What is The Pink Book in Vietnam?

The red book or the pink book are very crucial for buying and selling property in Vietnam. What are the differences between the red book and pink book?

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How to Avoid Common Home Buying Mistakes

Avoid common home buying mistakes with these expert tips. Learn how to navigate the home buying process and explore how Homebase can help you unlock equity for a quicker sale.

Mortgage Options and Tips

Explore the best mortgage options and expert tips to find the right home loan for your needs. Learn how Homebase can help you unlock equity for your real estate goals.

Best Places to Buy a House in Vietnam in 2024

Discover the best places to buy a house in Vietnam in 2024. Explore top locations like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Hoi An. Learn why these cities are prime for real estate investment.

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Vietnam Real Estate in 2024-2025

Discover the top 5 reasons to invest in Vietnam real estate in 2024-2025. Learn about the country's economic growth, stable political environment, urban population growth, attractive property prices, and favorable investment policies.

Things You Need To Consider Before Buying Luxury Real Estate

Discover essential considerations when buying luxury real estate. From location and design to management and costs, ensure a sound investment with these expert insights.

Navigating Apartment Costs: Service Fees vs. Maintenance Fees

Learn the difference between apartment service fees and maintenance fees. Understand their importance, legal requirements, and how they impact your investment. Discover how Homebase can simplify property transactions.

Understanding Service Fees for Unoccupied Apartments: What You Need to Know

Learn about the importance of service fees for unoccupied apartments, including legal obligations, benefits, and practical management tips. Discover how Homebase can help simplify your property transactions.

Top 15 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Broker While Meeting

Uncover the essential questions to ask a real estate broker during your initial meeting to ensure a successful property transaction. Learn how to evaluate their experience, reputation, and fee structure to make an informed decision. Explore innovative solutions with Homebase for a seamless real estate experience.

Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Property

Discover the top 10 essential questions to ask before buying a property to make an informed decision and ensure a successful purchase. From budgeting and neighborhood research to understanding closing costs, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Real Estate Investment Strategies for Beginners

Discover the benefits and strategies of investing in commercial real estate, real estate partnerships, and tax liens.

The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

Deciding between buying or renting a home is a significant financial decision. Explore the pros and cons of each option to make an informed choice. Discover how Homebase's innovative financing solutions can make homeownership more accessible and flexible.

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale

Discover top home staging tips to sell your property quickly and at the best price. Learn effective strategies and how Homebase's financing solutions can enhance your home's appeal and simplify the selling process.

Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Vietnam?

Discover how foreigners can buy real estate in Vietnam, including eligibility requirements, property types, and ownership limitations. Learn about the purchase process and how Homebase's innovative solutions can simplify your property investment journey.

Top 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Navigate the real estate market with confidence! Discover the top 10 essential tips for first-time homebuyers, from assessing your finances to understanding closing costs.

The Importance of Professional Property Valuation Before Selling

Learn the significance of professional property valuation before selling your home. Discover key factors influencing property value, benefits for sellers, and how accurate valuation ensures a smooth, profitable sale.

Real Estate Taxes in Vietnam: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Navigating the complexities of real estate taxes in Vietnam is crucial for buyers and sellers. This guide covers key tax obligations, recent legislative changes, and practical steps for compliance, ensuring you stay informed and legally secure during transactions.

Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly

Discover proven strategies to sell your home quickly. Learn how to enhance curb appeal, stage effectively, price right, and market your property for a fast sale.

How Foreigners Can Buy Property in Vietnam

Explore the exciting opportunities for foreign nationals to buy property in Vietnam. Discover how recent legislative changes and innovative services from Homebase make property ownership more accessible and attractive. Learn about eligibility, ownership limitations, and the growing demand among foreigners in urban centers like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang. Stay ahead with our comprehensive guide to navigating Vietnam's real estate market.

Vietnam Real Estate Market 2024: Navigating Reforms and Economic Changes

Explore the Vietnam real estate market in 2024 with insights on legislative reforms, economic changes, and technological advancements. Learn how these factors impact property values and discover innovative solutions with Homebase.

How to Maximize Your Property’s Value Before Selling

Discover essential strategies to maximize your property’s value before selling. Explore expert tips on physical improvements, financial planning, and navigating current real estate market conditions effectively.

Why did Homebase Change Its Support Rate from 80% to 90%?

If you've been following us for a while, you probably already know that Homebase used to support up to 80% of the initial payment for Buy with Installment transactions. This amount is now up to 90%. What is the reason behind this change?

What Will Happen If Homebase Stops Operating in the Vietnamese Market?

In the previous article, we learned about some prestigious investment funds that have backed Homebase. So how exactly can these entities protect customers when Homebase stops serving the Vietnamese market?

What to Know when Terminating Your Contract Early

We understand that you may have to terminate your home contract earlier than intended due to personal issues. Homebase makes sure that you won’t have to pay any cancellation fees - but there are several things we can do to better support homeowners like you.

What is Unlock Equity? Get Quick Cash from Your Own House Immediately!

Need quick cash to finance your family needs, business goals, or investment? We’ll introduce a straightforward, painless way of unlocking the wealth tied to your asset that anyone can access today.

What is The Pink Book in Vietnam?

The red book or the pink book are very crucial for buying and selling property in Vietnam. What are the differences between the red book and pink book?

What If Homebase Goes Bankrupt? Learn What Happens to Your Money

In the event of Homebase’s bankruptcy, what will happen to your monthly deposits and home title? Let's explore this in our article.

What Documents Should I Prepare Before Selling to Homebase?

Prior to our transaction, you’ll need to provide some documents about your property. That will help us have a general overview of the house you want to sell to support you better. Let’s figure out what they are!

Trang: Providing Flexible Home Financing to a “Shark Tank” CEO to Buy Her Dream Family Home

Trang finally bought her dream home after receiving a flexible plan for her own unique financial situation from Homebase.

Top 5 Factors that Affect the Quote in “Sell to Homebase”

What factors make up the purchase price from Homebase? Dive in with us in this article!

Buy with Installment - Top 4 Concerns and How to Solve them

How many products does Homebase offer? What types of properties will Homebase support? Can I trust Homebase?

The Monthly Minimum Option and 3 Things You Need to Know

Let’s deep-dive into the Monthly minimum option - one of the two payment options for Homebase’ Buy with Installment product!

Should I Trust Homebase to Hold My Property’s Title in Vietnam?

Owning a house is considered a life achievement for many. When you’re owning your property for the first time, it’s important to have your name attached to the asset itself.

Should I Sell my Home by Myself or Use Homebase’ Services?

Have a home to sell but unsure whether you should DIY or contact Homebase for help? Let’s help you compare the ups and downs of each method to sell faster and get cash from today!

Sales and Purchase Agreement in Vietnam: What You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Learn more about how to own property in Vietnam for foreigners.

Michelle Nguyen: Empowering a Rookie Real Estate Investor to Make Her First Investment in Vietnam

Michelle found Homebase and received a financing option that allowed her to enter the real estate market without reallocating her cash flow

Meet our Senior Sales Representative, Tristine Lam

In this interview, we'll learn more about the Tristine's vision as a sales representative at Homebase for the company in the Vietnamese real estate market.

Meet our Product Management Executive, Hoa Phung - Super Intern #1

Meet Hoa Phung – Product Management Executive at Homebase! If you ask anyone at Homebase what Hoa’s greatest strength is, they will tell you she gets stuff done!

Meet our Head Of Business Development, Tracy Vu

Tracy is the Head of Business Development and one of the senior members at Homebase. In this interview, we’ll learn more about Homebase in all of its stages from Tracy’s perspectives.

Meet Homebase's Youngest Digital Marketing Intern - Nguyen Viet Thanh

Nguyen Viet Thanh joined Homebase as a Digital Marketing Intern at the beginning of his sophomore year. Being the youngest member of the Marketing team, however, is no barrier for Viet Thanh to continue impressing everyone with his skills and knowledge.

Life at Homebase: Kiet - Marketing Junior Executive

Kiet has been a marketing intern at Homebase for six months while studying as a senior at the Foreign Trade University.

Letter of Expectation – Intern

This is the Letter of Expectation from Homebase to all the intern candidates. Read now before becoming a part of our company!

Letter of Expectation

This is the Letter of Expectation from Homebase to all the candidates. Read now before becoming a part of our company!

HR Intern - Le Vu Phuong Nghi: “Proactiveness is the key to success”

In this article, let's have a chat with Le Vu Phuong Nghi, Human Resources (HR) Intern at Homebase!

How to Sell My Home in Vietnam? Sell to Homebase Instantly, Hassle-free!

Have a property already and want to sell your home quickly in Vietnam? Apart from finding an agent and going through a long laborious process, here is an alternative that’s more effective to sell your property instantly at a market rate with Homebase!

How to Buy an Apartment in Vietnam? The Secondary Market

This article will take a look at Vietnam's real estate market in 2021 and tackle the issue of buying real estate in the secondary market.

How to Buy an Apartment in Vietnam? The Primary Market

How to buy an apartment in Vietnam for foreigners? This article walks you through the buying process in the primary market. Read to find out!

How Real Estate Agents in Vietnam Can Earn More Commission with Homebase

In this article, we’ll show you how to earn more per deal, get more transactions done, and improve your income by working as a Homebase partner agent in Vietnam. Are you ready to earn more? 

How Foreigners Can Easily Own Property in Vietnam with Homebase

How to own property in Vietnam? As a foreigner, you can apply for a bank loan or buy it entirely in cash. Find out in this article everything you need to know to own a property in Vietnam.

How Do I Make Sure I Get a Fair Price for My Home Sale?

Are you considering selling your home to Homebase but wondering if it's worth it? Let’s figure out how Homebase sets a market price based on extensive property valuation methods now.

Homebase Raises $30 Million USD to make homeownership accessible across Southeast Asia

The new funding solidifies Homebase’s position as a market leader in the Southeast Asia Proptech industry.

Here’s How to Make Sure There’s Always Someone to Buy Your House

While the buying and selling experience with individual buyers is fraught with uncertainties, Homebase offers a unique experience that allows you to sell and get cash in 3 business days. Plus, you can rest assured that there is always someone willing to buy the house for you.

Helping Ryan, a Foreign Expatriate, Get Access to Financing and Realize His Homeownership Goals in Vietnam

"I would definitely recommend Homebase. Homebase really changed my life."

Helping John, an Australian and a father of two young children, buy a family home in Vietnam

John began to look for a new place suitable for his family in 2020 and finally found his dream home in the city with the help of Homebase

Everything You Need to Know About Property Valuation in Vietnam

The following article will provide you with information crucial to determining the value of any real estate product in Vietnam.

Everything You Need to Know About Deposit Agreement in Vietnam

The deposit agreement is an important document for property selling in Vietnam. The buyer must make an advance payment for a transaction.

Dang Tran: Paving the Path for a Veteran Real Estate Investor to Invest in Vietnam

“Homebase is the only company in Vietnam that I’d trust to invest in large amount of capital [in the real estate market] with”

Brian: Guiding and Co-investing alongside Brian Down the Path of Real Estate Investment in Vietnam

After 11 years of living in Vietnam as an American citizen, Brian and his wife decided to start their homeownership journey with Homebase.

A Day in the Life of Homebase’ Head of Growth: Kimmy Le (Part 2)

In this section, Kimmy Le continues to share the activities she undertakes at Homebase, as well as what has kept her here!

A Day in the Life of Homebase’ Head of Growth: Kimmy Le (Part 1)

Kimmy Le is currently the Head of Growth at Homebase. She joined the team in February 2022 and has already become a crucial team player. Let's find out what a working day for Kimmy Le looks like!

A Comprehensive Guide to Property Titles and Ownership in Vietnam

How to own property in Vietnam? In this article, we talk about property titles and ownership - Important aspects for foreign ownership in Vietnam.

A Complete Guide to Offshore Banking for Property Ownership in Vietnam

If you are not currently based in Vietnam, you must open a bank account in Vietnam to facilitate the offshore transactions from or to the bank account in the country of residence. In partnership with UOB, Homebase will provide you with all the support you’ll need to open a bank account.

A Complete Checklist for Homebase' Credit Checking Process

At Homebase, the credit checking process is required to evaluate your finances, measure them against our criteria, and evaluate how much we can support you in the process.

7 Compelling Reasons You Should Invest in Vietnam Now

Vietnam is Southeast Asia's third-largest market and one of the world's fastest-growing economies, making it an appealing destination for international investors.

6 Popular Types of Property in Vietnam

What are the most popular types of property in Vietnam? Let's discover trending residences, Vietnam's property prices in 2021, and start owning.

5 Things You Need to Know About Power of Attorney in Vietnam

Find out everything about the Power of Attorney contract. What are the property laws in Vietnam for foreigners?

3 Important Factors for Real Estate’s Economic Value

Whether buying or selling a home, we are interested in the potential return on investment that a property offers. What determines its economic value? Find out now!