VIETNAM REAL ESTATE INVESMENT MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK Q2.2023
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The rent remains at a steady level.
Stable rental prices were observed in the office market of Ho Chi Minh in Q2 2023.However, the occupancy rate slightly decreased compared to the previous quarter, with Grade A offices reaching 92% and Grade B offices achieving 75%. Additionally, the average rental prices remained relatively unchanged, with Grade A offices ranging from 41-67 USD/sqm/month and Grade B offices around 36 USD/sqm/month. New projects entering the market in outer CBD areas showed a promising occupancy rate of approximately 20-25%. Furthermore, investor are actively seeking tenants, and it is expected that the occupancy rate will increase in the near future.
Source: Colliers (Vietnam)
Source: Colliers (Vietnam)



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