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SonKim Land's Four Projects Approved for Foreign Ownership

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction confirms SonKim Land's compliance with regulations for four residential projects open to foreign buyers.

By Khoi Nguyen17 October 20261 min read
SonKim Land's Four Projects Approved for Foreign Ownership

SonKim Land has received official approval for four of its residential projects to be sold to foreign buyers. According to a notice from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction (DoC), these projects include The Metropole Thủ Thiêm, Gateway Thảo Điền, The Nassim Thảo Điền, and The 9 Stellars (comprising Alta Height and Alpha Residence).

The approval, outlined in Công văn số 36357 from the DoC, confirms that SonKim Land has completed all necessary administrative procedures to allow foreign individuals and organizations to purchase properties within these developments. The company emphasized its commitment to legal compliance and transparency in its operations, ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of its customers and partners.

“The recent administrative penalty decision is an important basis for SonKim Land to finalize its administrative procedures with state agencies.”SonKim Land, official statement

In addition to SonKim Land's projects, the DoC has identified other developments where foreign ownership is permitted. These include various residential complexes such as Phúc Lộc Khang and Vạn Phúc.

“We ensure that there is no negative impact on the legitimate ownership rights of our customers.”SonKim Land, official statement

SonKim Land was recently fined for failing to timely submit information about the sale of apartments at Gateway Thảo Điền to foreign buyers. This administrative penalty decision relates to reporting obligations and does not concern sales exceeding foreign ownership limits or transactions in unauthorized areas.

SonKim Land has indicated that the penalty decision is an important basis for finalizing its administrative procedures with state agencies and has officially allowed transactions for foreign customers. The company said it ensures there is no negative impact on the legitimate ownership rights of its customers.