, Ruby Tower, 81 – 85 Ham Nghi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

3. CBRE Vietnam

CBRE Vietnam is a well-known international real estate agency, headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

CBRE Group has a presence in 400 cities, employs around 80,000 people, and is the largest publicly traded commercial real estate agency in the world.

Their Vietnamese branch was established in 2003 in Ho Chi Minh City but they also have two additional offices in Hanoi and Danang.

Services offered

CBRE primarily manages commercial real estate and helps corporations with leasing as well as procurement of units.

Property types and areas

The company sell and manage properties in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, and a few other cities.

Property types include both commercial and residential, like condominiums, houses, land, hotels, factories, warehouses, and investment properties.

Projects managed

• Viettel Complex
• Horrison Tower
• Handico Tower
• Estella Heights
• Onehub Saigon

Recognition and awards

Being the biggest commercial real estate agent in the world, CBRE has won awards such as:

• Asia Pacific Property Award 2016 Best Property Consultancy
• Asia Pacific Property Award 2016 Best Real Estate Agency
• Euromoney 2016 Awards under 5 categories including best advisor and consultants
• Golden Dragon Award from 2008 to 2016 from the Vietnam Economic Times
• Southeast Asia Awards 2013 Best Property Consultancy

Office address

12th Floor, Me Linh Point Tower, 2 Ngo Duc Ke St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

4. JLL Vietnam

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a famous and international brand and a Fortune 500 company. The company currently has a presence in 80 countries, including Vietnam.

JLL was originally founded in the US and has 80,000 employees in 300 offices across the globe. It’s ranked as the second-biggest real estate agency in the world after CBRE Group.

In 2006, we saw the establishment of their first office in Ho Chi Minh City but they also have an office in Hanoi.

JLL Vietnam offers a wide range of services like facilities management, valuation, sales & leasing, investments, project development, tenant representation, property & asset management, and research.

Property types and areas

JLL Vietnam mostly serves Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

They manage and sell all types of properties including residential, retail, office, industrial, logistics, hotels, and hospitality properties.

Projects managed

Some of the popular projects currently managed by the JLL Vietnam are listed below.

• Lotte Centre, Hanoi
• Belvedere Building, Hanoi
• TNR Tower, Hanoi
• Saigon Centre Phase 2, HCM City
• Deutsches Haus, HCM City

Recognition and awards

JLL Vietnam received several awards in the last few years as listed below.

• Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015 Highly Commended Property Consultancy
• Ranked among the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE

Office Address

26/F, Saigon Trade Center, 37 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

5. Vietnam House

Vietnam House is a Vietnam based real estate agency and a major real estate listing website. The company provides real estate consulting, management, and brokerage services.

It was founded in 2011 and currently based in Ho Chi Minh City. They don’t have any presence in other cities.

Property types and areas

There are more than 2,900 properties listed on the website. You can find both residential and commercial properties, but most are residential units available for rent.

Projects managed

The company has listed units in the following projects, for example:

• Masteri
• City Garden
• Ascent

Office address

9 Hoang Sa, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

6. Full House Vietnam

Full House Property Co., Ltd is a Hanoi-based real estate agency that was founded in 2007. They offer a wide range of real estate services that include property management, investment, buying & selling, and similar services.

Property Types and areas

Full House deals with all kinds of residential properties including villas, houses, apartments, serviced apartments, offices, serviced apartment buildings, and luxury apartment buildings.

Their website is the largest property listing website in Hanoi and they only serve this city.

Projects managed

• Hanoi Vincom Tower
• Hanoi Royal City
• Hanoi Hoang Thanh Tower
• Mandarin Garden Apartments
• Ecopark Van Giang Hung Yen

Office address

51 Au Co, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

7. Living Vietnam

Living Vietnam is a real estate agency based in Ho Chi Minh City. They serve only Ho Chi Minh City and list properties for sale and for rent.

Projects managed

Living Vietnam can help you rent or buy units in the following projects, for example:

• Diamond Lotus Riverside
• Pearl Plaza
• Masteri Apartments
• The Nassim Apartments
• Tropic Garden Apartments

Office address

Ascent Building, 58 Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, District 2 – Ho Chi Minh City

8. Hoozing

Established in 2015, Hoozing is a Singapore-based company that has established a strong presence in Vietnam in recent years.

The company was initially launched with the goal of delivering transparent data to the market and make the transactional experience hassle-free.

The company has five offices in District 1, 2, 4, 7, and Binh Thanh. In 2018, the company launched an application for landlords – Hoozing Landlord Application.

Property types and areas

Hoozing helps buyers to invest, rent, or lease residential and commercial properties. They serve most of the districts in Ho Chi Minh City.

Projects managed

Hoozing can help you buy or rent units in the following projects, for example:

• Masteri An Phu
• Vinhomes Central Park
• The Goldview
• Others

Office address

1 Đ. Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

9. PropNex Vietnam

PropNex is the largest real estate company in Singapore with around 8,400 employees. The company has a grand ambition to become the leading real estate agent in Vietnam.

The CEO, as well as the company itself, have won numerous awards over the years, related to operational excellence and personal attributes. In addition to Vietnam, PropNex has offices in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Property types and areas

The company manages both commercial and residential properties in Vietnam’s major cities.

Office address

5th Floor, Twins Tower, 85 CMT8 Street, Ben Thanh Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

10. Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam

Cushman & Wakefield was founded in the US in 1917 and one of the biggest commercial real estate agents globally.

The company has around 50,000 professionals in 60 countries and earned revenues of USD 7.8 billion in 2020.

Cushman & Wakefield works with larger companies and institutions and is a thought leader in real estate markets worldwide.

Property types and areas

Commercial properties in the major cities, including Ho Chi Minh City.

Office address

Vincom Center, 72 Le Thanh Ton Unit 16, 14th Floor, ward, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

FAQ

Below I have included commonly asked questions and my replies.

How much do I need to pay my real estate agent in Vietnam?

Buyers typically pay 1% to 2% of the purchase price to the real estate agent.

Should I hire a solicitor in Vietnam?

Buying property in a developing country like Vietnam sometimes requires that you hire a credible solicitor, at least for large and/or commercial transactions.

Compared to real estate agents, solicitors have a deeper knowledge when it comes to ownership regulations and they can assist you in the conveyancing process, like:

• Checking the title – confirming that there are no hidden liens, encumbrances or mortgages attached to the property
• Do a scrutiny check of the seller and confirm that he or she is actually owning the property, the problems are usually due to problems at the seller’s side, not the government
• Handle communications with the seller’s side
• Drafting and review the contracts together with you