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General
What is Homebase?
Homebase is a leading real estate investment company from Singapore, backed by billion-dollar funds around the world including Y Combinator, VinaCapital, Goodwater Capital, and Partech Partners. We provide revolutionary and accessible products that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves.
Our vision is to actualize each and every individual's dream of homeownership in Southeast Asia.
Where does Homebase operate?
Homebase currently operates across Vietnam. Our head office is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
Is Homebase a real estate agency or developer?
No, Homebase is neither a real estate agency nor a real estate developer. Instead, Homebase provides inclusive products and services that make homeownership accessible to everyone.
We partners with both agents and real estate developers to provide their clients with better alternatives to traditional bank loans so they can buy, sell, and own their home easier.
What products does Homebase offer?
For homebuyers who need an alternative to bank mortgages, Homebase offers an installment payment plan to own any type of property; available to everyone, regardless of income, or nationality. Please see here to learn more about Buy with Installment.
For existing homeowners who want to sell, Homebase will buy and pay you within 72 hours. Please see here to learn more about Sell to Homebase.
We also offer additional services that make the process of buying, selling, and owning real estate easier. Please see here to learn more about our Additional Services.
Our products can serve both Vietnamese and foreign clients regardless of employment and income levels.
How does Homebase make money?
For Buy with Installment, Homebase purchases the home for you today and pre-agrees a future buyback price for the property in the future. The pre-agreed buyback price of the home is based on a fixed YoY appreciation percentage over the initial price -around ~6%/year of appreciation, assuming an initial 50% deposit.
For Sell to Homebase, Homebase makes a competitive cash offer on your home at the market price. Then, if you decide to sell to us, we take a service charge out of the sale proceeds similar to how an agent takes a commission in a traditional sale.
Products and Services
Buy with Installment
Which properties qualify for Buy with Installment?
Properties that are qualified for Buy with Installment have the following criteria:
• Types of residential property: All property types
• Types of title: Pink book, SPA, long-term lease
• Market: Primary or Secondary
• Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
How long does the qualification process take?
The process between your application submission and completion of the property purchase typically takes around 1 week to complete. If you have an urgent case, please let our team know and we'll expedite your application process.
How is the initial property price determined?
The property price is determined based on the supporting documents submitted, market data, and evaluation from our real estate valuation team. We may also involve an independent third party valuation company to provide an unbiased property price estimate in some cases.
How is the buyback price determined?
The buyback price of the home is based on a fixed YoY appreciation percentage over the initial price -around ~6%/year of appreciation, assuming an initial 50% deposit. Calculate your exact payment schedule and buyback price here.
Who owns the home initially?
Homebase will buy the property for you during the contract term while you save up and deposit more each month. However, from Day 1, you can choose to move in, rent it out, renovate, or fully buy out/sell to a third-party anytime - we always listen to you!
How is the monthly deposit calculated?
You have flexibility to choose how much to deposit each month. If you want to minimize the monthly amount, you can deposit just the monthly pre-agreed appreciation of the property. Or, if you want to fully buy out by the contract's end, deposit both the appreciation and a bit of our portion each month.
You can always choose to deposit more each month without penalty or fees. Fully buyout the property once you deposit 100% of the pre-agreed price.
Can I live in the home/rent it out/renovate during the contract term?
You can choose to live in the home, renovate it, or rent it out at your discretion - just inform us beforehand. If you choose to rent it out, you get to keep all the proceeds and don't need to split any portion of it with Homebase.
Can I terminate my contract early? Are there any fees if so?
Yes! You can choose to buy out fully or sell to another party by depositing 100% of the pre-agreed price anytime. Or, if you want to move on worry-free, walk away and cash out your savings.
Before the contract expires, you can choose at anytime to:
1) Buyout Homebase fully/Sell to a third party- Simply deposit the remaining balance of the pre-agreed property price and Homebase will transfer the property to you, or to anyone else that you designate.
2) Walk-away and cash out - Want to cash out your savings and ask Homebase to do the hard part? You can walk away at any point, Homebase will sell the property for you, and we’ll cash you out your existing savings less a relisting fee (7% percent of the initial purchase price).
Otherwise, when terminating the contract, standard real estate transaction fees in Vietnam apply:
• Primary market: 2.5% of the property value (2% for PIT + 0.5% for Title transfer)
• Secondary market: 4.5% of the property value (2.5% for Primary market + 2% for Additional Taxes)
Sell to Homebase
Why is selling to Homebase better than traditional options?
Sell to Homebase is designed to eliminate the limitations of the traditional selling process and to allow you to enjoy several benefits: sell without listings and showings, receive an all-cash offer, get paid as soon as you are ready to move out, and save more by cutting off agent fees.
Which properties qualify for Sell to Homebase?
Properties that are qualified for Sell to Homebase have the following criteria:
• Types of residential property: All property types
• Types of title: Pink book, SPA, long-term lease
• Market: Primary or Secondary
• Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
How is my property offer price determined?
We use recent, comparable home sales to make a competitive all-cash offer on your home. Then, if you decide to sell to us, we take a service charge out of the sale proceeds similar to how an agent takes a commission in a traditional sale.
How long is the sales process?
The sales process starts with the qualification process which typically lasts between 1 and 3 days. Once qualified, we just need to sign the Sales and Purchase Agreement, and you can get paid immediately.
Step 1 - Tell us about your property: fill in this quick 1-min contact form here, and a member of our team will contact you (within 1-3 days) to get more information about your property.
Step 2 - Get a cash offer: we’ll use market data, information you provided, and comparable properties to calculate the fair market value and provide you an all-cash offer.
Step 3 - Sell to us and get instant cash: get paid in cash instantly as soon as you accept our offer.
When do I get paid after selling to Homebase?
You will get paid in cash instantly as soon as you accept our offer. In the meantime, you can choose when you want to close and skip the hassles of listing and showing your property.
Is there a fee for requesting an offer?
Receiving an offer on your home from Homebase is free, and comes with absolutely no obligation to sell.
To get started, fill in a short contact form here. Our team will then walk you through the detailed sales process and how much we can offer.
Other Services
What are the additional services that Homebase offers?
Homebase offers additional services to help facilitate the transaction process and make the process of buying, owning, and selling your home easier. For more information on the services, please visit here.
How much do the additional services cost?
We tailor each service to your specific needs. For specific pricing information, please contact our team here to get a personalized personalized proposal of from one of our experts.
Who can qualify for Homebase's additional services?
Our homeownership services are accessible by everyone, regardless of nationality and income.
What if I need another solution that isn't listed on the website?
At Homebase, we understand that each person's circumstances are unique - we're here to help create something special, just for you. Reach out today and get a bespoke solution designed just for you!
Agents and Partners
Why partner with Homebase?
As an agent, partnering with Homebase bring your numerous advantages, and is completely free for you:
• Earn more: Earn an additional referral commission from Homebase on top of your normal agent commission for referring clients to us
• Expand your business: Make buying a home accessible to all your clients - regardless of nationality, or income, for almost any type of property
• Join a valuable network: Get valuable market insights on the real estate market, and even client referrals from Homebase
• Completely free for you: Enjoy no-cost referrals and full support from Homebase’s internal team
How do I work with Homebase as an agent or partner?
Working with Homebase as an agent or partner is simple and quick. The typical process of working with Homebase is as follows:
1. Refer your client to Homebase: tell your client about Homebase’s homeownership products and see which one is the most relevant for them. Then, fill out this form here to book a call with us.
2. We’ll do the hard part: we will work with you and your client to fully explain and coordinate the entire transaction process. You will be in the loop every single step of the way.
3. Close and get paid immediately: once the deal closes (as fast as 3 days), you'll get paid an extra Homebase referral commission on top of your normal commission.
What does Homebase do with my referral information?
Homebase will solely use the information for contacting you or your client. We will not share the information outside unless we have your permission to do so.
When can I get my commission from Homebase?
You can get paid as soon as the deal closes.
Do I have to be an agent to refer clients to Homebase?
Anyone can refer clients to Homebase and enjoy the same benefits and advantages.
