jnickr
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 09 August 2021
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You can't turn off the water by ChoculaD
I鈥檓 looking for an apartment. I recently viewed one and asked the owner (it鈥檚 a condominium) if he could demonstrate the shower for me, as I wanted to see if it had enough water pressure. Well, something was not connected, the water ...
It鈥檚 the norm. Whenever you take on a rental, ask the landlord where the stopcock is (usually in ceiling in new apartment) and make sure you have or a get a safe modern stepladder. Note: workman commonly have neither decent stepladders nor ... Read More
Shipping personal items from Canada by GuestPoster9544
Hello,I don't usually post but I am at a loss. I have a computer and camera and some clothing. I need to send it from Canada and I am so scared. I sent a breast pump for my wife and customs took the item and demanded a 100 person tax and storage ...
For computer - buy again here. You can resell later at loss - but may be cheaper and less hassle than bringing one in. Camera with special lenses may not be so easy but still this may be the best way. Read More
Shipping stuff from the UK after you have moved to Vietnam by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone,I did search the forum for my topic but nothing came up strangely, so I apologise if this has been discussed many times before.I have been in Vietnam for nearly 1 yr 5 months and I have a contract and TRC that can be renewed. I wanted to ...
Find a good agent at both ends. I shipped a container of my personal belongings to Vietnam without trouble or silly costs. Do not try and do yourself - I had more trouble importing a single book myself from the US than for a container from uk with ... Read More
Moving to Da Nang by departed00
So i'll be relocating from HCM to DN in around 3 weeks to live. If anyone can recommend an honest property agent there that would be really helpful. I'll be looking for a one bed place as close to the beach as possible. Also i'll need to ship up my ...
Might be easier to take all on the plane - booked in advance not so expensive. Posting is ok, but things can get knocked around. On VNA I think one bike for free - check! You will need to get bike boxes but will for posting anyway. Vietnam airlines ... Read More
Moving to Da Nang by departed00
So i'll be relocating from HCM to DN in around 3 weeks to live. If anyone can recommend an honest property agent there that would be really helpful. I'll be looking for a one bed place as close to the beach as possible. Also i'll need to ship up my ...
@departed00 For the Hoi An end of the beach I recommend Ha at Nha Toi. Read More
Roof price in Vietnam by GuestPoster327
Hi everyone, my name is Peter and hope someone can help me with an argument I鈥檓 having with my Vietnamese wife. We have purchased a property in LaGi which is in Binh Thuan Province and I鈥檓 designing a three story house. I want a flat ...
Waterproofing flat roofs here is very challenging - and I would not recommend. Flat concrete roofs may be cheaper here but that is because the waterproofing systems used are so crude. As an Architect working here I often have to try and deal with ... Read More
House building by GuestPoster327
Hi everyone, my name is Peter and hope someone can help me with an argument I鈥檓 having with my Vietnamese wife. We have purchased a property in LaGi which is in Binh Thuan Province and I鈥檓 designing a three story house. I want a flat ...
Waterproofing flat roofs here is very challenging - and I would not recommend. Flat concrete roofs may be cheaper here but that is because the waterproofing systems used are so crude. As an Architect working here I often have to try and deal with ... Read More