@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
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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, you meant would not break the bank, right? :D This proposal maybe already late but if you are still finding someone to translate your contract then I can help with that. I'm a lawyer.Hi VanKhanh, Thank you for your response. I have already ... 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 ...
Hi, you meant would not break the bank, right? :D This proposal maybe already late but if you are still finding someone to translate your contract then I can help with that. I'm a lawyer.Shouldn't you be out chasing ambulance?Hi ... 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 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 ... 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 ...
BitcoinThank you. 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 ...
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
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 ...
@Kiwiming I have just seen that the "Inward Remittance in FCY" at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam is free. https://www.sc.com/global/av/vn-individual-banking-tariff.pdf It seems that the your bank in Hong Kong is the reason for high ... 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 ...
Western Union, Money Gram, Paypal. Have you explored these services? You're from Hong Kong and I'm not sure if they even offer these services there. No matter what you choose you're going to pay fees up the ying yang.Thank you. Kiwiming 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 ...
I beg to differ. It's not standard for all condos. Phu My Hung built condos but only bare shell and we had to take care of all renovations and utilities connection, walls ceilings etc. Add about 700 mil all in. Not sure about joint ownership of ... 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 ...
If buying I would strongly suggest to verify the standards used in construction. If satisfied just by the shell and be the general contractor for everything else. You can choose the quality of the materials and pick the proper qualified people 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 ...
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
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 ...
Your'e going to have to use a bank if you are really worried about it. Why dont you open a bank account here with a local bank. Just check with them first about there fees and transfer rate. With that amount you are going to have to pay or you ... 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