10 conditions for a land plot to be developed into a commercial housing project

In the real estate industry, transforming a raw land plot into a commercial housing project is a major business decision that requires a strategic vision and strict compliance with legal standards. Even a small mistake can stall the project, but with thorough preparation, it can achieve long-term success and value. Below are 10 conditions that investors must consider when developing a land plot into a commercial housing project.

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1. Key condition groups for developing land into a commercial housing project

1.1. Group 1: Three types of planning

• General planning:

Specific requirement: The land must meet all population density requirements.

• Urban/ zoning/ 1:2000 planning:

Specific requirement: Strict compliance with construction density, land use coefficient, and building height regulations.

• Land use planning:

Specific requirement: The land must match the planned future land use to ensure legal validity.

How to check:

• Online: Via the planning information app https://thongtinquyhoach.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/
• Offline: At the District Land Registration Office or local People’s Committee (UBND)

1.2. Group 2: Two types of plans

• Housing development plan:

Specific requirement: The land must be included in the provincial housing development plan.

How to check: Provincial People’s Committee (UBND) public records.

• Land use plan:

Specific requirement: The land must be part of the district-level land use plan.

How to check: District-level Department of Urban Management (QLĐT) or UBND records.

1.3. Group 3: Three sufficiency factors

• Adequate technical infrastructure:

Specific requirement: The land must have a road width of at least 10m, along with electricity, water supply, drainage, and telecommunications infrastructure.

How to check: On-site inspection and verification with relevant utility agencies.

• Sufficient residential land:

Specific requirement: The land must be legally designated as residential land to qualify for development.

How to check: Verify land use rights within the project boundaries.

• Minimum project size:

Specific requirement: The land must have a minimum area of 1,500m² with a width of at least 28-30m.

How to check: Land size verification.

1.4. Group 4: Two correctness factors

• Land origin:

Specific requirement: The land must come from state auction, be free from disputes, and not involve illegal financial sources.

How to check: Difficult to verify independently.

• Land use purpose:

Specific requirement: The land use must align with legal and planning requirements for residential development.

How to check: Land certificate records or Land Registration Office.

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For a land plot to be successfully developed into a commercial housing project, it must fully comply with planning, legal, and infrastructure conditions. Investors should thoroughly assess each criterion to ensure project feasibility and long-term sustainability.

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