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@DELAFON

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French expat in Vietnam

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French

Lives in Saigon

Speaks French, English, working German and play in Italian.

Registration: 09 September 2017

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DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
jlmawiggins

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 ...

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
toeknee_em

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 ...

DELAFON

... dream to found a couple ... wish to be accompanied in their couple .... everyone can rediscover the beauty of couple life, in Vietnam as well.... get a privileged time together ...It's a very confusing post.Hello Ciambella, How can I ... Read More

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
toeknee_em

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 ...

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

Sure, come back in one year... Like this there is more for us now... Will be then to late to do the same for you... Good luck anyway!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 ... Read More

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

Could I please request posters calm down a little, please? Now would be lovely.Yes Fred, thanks a lot. Read More

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

You can call me seasoned real estate investor."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 ... Read More

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

Here in Vietnam I can tell you what will happen when owners stop paying the regular management fees........they’ll switch off the elevators. 🤓. They’ll say they are faulty & no money to fix. See what happens then. Just ... Read More

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
QuiteHumerous

Apartment rental, Ho Chi MInh City - advice needed. by QuiteHumerous

Hi I'm Sean, I have accepted an English teacher job starting in 2-3 weeks in District 8. I know that I should look for a price in Dong that includes management fees if possible. I also know to check out the local area for noisy bars or karaoke ...

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Stacy123

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:

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
charmavietnam

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 : 1. What type of apartment ...

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Wdpch64

Website Services by Wdpch64

Hello, does anybody know of anybody that can do me a website?, Thanks in advance

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Brian Cao

[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 ...

DELAFON

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

DELAFON replied to a thread
5 years ago
Curtified

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,

DELAFON

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