
Asset Repossession, Property Auctions & Common Legal Risks (2025) – Warning for Buyers of Bank-Repossessed and Court-Enforced Properties
Legal Analysis and Practical Risk Warnings (Updated 2025)Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Trung – HT Legal VN Law Firm 1. Legal context: From asset repossession rights to forced auctions Since 2025, Article 198a of the amended Law on Credit Institutions allows banks to repossess collateral without court intervention. This has accelerated debt settlement processes and resulted in two main forms of asset disposal: Direct sale through the bank (repossession of collateral); Auction of property under civil judgment enforcement decisions. This has created a growing supply of real estate on the market. However, key legal questions arise: Is the purchaser legally protected? Are ... Xem thêm