Infrastructure developments such as metro lines and ring roads are the main drivers behind the West’s booming popularity. Along with an increase in premium projects, the West is becoming an attractive investment destination.
Infrastructure supports growth
Between 2021-2025, US$8.93 billion of public investment will go towards infrastructure and socio-economic development. The West benefits from existing and future projects that connect it to different parts of the city; these include Thang Long Boulevard, the To Huu - Le Van Luong route, and various metro lines and roads. The continued improvements in infrastructure greatly benefit western Hanoi’s real estate market.
Mr Nguyen Duc Them, Senior Manager, International Residential Sales, commented: “Many projects benefit from the new metro lines. Metro Line No.3 is important because it connects Cau Giay and Ba Dinh districts. In the future, it will link with Line No.2, which will connect the West to Noi Bai International Airport.”
Ring road projects are also crucial to the success of the West, as they connect it to eastern and north-eastern parts of the city. The development of ring roads means there is less traffic, and it also boosts the value of housing; for example, primary apartment prices in Cau Giay have increased 14% per year since 2017.
Mr Matthew Powell, Director, Savills Hanoi, said: “Since 2010, many large-scale projects have been motivated by the development and improvement of infrastructure. The disparity in real estate prices between urban and surrounding areas has narrowed, thanks to improved infrastructure and projects that offer diverse amenities."
