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Frequently Asked Questions - Renting properties in Hanoi- To have the best choice

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What costs should I pay when I rent a home or office in Hanoi?
Why not? To make sure the home you love will be rented out to you, a deposit ought to be made by you. If not, other client may lease it before your decision.
Do I have to make a deposit before moving into a home?
For rental private apartments, houses, villas, offices:

Firstly, you have to pay the housing rental to the Lessor (normally including VAT).

Secondly, electricity, water, telephone bills will be paid by the Lessee.

For rental of serviced apartments, serviced offices:
Usually, VAT, electricity, water, satellite TV bills are included in the rental, but telephone bill is of course excluded. Note: Details of the housing rental will be negotiated by the Tenants and Lessees with the professional positive help from Vietland Co., Ltd.
Do I have to make a deposit during renting a home?
Most of the Lessors ask you to make a deposit, and it will be refunded when the lease contract ends.
How long should my contract be?
It should be at least 3 rental months up to years. For rental weeks to under 3 months, it is only accepted with the serviced apartments. Please book online by emailing to [email protected] or call us at +84 2758178.
Who decides the last rental price?
It will be made by both the Tenant and the Landlord with professional & objective help from VietLand . Thus, the Tenant can obtain the best price of the best.
What benifits can I earn from Vietland's housing rental services?
>> Saving your precious time: Vietland is a professional Real estate company, so we are able to assist you rent the right property rapidly.

>> Saving your money:

First of all, you do not have to pay us any commission when renting a home or house with us. The landlord has to do that. A question may arise by doing so, the intermediary rental is higher than the direct rental by owners, isn't it? The answer is absolutely NO, because the Landlord can get the house rent out faster and enjoy professional property services of VietLand.

Secondly, since we know the availability of properties and the market rental prices well, we can give you the better advice of the realty location - the right home or house; the right price; the better negotiation and the better services.
What benifits can I earn from Vietland's housing rental services?
>> Saving your precious time: Vietland is a professional real estate company, so we are able to assist you rent the right property rapidly.

>> Saving your money:

First of all, you do not have to pay us any commission when renting a home or house with us. The landlord has to do that. A question may arise by doing so, the intermediary rental is higher than the direct rental by owners, isn't? The answer is NO, because the Landlord can get the house rent out faster and enjoy professional property services of VietLand.

Secondly, since we know the availability of properties and the market rental prices well, we can give you the better advice of the realty location - the right home or house; the right price; the better negotiation and the better services.
What tasks should I do if foreigners rent my home?
Firstly, get the foreigners' visa and passport to register their residency at Hanoi's Police Secondly, keep the home in good conditions before, after and during the Lessee are staying. Thirdly, repair the home as the Lessee's requirements (the repairing works are negotiated by both the Tenant and the Landlord. All the costs will be paid by the Client). Learn more
What should I do to rent out my home easily and quickly?
Location: if your property is in the right position, it is an advantage of the fast rental. However, a handful of houses are not, thus you should:

>> Make sure your home is in good condition by: - Privide high standard constrcution materials - Offer excellent electricity and water systems. - Support furniture: two-way air-con, fridge, washing machine with dryer, cable/satillite TV, wardrobe, master beds, mattresses, electricity generator, high speed internet (ADSL), phone line, safe box etc. Make sure all the things working well.
- Keep your house neatly and things in order.

>> Water your plants and take care of your lawn court if yes.
>> Be sure your home in good security.
In addition, if you are a friendly, open-hearted, that is strong point.
What should I do to rent out my private office easily and fast?
Just do the same as the home rental, except furniture supply. It will be negotiated by the Lessee and you.

Some comments on the Apartments/Condos or House in Hanoi !!!

by Horizon (New Hanoian)
The major difference is the likelihood of construction noise. Almost EVERYONE who has lived in a house in Hanoi has had to deal with a few months' worth of LOUDconstruction on a neighbouring house. While there are noise bylaws in Hanoi, they are neither enforced nor respected. I've had nights when I've had trouble sleeping because it's "brick-delivery" night; mornings when I've been awoken at 6 am by jack-hammering on the other side of the wall; my good friend was nearly impaled one morning as he left his house by a concrete rod dropped off the roof of his neighbour's house. In Hanoi, the construction workers LIVE in the house their building, so they can do work whenever they want (and since it's cooler at night, they often prefer to do the heavy, hard, loud work then).

Someone that has not lived in Hanoi before cannot understand how much construction there is in Hanoi. In Hanoi, there is construction on EVERY block.

Think of it this way: in general, a house in Hanoi gets torn down every 15 years and completely rebuilt. Since houses are about 10 metres wide, that means every year, one house, very close to you is being torn down. It's even worse in the districts you've mentioned because those are the areas the richer like to live in, so there's always a demand for the houses to be taller and taller (so torn down and rebuilt).

If you live in an apartment building, you won't hear nearly as much construction since the apartment building's parking lot usually causes quite a separation between the buildings and any houses that might be being rebuilt.

As well, while in the West, apartment buildings tend to be built close together, it's the opposite here in Hanoi, so if you live in an apartment building in Ba Dinh or Dong Da, they WON'T be building another apartment building near you anytime soon.

You shouldn't use the word "condo" in Hanoi, since the amenities that accompany condos in the West are, to the best of my knowledge, non-existent in Hanoi.

Does anyone know of an apartment building in Hanoi with a gym in it? I can't imagine any do (serviced apartments excepted). Correcting: Actually now there're many luxury condos furnished with gypms and pools such Skycity - Lang Ha, Southern RichLand- Cau Giay, Golden Westlake, Keanang Landmark Tower etc

As well, apartment buildings, being tall, allow you to rise above the mosquito level. If you're paranoid of dengue fever, that's a big advantage to apartment buildings.

In an apartment building, there's also much less likelihood of a neighbour tapping into your hydro, water or internet lines, thus forcing you pay for their usage. That's a frequent concern in Hanoi.

But apartments are also much more sterile and smaller, there is always the possibility of neighbour's children using the hallways as playground (happened to a friend of mine), and because they are surrounded by parking lots, it's further to walk to anything.

If you live in a house in Hanoi, there will be a store within a 1-minute walk, and probably a hair-salon, a pharmacy and a few restaurants. It takes me 2 minutes just to get to the street from my building.

It also seems like the friends that I have that live in houses find it easier to get in touch with their landlord (and get things fixed) than those living in apartment buildings (but that obviously differs from situation to situation).

Conclusion: If you want to find the right place to stay, trouble-free accommodation or office, please don't hesitate to contact Viet Land to be offered the best. We're dedicated to making you a better life

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