Renting property in Hanoi

Posted by homeless (1714 days ago)

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the going rate for foreigners renting property in Hanoi. I don't need anything fancy at all, not even air-con/tv. A Vietnamese friend of mine thinks he can find me a place for around $20 a month which would be ideal. However, as a foreigner I am unsure of the property laws and other "taxes" I may have to pay the government. Can anyone please advise me on this? Thanks

Posted by S (1318 days ago)

Hey... I managed to rent a place for 50USD a month in Hanoi... it didnt have aircon but it was comfortable...

I shared with other foreigners and Vietnamese. We werent legally allowed to live there, so we talked to the police and registered as 'visiting' rather than renting... then handed over 100,000d 'bribe'... then no probs.

Generally though, you cant find a place for under 150USD

Posted by axp (1318 days ago)

If you rent a private home from a Vietnamese local as opposed to an apartment from real estate company or apartment management group, you don't have to worry about paying taxes. You can rent a small house, 1-2 bedroom(s), in Hanoi for $200/month. That's the minimum.

Posted by roger (1318 days ago)

check out www.BVietnam.com

Posted by homeless (1318 days ago)

Thanks for that :-). I was worried because most of the websites I have seen offer places for $2000+.