Land Subdivision and Sale (Phân Lô Bán Nền) Under the Law on Real Estate Business 2023

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Quick answer: Subdivision and sale of land plots (land subdivision and plot sales) in a real estate project may only be carried out when all conditions under the Law on Real Estate Business 2023 (No. 29/2023/QH15, effective 01/08/2024) are met, including: the project is in an area permitted for subdivision; financial obligations on land have been fulfilled; there are land-use-right documents; and approval has been obtained from the competent state agency.

Conditions for subdivision and sale of land plots under the Law on Real Estate Business 2023

Under the Law on Real Estate Business 2023, an investor may only transfer land use rights with completed technical infrastructure in a real estate project (land subdivision and plot sales) when the conditions are met: the project is in a permitted area or urban category; investment in technical infrastructure has been completed; a land-use-right certificate has been obtained; and there is no dispute over the land use rights.

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Which areas may not be subdivided and sold?

The Law on Real Estate Business 2023 tightens the rules compared with before: subdivision and sale of land plots is not permitted in wards and districts of special-class, class I, class II, and class III urban areas (except where otherwise provided by law). Investors need to check the planning and urban classification of the project area before proceeding.

Applicable legal basis

  • Law on Real Estate Business 2023 (29/2023/QH15, effective 01/08/2024).

Note on Applying Current Legal Regulations

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  • Applying an outdated, amended, or replaced legal instrument.
  • Preparing incomplete dossiers, documents, or evidence.
  • Misunderstanding the conditions, procedures, time limits, or competent authorities.
  • Signing, filing, or entering into transactions without fully assessing legal risks.

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