Kiwiming
New Zealander expat in Hong Kong
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Hong Kong
Speaks English and Cantonese
Registration: 15 August 2018
Translation-From Vietnamese to English by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have been given a contract in Vietnamese for Purchasing a condo, a real estate agent had translated into English for me, but I would like someone else to have a look to see if it is ok, only because one other document that the agent ...
Hi VanKhanh, Thank you for your response. I have already had it translated. Regards, Kiwiming Read More
Translation-From Vietnamese to English by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have been given a contract in Vietnamese for Purchasing a condo, a real estate agent had translated into English for me, but I would like someone else to have a look to see if it is ok, only because one other document that the agent ...
Shouldn't you be out chasing ambulance?Hi QuidProQuo, Thank you so much for the help. Regards, Kiwiming Read More
What is the best way to transfer money from HKD to VND by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have recently bought an apartment in HCMC and now having lots of headaches trying to transfer money from my account in Hong Kong to an account in Vietnam (opened an account recently). What is the best and least expensive to transfer ...
Thank you KruChris. Have opened an USD account today. Let see if the exchange rate is good or not in the next few days. Regards Kiwiming Read More
What is the best way to transfer money from HKD to VND by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have recently bought an apartment in HCMC and now having lots of headaches trying to transfer money from my account in Hong Kong to an account in Vietnam (opened an account recently). What is the best and least expensive to transfer ...
Thank you. I will go to Vietcom and maybe setup an account. Regards Kiwiming Read More
Translation-From Vietnamese to English
Hi there, I have been given a contract in Vietnamese for Purchasing a condo, a real estate agent had translated into English for me, but I would like someone else to have a look to see if it is ok, only because one other document that the agent ... Read More
real estate lawyer in HCMC by greenwowo
Hi all, I am buying a resale apartment and would like to see if there is any recommendations out there. The apartment has just been handed over so I will be signing the sales and purchase contract but I've been told the owner certificate ...
Hi Greenwowo, I am also buying a resale apartment and been told the same 6 months to get the pink book. Just received a copy of the contract in Vietnamese and the real estate agent had translated for us in English, I am not sure if we can trust ... 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 don't think there's any better solution. I am in the same situation and have to transfer CHF to Vietnam. The exchange rate through the correspondent bank is not very good, but the fees are about 25$ which is not very much with 3 billion ... 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 ...
Hi LSP123, I've just bought a condo in shell conditions and will needs to take care of all renovations in a month time, would you be able to give me some of your experiences and some contractors for me to use. If you don't mind me asking, ... 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 ...
Hi Kooler42, I have just bought an apartment in the shell stage but am looking for some good general contractors to renovated the apartment, do you have any experiences in this or recommendations on contractors? Thanks in advance! Kiwiming 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 ...
You are speaking about a big fee and a bad exchange rate. How much exactly ? For which amount to transfer ? In which vietnamese bank ?It was for 2.2Billion Dongs, from HKD to HKD then the Standard Chartered Bank in Vietnam (which I have just opened) ... 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 ...
Thank you. I have setup an account in Vietnam already with Standard Chartered Bank, they give me such a bad rate but maybe no choice for peace of mind. I have checked the above link you gave me, they cannot do such a big amount for me. Thanks for ... 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 think it depends on the combination of the 2 banks in 2 different countries. I can't transfer VND via my Swiss bank. So I transfer CHF to my Vietnamese bank account, which would have to run through some correspondent bank. It's a SWIFT ... 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 Andy, Yes, I have but I needs to show money coming into my account in Vietnam as proof for future when I decide to sell the apartment and take the money out of the country. That is what I have been told by the agent!You can get the transfer ... 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 Andy, Yes, I have but I needs to show money coming into my account in Vietnam as proof for future when I decide to sell the apartment and take the money out of the country. That is what I have been told by the agent!You can get the transfer ... 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 ...
You can get the transfer deposit from transferwise and also the bank statement showing the funds into your VN account. Just had a look at Transferwise, even though the fee is over HKD10,000 but the rate is so much better than Standard Chartered in ... 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 ...
Have you looked at transferwise?Hi Andy, Yes, I have but I needs to show money coming into my account in Vietnam as proof for future when I decide to sell the apartment and take the money out of the country. That is what I have been told by the ... 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 ...
You are speaking about a big fee and a bad exchange rate. How much exactly ? For which amount to transfer ? In which vietnamese bank ?The amount is for 2.2 Billion Dongs, transferring from HSBC in Hong Kong to Standard Chartered in Vietnam. HSBC ... 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 ...
Andy, Thank you for the advice. I did a smaller transfer to trial out the rate and fee through internet banking last month for an amount of 100 million dongs, and I've got charged HKD265 for internet banking fee and another one for HKD760 and ... 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 there, I have just bought an apartment in HCMC and hoping to rent out once settled. At the moment, I am having trouble trying to transfer money from Hong Kong dollars to Vietnamese dongs and as far as I can see, you cannot do it. Can only ... Read More
What is the best way to transfer money from HKD to VND
Hi there, I have recently bought an apartment in HCMC and now having lots of headaches trying to transfer money from my account in Hong Kong to an account in Vietnam (opened an account recently). What is the best and least expensive to transfer ... 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 there, Looking for a lawyer to look into our contract. Any recommendation? Thanks in advance. Kiwiming Read More
Good and Reasonable Contractor/ Design Firm by villanova
Dear all, Does anyone have any good contractors to introduce? Looking at moving into an office that is completely bare right now, will need a company to set up the tables, chairs, partitions, etc. So far I've only been introduced to one or ...
Hi, Would anyone be able to recommend a reliable and a good price of a contractor/renovation for me, I have a bare shell stage of a 2 bedroom apartment to renovate. Read More
Renovation contractor
Hi there, I, too would like to know anyone could suggest a good reliable renovation contractor for a condo in District 2. Thank you 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, Would you know any good lawyer that you can recommend? Thank you. 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 there, We are in the process of buying an apartment right now from a foreigner. Do we need a lawyer to look through the contract? Or can we do without? Also, once it is finalise and we will have to renovate from the shell stage of the ... Read More