Vietnam's Real Estate Paradox: Why Old Homes Keep Getting More Expensive Amid Market Distortions
Vietnam is witnessing a paradoxical phenomenon where even old homes are soaring in price. This is attributed to a combination of limited land supply, real estate speculation as an inflation hedge, and inadequate market regulation. Concerns are growing over the increasing difficulty for young people to buy homes, potential economic growth deceleration, and widening wealth disparities.
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