Housing tips for finding rental-working in Dist 1

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Julian09 Active member

Member since 23 April 2010

Julian09Active member14 June 2013 12:41:59

My husband and I have had a frustrating time with a couple of real estate agents who only wanted to show us ridiculously expensive apartments in high rise developments. I'm sure those places pay the agents the highest percentages... Can anyone suggest a person or method for finding a reasonable, safe, clean 2 or more bedroom apartment or house that is reasonable walking distance to Dist 1? I mean other than pounding the pavement ourselves. At this point we don't speak Vietnamese either, but I have a friend who could translate when needed.

Chris NJ Active member

Member since 26 December 2011

Chris NJActive member14 June 2013 13:33:16

Can look at this site http://batdongsan.com.vn/ its in Vn but use Google chrome and it translates it. You can get a better idea on real prices. D1 is always more expensive due to location. I would recommend having a local friend do the shopping and get the price first before you go look. You will always get the western price on your own.

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP14 June 2013 14:10:06

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If you are patient with search, surely you can find out a better and cheapest one. Tell your friend to search in muaban.net.
And tell him avoid brokers. If it's difficult for him, just pm me. We will help you when we free.

Kevin Nguyen 12 Member

Member since 13 June 2013

Kevin Nguyen 12Member14 June 2013 15:06:59

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VinhPham New member

Member since 27 September 2011

VinhPhamNew member20 June 2013 10:26:38

HI
The first, you should tell the agents your max budget, then they will show you apartments or house suitable with you budget.

By the way, apartments and house in District 1 area really expensive. Just in District 1 area, it's mean expensive.

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Julian09 Active member

Member since 23 April 2010

Julian09Active member20 June 2013 11:45:47

Thanks for all suggestions.

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest20 June 2013 11:52:22

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You can also try housing on Craiglist Vietnam

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest29 June 2013 06:05:47

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Calvin, are you Viet Kieu from Canada.

Julian09 Active member

Member since 23 April 2010

Julian09Active member29 June 2013 06:56:02

Calvin, do you have any photos of your place? If so, would you please post them?

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