DELAFON
French expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Saigon
Speaks French, English, working German and play in Italian.
Registration: 09 September 2017
Apartment Complexes in HCMC by jlmawiggins
Greetings from South Carolina, USA! We will soon be relocating to Dist 2 in HCMC. Are there apartment complexes one would recommend, or even some we should avoid? Our preferences include a larger main area (living room/dining room), avoidance of ...
i bought two apartments with two different developers in district 2 beginning of 2018. One of the two, a Vietnamese developer, must be avoided for sure. The thing is last time I mentioned the name of that residence, I was banned from this forum for ... Read More
relationship counselling by toeknee_em
Hello to all locals & expats, Can anyone recommend a good English & Vietnamese speaking professional Counselor specializing in the area of Marriage // Relationship with experience , for sessions here in Ho Chi Minh? Many ...
It's a very confusing post.Hello Ciambella, How can I help you? Do you have a question? Read More
relationship counselling by toeknee_em
Hello to all locals & expats, Can anyone recommend a good English & Vietnamese speaking professional Counselor specializing in the area of Marriage // Relationship with experience , for sessions here in Ho Chi Minh? Many ...
Many of us dream to found a couple and to live in a harmonious way, but it is often very difficult, particularly for "international couples". For those who want to deepen their relationship, who are wondering about a long term commitment, ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
This was posted on 19 May 2018. It is now a little over a year later. I now have to agree that It certainly is "to[o] late to do the same for [me]" and buy an apartment in Thu Thiem as M. Delafon has. How unfortunate for me. :huh: ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Yes Fred, thanks a lot. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
"seasoned real estate investor" is not your name. I introduced myself, not you. You could be anybody..... Very foolish to believe I am going to read your text..... I never open the door of my home to strangers who do not even introduce ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
A few of us have stopped paying the New City Management fee already, 6 months for me. Sure, the Vietnamese developers have their tricks. I have mine... And they will discover them step by step... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Minor defects are common based on the rate that they are building these apartments. In addition, buyers have a 2 year warranty from developer for such defects. However, New City has all sorts of problems including poor craftsmanship and legal issues ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Sorry Codex, but these kind of issues are happening with other developpers as well. Reason why I did not invest in one of the Vinhome program last year is because I had two foreigners Vinhome investors who shared with me on this forum here that ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Buying apartments in Vietnam, yes, but, be careful, what is happening in New City now may happen in other real estate programs as well.... I paid cash 95% for a 2 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms apartment in New City / District 2 / Saigon in February 2018. ... Read More
Foreigners can buy apartment in Vietnam - Is that true? by charmavietnam
Dear all, I have some quick questions which are absolutely related to real estate law. Vietnamese Law says a foreigner can purchase apartment under their name. Some of you already purchased one too. My questions are : [color=#057f10]1. What type ...
Yes Foreigners can buy apartments in Vietnam, but, be careful, what is happening in New City now may happen in other real estate programs as well.... *** Good luck! Read More
Website Services by Wdpch64
Hello, does anybody know of anybody that can do me a website?, Thanks in advance
I am doing a new webiste for my business I consulted 7 companis and kept 3, then 2, then 1. A web site designer based in Saigon with the best quality/price ratio as far as I am concerned. 80 local developpers and 2 foreigners. In additon, the boss ... Read More
[Establishing a new company] by Brian Cao
Hi, I am travelling to Vietnam and visiting my Vietnamese friends. I and my friends are going to establish a new company specialized on restaurant, hotel fields at Ho Chi Minh City. I own 65% of the charter capital of the company and that of my two ...
This advice is free.... I got last year my business licence in 6 weeks. For a usual "Co Ltd" in Vietnam, you get your business licence first, then you have a couple of months to transfer the capital (15,000 usd minimum). Read More
Entrepreneurial ideas/partnerships in hcmc? by Curtified
Hi I'm looking for a small business venture or partnership with someone. I've been here almost a year, and looking to expand my horizons. Thanks,
Yeah, yeah doing Business in Vietnam is tough.... But so exciting and full of potential if you act ethically and thing/plan long term.... Good luck! PS: Start from 100% trusted friends/partners and do not trust anybody before asking your ... Read More
Buying a new scooter as an Expat by JKru
Hey Guys, I arrived three weeks ago and I wanted to buy a brand new scooter for mothers day for my wife in District 2. I went to the dealership and selected a bike and offer to pay cash. Then they started requesting documents (e.g. letter from my ...
Hi I bought last year a first second hand bike, then later a second one. Just paid, that's all. No registration with the police. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Thank you Wadey for your comment. Good, so you confirm prices are going down. I do not see the link with the Chinese except if Implex is a Chinese company. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Concerning the comparison between Australia and Vietnam real estate marked, I talked with an Australian friend specialized in the Australian REA market and a Vietnamese friend long time REA investor in Vietnam. Here is a summary of my learnings: 1) ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Like everywhere in the world... A bit more in Vietnam probably because they have been through hell during 100 years from end of the 19th century with Chinese, Japanese, French and US armies..... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
For Yogi007 thanks a lot for your update about Chinese and Australia. This support my point that the same could very well happen here in Saigon / Vietnam in the coming months... For Diazo, a bit outdated opinion, valid a couple of years back. The ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Article by Bloomberg: "Chinese Love Vietnam Property for All the Wrong Reasons" A few selections: "Last year, luxury home prices (in hcmc) soared 17 percent, while the rest of the residential market stayed largely flat, says Dung ... Read More
Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02
Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.
Thank you, but: - Reformed Calvinism? - USA: Dutch or German reformed? - France: Lutheran reformed? - Presbyterian? Methodist? Baptist? Thank you. Read More
Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02
Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.
Evangelical church in English in Thao Dien on Tran Nao street. In the morning, international service. Service in English manly for the Filipino community at 1:30 pm. Great songs with a band and singers. The Pastor make very good sermons. People ... Read More
Hospitals for ex pats by def1412
I had a small motorbike accident in Da Nang. I need to do some follow up visit to a hospital to get dressings changed etc. I usually use FV at Bitexco, but that would be a bit pricey just now. Any suggestions where I might go...not too long of a ...
I got a bad motorbike accident about 1 year ago. I met with a French educated Vietnamese hand surgeon at FV Hospital in hcmc. She was good. Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
I agree, just now, better to postpone a real estate investment and wait for a possible market adjustment. The article above is more about a long term approach. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Source: SAIGON TIMES 11th April 209 Title: "Vietnamese Property Most Attractive in South East Asia according to Japanese Executive" Article quotes: - "The real estate market is the most attractive in South East Asia... said ... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
"Dogs bark but the caravan moves..." Source: SAIGON TIMES 11th April 209 Title: "Vietnamese Property Most Attractive in South East Asia according to Japanese Executive" Article quotes: - "The real estate market is the most ... Read More
Firming own company to work as consultant by GuestPoster4852
Hello Forum, My wife and I will start our new life’s and jobs mid of this year in HCMC. I have customers to run my own consultancy business and I‘d like to learn about the process of firming a company as foreigner in HCMC. Thanks for ...
The maximum validity of a Residence Card is three years, even if you have been living 30 years in the country already. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Not in Thu Thiem for sure!!! Thu Thiem is a "hot" area for the following reasons: 1) There are important issues related to the red book (final properties document for owners) in all existing real programs in Thu Thiem. For example, NEW ... Read More
step by step real estate buying process - anyone have a guide? by oscarponcho1
All, With the recent changes to Vietnam real estate buying / selling for foreigners, does anyone have or has anyone put together a basic procedural (flowchart, bullet list, etc.) guide for (anyone) buying and/or financing a property - either in the ...
Source Saigon times April 2019: Article title: Poor demand strikes apartment segment in Q1 "The 1st quarter of the year saw a fall in both supplies and sales of apartment in HCMC, at 57% and 52%, respectively, over the same period last ... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Source Saigon times April 2019: Article title: Poor demand strikes apartment segment in Q1 "The 1st quarter of the year saw a fall in both supplies and sales of apartment in HCMC, at 57% and 52%, respectively, over the same period last ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
I bought 3 properties 1 year ago. Only one for renting purpose. 1 I live in another 1 and the 3rd 1 is for my business. I plan to keep the 3 properties a long time and they all have a very good capital value increase. My point with this Saigon ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
It is not sad for me at all. This Saigon Times information is just confirming that I am kind of right when I recommend potential buyers not to buy now but to wait till there is a market price adjustment! It would be sad for me if I was buying now ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Source Saigon times April 2019: Article title: Poor demand strikes apartment segment in Q1 "The 1st quarter of the year saw a fall in both supplies and sales of apartment in HCMC, at 57% and 52%, respectively, over the same period last ... Read More
Motorbike License- Hard to get for Foreigners. by Silvertail26
It is illegal to ride a bike over 50cc's without a valid Vietnam Motorbike License. The laws have changed, I believe because of the amount of motorcycle accidents by Foreigners over recent years. You, until recently, were able to go through a ...
Hi I got my Vietnamese car and motorbike driving licence in one afternoon. No lesson required. Just paperwork, picture and pay. Read More
Zero Waste Saïgon - NGO providing free classes for waste reduction ! by GuestPoster983
Hi everybody ! I am Fiona from Zero Waste Saïgon. I am a French intern and I post here in order to share something that might interest lots of people! In fact, the NGO where I work offers a presentation on the effects of waste pollution and ...
Dear TGHIP, Sure about new ideas and threat to official control, but, I was not commenting on the content of QuidProQuo message but on its format: Derision, irony........ Read More
Zero Waste Saïgon - NGO providing free classes for waste reduction ! by GuestPoster983
Hi everybody ! I am Fiona from Zero Waste Saïgon. I am a French intern and I post here in order to share something that might interest lots of people! In fact, the NGO where I work offers a presentation on the effects of waste pollution and ...
Dear QuidProQuo, Fiona is communicating on a very serious and important topic. You practice derision and irony... I would like to suggest that you practice these types of acid behaviors elsewhere than here! Read More
Firming own company to work as consultant by GuestPoster4852
Hello Forum, My wife and I will start our new life’s and jobs mid of this year in HCMC. I have customers to run my own consultancy business and I‘d like to learn about the process of firming a company as foreigner in HCMC. Thanks for ...
No need of a work permit. You have 3 months with your tourist VISA to get your residence card. Read More
Firming own company to work as consultant by GuestPoster4852
Hello Forum, My wife and I will start our new life’s and jobs mid of this year in HCMC. I have customers to run my own consultancy business and I‘d like to learn about the process of firming a company as foreigner in HCMC. Thanks for ...
Business licence: 6 weeks, 1,700 usd for foreigners. Residence card: 2 weeks max after getting your business licence. You will need an accountant or legal firm to do this for you. I know several. Rule of the game for many Vietnamese is to rip you ... Read More
Firming own company to work as consultant by GuestPoster4852
Hello Forum, My wife and I will start our new life’s and jobs mid of this year in HCMC. I have customers to run my own consultancy business and I‘d like to learn about the process of firming a company as foreigner in HCMC. Thanks for ...
Welcome. I started my own Marketing and Coaching Consulting company one year ago. It took about 6 weeks to get the Business license, then 10 days to get my residence card. I am starting a 2nd company now. What kind of consulting? Read More
step by step real estate buying process - anyone have a guide? by oscarponcho1
All, With the recent changes to Vietnam real estate buying / selling for foreigners, does anyone have or has anyone put together a basic procedural (flowchart, bullet list, etc.) guide for (anyone) buying and/or financing a property - either in the ...
Hello, Important for me is to share this information and to see what we can positively do about the situation. Global pin book situation in Thu Thiem, District 2 Saigon: No new owner in Thu Thiem has obtained the pin book up to date. In New City, ... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Hello, Important for me is to share this information and to see what we can positively do about the situation. Global pin book situation in Thu Thiem, District 2 Saigon: No new owner in Thu Thiem has obtained the pin book up to date. In New City, ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Hello, i know, a few of you are going to laugh. I don't care... Important for me is to share this information and to see what we can positively do about the situation. Global pin book situation in Thu Thiem, District 2 Saigon: No new owner in ... Read More
Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02
Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.
Hi, I go to the Evangelical Filippino service in english in Thao Dien on Tran Nao street (1:30 pm). Very dynamic and the Pastor has good speeches. Read More
Any keen fruit tree growers in HCMC D2 by GuestPoster115
I have started germinating tropical fruit seeds (star fruits; jack fruit; avocado; mango; dragon-eye; lychee; durian fruit; and rambutan) on my small balcony 6 months now as a hobby & they have grown very fast and as tall as 5 feet now I am ...
Hi, Does someone has experience with the Magic Fruit in this country? CÀ CHUA THÂN GỖ in Vietnamese. Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
Hi, I use AQBlue masks I buy in Black Market shop i n Thao Dien I buy 10 for 320,000 vnd and it will last for a year. I am very happy with it. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Right, this is the reason why I don't go on that island and focus on my hobby, and, my dream. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Thanks a lot Vagabonde, you really make me laugh. Easy, no need to discuss a lot. Very simple: I have invested in RE, over time, in Europe and Vietnam. My monthly recurrent Real Estate income is higher than my monthly spendings = I could go on an ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
That assumes that you presently have liquid assets or access to debt, or you plan to liquidate some of your EU assets. I do concur that if you can hold on, you have not lost. I have a friend who calls me every time the US equity markets dive and ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Colinoscapee, You get it wrong, again... Why do you need to be always negative? The situation I just described is another opportunity for me: 1. I keep my existing investments and do not loose anything, crisis history in this country show that ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
My source for China is a high level expert in hcmc. All what I say concerning my properties is true. I have the data from inside. Would you like to try to sell my house in Swan Park? Saigon times article (from Sai Gon Giai Phong) - Date: ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Hello everybody, Tet 2019... Real Estate companies are still pretending..... After 15 months following the Real Estate market in Saigon, I do not believe them, for sure!!! Chinese funds are the main source of money for most developers in ... Read More
Import/Export of Goods by Marinatv
Hi Everyone, I've just moved to Vietnam and working on developing a business to import and export several goods in/out of Vietnam. What I'm finding is that there are a lot of individuals who I've spoken to that have mentioned ...
Hi Marina Good you start this discussion. Same interest than you. Possible to navigate legally with the right legal adviser. Read More
Cho Ray Hospital room charges.. by GuestPoster100620
Hi, can anyone tell me what are the room charges like at the Cho Ray Hospitals? The City Intl Hospital ? Also the Columbia Intl Hospital for comparison purposes.. Many thanks.
Do you have the government Vietnamese Medical Insurance ? If yes, costs will be at a vietnamese low level. Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
I bought 2 apts and 1 house. 1 apt in my private name. The other apt and the house in my company name, just because safer. I rent a private room in the apt where I live. No problem. The other apt I will rent to a private person. Cannot rent to a ... Read More
Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02
Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.
Join us at The Well church, The Evangelical Church in English in Saigon, service at 11 am on sunday. 98 Lê Quốc Hưng, Phường 12, Quận 4, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Read More
Vietnam bank charges for transfers from overseas by Lenniexlondon
Hi my Viet friends , Could anyone advise on transfer fee to Vietnam ? i've just opened a ACB bank to transfer money from my UK business to Vietnam on a regular basis only to find that each time i send money from my UK bank in dollars to my ...
Just google XE Money transfer.... Read More
Vietnam bank charges for transfers from overseas by Lenniexlondon
Hi my Viet friends , Could anyone advise on transfer fee to Vietnam ? i've just opened a ACB bank to transfer money from my UK business to Vietnam on a regular basis only to find that each time i send money from my UK bank in dollars to my ...
Hey, No need tpo pay bank commission. Just google XE Money transfer. I use their services regularly with a decent rate of exchange, no commission. Quick and professional. British bank... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Hi, I bought an appartment in Diamond Island Q2 march 2018. I got it delivered yesterday. I am a foreigner in this countr. I am renting it for a very good price. My lawyer confirms this is ok. Read More
step by step real estate buying process - anyone have a guide? by oscarponcho1
All, With the recent changes to Vietnam real estate buying / selling for foreigners, does anyone have or has anyone put together a basic procedural (flowchart, bullet list, etc.) guide for (anyone) buying and/or financing a property - either in the ...
Just a few informations: Beginning 2018, I bought: * 1 house in Dong Nai, 3.4 bil vnd 180 sqm. I paid 90% upfront and got a 10% disc for that. Swan Park Dong Nai / 1000 houses sold out in 3 months, confirmed by 3 different sources. 6 / 8 months ... Read More
Foreigners can buy apartment in Vietnam - Is that true? by charmavietnam
Dear all, I have some quick questions which are absolutely related to real estate law. Vietnamese Law says a foreigner can purchase apartment under their name. Some of you already purchased one too. My questions are : [color=#057f10]1. What type ...
Hi, I bought 2 apprtments in Q2. Read More
Catholic mass in English? by Milush
Hello I am from South Africa and am looking for a Catholic parish. I have googled and see there are a few just wondering if anyone has attented any english services and could recommend one. I do not have my own transport and am residing in d2. I ...
I confirm English mass at Cathedrale notre dame ( NHÀ THO DUC BÀ) sunday 9:30 am Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Hi Gwin, Just pm me with your questions. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
1. Pinkbook. Be patient, it will come in due timpe under the name that is in the SPA; 2. 3. LEGITIMATE 4. cheat like everywhere else in the world 5. deposit contract / SPA / pinbook 6. THE DEVELOPPER NOT HEE CONSTRUCTOR STARTS AFTER HANDOVER I ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
You does not make me uncomfortable. It takes more than that... This is a very concrete figre for me.. Private? Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Of course M. Delafon has not actually told us how much he paid, because he did not specify the discount. At the face value, $1400/month represents a 4.38% annual ROI. At $1700 it is 5.32% and $2000 represents 6.26%. These seem to be reasonable ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Almost highest price per sqmin hcmc: 70 mil / sqm But after checking the rent is between 1700 to 2000 $... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Hi Nobody knows what will really happe after 50 years... Anyway, you just sell before 50 years... District2 very nice and calm. I bought 2 appartments in D2, New City for me and Diamond Island to rent at about 1400 $. Read More
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Process time for paperwork to get married to local by GuestPoster221
I am not asking about how, that is well covered here, but how long this all takes. I know each peoples comittee is different, but in your experience ... How long did it taje? Are we talking weeks or months? I will have copy iof duvorce papers in ...
hi go to thailand. You get married in half a day... Read More
Starting Business by Vincent Bousquet
Hi, I'm willing to start a business in Service property Management in Hcmc. I need some help regarding the vietnamese laws and contracts. Contracts between Lanflord and the company. Contracts between the tenants and the company. What is ...
Partnership company in my case 2 partners GF + viet friend motorbikke company + company apt for junior consultant +salary + medical insurance +in come... + MANY CUSTO MAKES US VERY HAPPY Read More
Process time for paperwork to get married to local by GuestPoster221
I am not asking about how, that is well covered here, but how long this all takes. I know each peoples comittee is different, but in your experience ... How long did it taje? Are we talking weeks or months? I will have copy iof duvorce papers in ...
Fine Wedding in F on july 12 2nd w in v in about 9 m till paper work finished!!!... Read More
Can foreigners buy second hand properties? by viet casey
Someone told me that foreingers can [u]only [/u]buy newly built properties. Is this true or can foreigners buy second hand properties as well?
Going great Just moved in New City Q2 Superb Am the first one to move in Great discount Will sell in about 2 y to buy a 4 bedrooms because plan to get 45 children... Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
Hey MustbeLucky My GFis really great!!!... Cooking and all.... Thu.... Read More
Considerations of buying a 2 bedroom flat in D2.
I just moved in my new apt in Q2 New City. For further info, see my pm Read More
Want to learn Vietnamese! by trident_v2
Hi guys, I'm a Japanese expat working here for about half year now. Since I'm interested in Vietnam, I want to study language at first. Is there any schools or active community where I can learn Vietnamese from beginner level?
Hi Can you pls pm me the same recommandations Cause, i want to learn vietnamese as well Cam on Em Read More
Foreigners can buy apartment in Vietnam - Is that true? by charmavietnam
Dear all, I have some quick questions which are absolutely related to real estate law. Vietnamese Law says a foreigner can purchase apartment under their name. Some of you already purchased one too. My questions are : [color=#057f10]1. What type ...
You should contact my agent over at Savills. If you want his contact if, DM me. Savills sells apartments for the developers and don't have their own apartments. Foreigners currently cannot obtain a mortgage.Savills, no, no... Contact me via pm ... Read More
Paying a foreign CC in vietnam by MegVN
Hi, I've just moved to Vietnam to teach and I've secured employment, BUT they are only paying me in cash. Can I even open a bank account this way? I want to use the money I'm making here to pay off my Canadian credit card, does anyone ...
I think in terms of its usefullness to the OP it already is effectively closed. It started with Delafon telling us that he had a way to move money to North America but that he wouldn't tell us how to do it. He protected it by telling us that ... Read More
Volunteering. by CHRISLANGTON
In a few months, I plan to stop working. I may continue to work part-time but I won't face the necessity of earning an income. What are the opportunities (in or near HCMC) for some kind of volunteer work? In the UK and USA, I've had ...
Aid to the Children of Vietnam Read More
Volunteering. by CHRISLANGTON
In a few months, I plan to stop working. I may continue to work part-time but I won't face the necessity of earning an income. What are the opportunities (in or near HCMC) for some kind of volunteer work? In the UK and USA, I've had ...
Friends forStreet Children Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Last, but not least, I had the choice to buy this house in my name or in the name of my company... Just because this house is part of a new developping project... Read More
First trip to Vietnam !! Anyone up for a meetup ? by gunner757
I've planned 2 days to explore Saigon , or as they say , Ho Chi Minh City :D I'm completely blank about where to go , what to do . Any suggestions ? And if anyone is up for a meetup , looking for friends maybe ? Feel free to message .
Meetup Saigon tonight and all last wednesay of the month. See you there. Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Diazo seems to be trying to be conciliatory and you just repeat your silly bet. Why the hostility? Any time someone questions your story or your judgement, you fly off the handle. I have had a few spats with Diazo myself, but he seems to be a lot ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Diazo, Not answering my bet proposal shows ho is right now!!!!!!!!....... There is a very simple way to know about the truth. You and me are going to meet with a lawyer or notary. In front of this person , I'll say that the following is ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Diazo... Bad or good? Right or wrong? SO EASY TO ACT AS IF YOU WERE GOD OR THE JUDGE!!! Are you God? Buddha? Shiva? Mahomet? Jesus? Who do you think you are to decide who is wrong or right? Who do you think you are to decide who is wrong or ... Read More
Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky
Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...
Transfer money from Vietnam to overseas Read More
Paying a foreign CC in vietnam by MegVN
Hi, I've just moved to Vietnam to teach and I've secured employment, BUT they are only paying me in cash. Can I even open a bank account this way? I want to use the money I'm making here to pay off my Canadian credit card, does anyone ...
MegVN, just make your cash down payments wherever you want. This works fine even in official regulatory agencies and lawyers and companies, etc... Read More
Paying a foreign CC in vietnam by MegVN
Hi, I've just moved to Vietnam to teach and I've secured employment, BUT they are only paying me in cash. Can I even open a bank account this way? I want to use the money I'm making here to pay off my Canadian credit card, does anyone ...
Actually you told Ms Meg but we can let that go. Here is what you said: Transferring your VND money less obvious, but possible giving it to a friend who has too much foreign money and will tansferr the equivaent foreign money sum to your canadin ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Very, very very sorry, you do not read my post. I answered already. I will stop loosing my time with you now. I answered already. Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read my post!!!... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
I posted already: "My friends, more than 30 years in Vietnam never had their company shutdown... And they never heard such stories of the governemtnbeing fond of shutting down companies either..." Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
Sorry, but, you are the tourist, not me... :) :) :) I have this long term residence card, whether you believe my post or not!!!... Thats is it!!!... You got that this time???!!!... Read More
Paying a foreign CC in vietnam by MegVN
Hi, I've just moved to Vietnam to teach and I've secured employment, BUT they are only paying me in cash. Can I even open a bank account this way? I want to use the money I'm making here to pay off my Canadian credit card, does anyone ...
Three questions for M. DELAFON: 1) Will Vietcom Bank allow you to convert VND to USD and subsequently deposit them in your USD account? 2) Will Vietcom Bank allow you to wire transfer USD to an account outside of the country? 3) You stated that ... Read More