Buying in Hanoi
Hanoi home-buying legal and deposit checklist
Checks for ownership, documents, planning, physical condition and deposit terms before transferring money.
Verify who can sell
Match the registered owner, marital status, co-owners and identity documents. For a representative, verify the scope, validity and duration of the authorisation before transferring a deposit.
Match documents to the home
Check the plot, area, dimensions, permitted use, access and actual boundaries. Record and resolve every discrepancy. Apartment buyers should also verify unit information and related financial obligations.
Use authoritative planning information
Do not rely solely on screenshots or verbal assurances. Consult Hanoi planning publications and verify the correct property and date. New administrative addresses should also be reconciled with legacy documents.
Write an exit into the deposit
Identify the property, price, schedule, signing deadline, document duties and remedies for inaccurate legal information. Independent qualified review is sensible for a high-value transaction.