
The country’s finest developers will be honoured at the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations within the industry throughout the past year.
Presented by global brand Kohler, the 8th annual PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry honours. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards programme established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer awards
Best Developer
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial, hospitality developments in Vietnam since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 2 boutique residential, commercial or hospitality developments in Vietnam since January 2018. Boutique developments.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Sustainable Developer
Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in Vietnam since 2018. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials, and install energy, waste efficient systems.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project during or after 2022 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2023.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Community Developer
Must have completed at least 2 developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Community Developer should create projects that offer services and facilities that benefit community in and around their residential project.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Vietnam from 2018 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Luxury Developer
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing Development should have an average price per unit over 1 million USD. For Condo Development should have an average unit price more than US$ 7,000 per sqm) in Vietnam since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Residential Awards
Best Luxury Housing Development (HCMC)
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses and average price per unit more than 1 million USD. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Housing Development (HCMC)
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (HCMC)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price more than US$ 10,001 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Luxury Condo Development (HCMC)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price US$ 7,001-10,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best High End Condo Development (HCMC)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price US$ 4,001 – 7,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Mid End Condo Development (HCMC)
Open for condominiums and apartments with an average unit price US$ 2,001 – 4,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Affordable Condo Development (HCMC)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price below US$ 2,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in HCMC
Best Condo Development (Binh Duong)
Open to condominium and apartment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Binh Duong
Best Housing Development (Binh Duong)
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Binh Duong
Best Luxury Housing Development (Hanoi)
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses and average price per unit more than 1 million USD. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Housing Development (Hanoi)
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Hanoi)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price more than US$ 10,001 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Luxury Condo Development (Hanoi)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than US$ 7,001 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best High End Condo Development (Hanoi)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of US$ 4,001 - 7,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before ecember 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Mid End Condo Development (Hanoi)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of US$ 2,001 – 4,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Affordable Condo Development (Hanoi)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of below US$ 2,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Hanoi
Best Condo Development (Danang)
Open to condominiums and apartment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Danang
Best Housing Development (Danang)
Open to houses and villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Danang.
Best Residential Development (Phu Quoc)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Phu Quoc
Best Residential Development (Khanh Hoa)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Khanh Hoa.
Best Residential Development (Halong Bay)
Open to residential project.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Halong Bay
Best Residential Development (Quy Nhon)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Quy Nhon.
Best Residential Development (Southern Vietnam Provinces)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Southern Vietnam and outside of Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong
Best Residential Development (Northern Vietnam Provinces)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Northern Vietnam and outside of Hanoi.
Best Residential Development (Central Vietnam Provinces)
Open to residential project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Central and outside Danang
Best Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, education and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Mega Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project with over 500 acres. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Smart Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, education and/or medical facilities and must be innovative in the use of technology. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Wellness Residential Development
Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Completed Condo Development
Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022.
Best Completed Housing Development
Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022.
Best Connectivity Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways and airport.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways and airport. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Connectivity Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project and is located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways and airport. The development must include landed residential, retail, education and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Waterfront Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project and is located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must include landed residential, retail, education and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Eco Friendly Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best Serviced Apartment Development
Open to serviced apartment projects. The development must have at least 20% completed and be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.
Best Coastal Residential Development
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in coastal provinces
Best Retail Housing Development
Open to retail housing project with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Smart Home Development
Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.
Best Office Development
Open to office building. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Integrated Resort Development
Open to integrated resort developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Sporting Facility
Open to sporting facility. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best Education Development
Open to Education developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to residential and commercial development. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Lifestyle Development
Open to residentioal amd comercial developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Green Development
Open to residential and Commercial Project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). Development must include relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: • Energy saving systems • Water management systems • Waste management systems • Health related features.
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Condo Architectural Design
Open to condominiums and apartments project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Housing Architectural Design
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Condo Interior Design
Open to condominiums and apartments project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Housing Interior Design
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Retail Architectural Design
Open to retail developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Housing Architectural Design
Open to retail housing developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Retail Housing Interior Design
Open to retail housing developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Office Architectural Design
Open to office developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Resort Architectural Design
Open to resort developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Resort Interior Design
Open to resort developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Condo Landscape Design
Open to condominiums and apartments project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Housing Landscape Design
Open to houses and/or villas with more than 4 units of houses. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Residential Masterplan Design
Open to residential developments that have received official permits and licences to build. General criteria includes submission of long-term planning documents that how conceptual layouts, sub-divisions, infrastucture, facilities and landscaping. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.
Best Commercial Landscape Design
Open to commercial projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Co Working Space
Open to Co working space project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Township Masterplan Design
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project up to 500 acres of land area. The development masterplan must include land area and usage, infrastucture, residential unit types, retail, educational and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Mega Township Masterplan Design
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project with over 500 acres of land area. The development masterplan must include land area and usage, infrastucture, residential unit types, retail, educational and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
Open to Mixed Use projects with a minimum of 2 distinct elements including residential, retail, office, hospitality. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best F&B Design Concept
Open to F&B design projects including restaurants, cafes, food courts and night clubs. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Vietnam)
Selected from the Winners of all Condo/Apartment categories.
Best Housing Development (Vietnam)
Selected from the Winners of all Housing categories.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Special Recognition in ESG
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
Special Recognition for CSR
Special Recognition for Building Communities
Special Recognition for Public Facility
Open to healthcare, education, public service, transportation, public assembly and religious facilities that are owned, leased or operated by a governmental or public entity. No direct entry. The winner(s) will be selected by the panel of judges.
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Real Estate Personality of the Year
Chosen by Editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine. No direct entry.
Central Panel

Paul D. Volodarsky
Partner, Head of Regional Real Estate Practice, Head of Hospitality Sector,DFDL Legal and Tax
Hanoi Panel
The PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 10 November 2023 at Gem Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.