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HANOI EXPAT HOUSING GUIDE


Moving to, and living in, Hanoi is relatively easy. Different people have widely varying needs, but here are some resources that I found useful when I first moved to Hanoi.

Housing: Finding a place to live in Hanoi depends largely on your budget. You can rent a room from a family or a local living quarter housing starting at about $200 a month. There are also fully serviced apartments that can run upwards of $3,000 a month, and everything in between. You can also negotiate with most hotels, ranging from the backpacker to the five star, for reduced rates on long-term stays. I was looking for a furnished apartment, with plenty of hot water, air conditioning (necessary if you'll be there between min-April to mid-October), and a backup generator (required if you want regular electricity), and prices tended to start at about $700. After deciding on your price range, the next step will be deciding where in Hanoi to live. The two primary areas foreigners tend to live are either in the central area (in the Hoan Kiem or Hai Ba Trung districts) or in the Tay Ho (West Lake) suburb (about 15 min. from the central area). I wanted to live within walking distance of where I worked and close to restaurants and food stalls, so I had a strong preference for the central area. Another important consideration is noise-- Hanoi can be very noisy, so think about the location and the thickness of windows.

Transportation: A taxi from the airport to Hanoi costs $10-$12 and can be paid in either dollars or dong. Within the city, taxi's are relatively cheap (insist on the meter), but even cheaper are Xe Oms (hugging motorcycles) or motorcycle taxis; be sure to negotiate the fare beforehand. Cyclos are also cheap, and a fun way to sightsee, but are slow for everyday use.

I wasn't ready for a motorbike when I first moved to Hanoi, so I opted for a bicycle instead. Although the traffic looks (and is) daunting, a bicycle is a great way to get around the city-- Hanoi is small and flat. The ancient quarter has several places to rent bicycles, but they are not in the best shape. There are several bicycle shops on Ba Trieu, prices start at about $28 for a Chinese-made bike, but be careful that you are buying a new one rather than an old one that has been cleaned and repainted. I bought my new joint-venture Vietnam/Japan model with basket, lock, and two year warrantee for $48 (12 Trang Thi). Bring a helmet with you, because they are virtually impossible to find in Hanoi.

Just to add to that...you can actually find a place from as little as $150. My place is a single studio room (bed one end, sitting area and desk the other), with my own kitchen and bathroom - the cost is $180. This includes hot water and air con.

As for crash helmets there is a whole street of them here...go to Pho Hue. Now not all will be top quality and would pass safety tests back home but there should be something to fit you and keep you safe.

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With professional and experienced consultants, Golden Ant Housing is the best choice for you in real estate services when you are living in Hanoi!

Viet Long Housing Agency
51 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.
Tel: 04- 37185203 fax: 04- 37198287
hot-line: +84983315588
E-mail: Rental@vietlonghousing.com
Web: Http://www.vietlonghousing.com

Testimonial from customers:

I think the greatest testament to someone's professionalism and skill is whether you use them again when you are in need of the same service. Indeed this week I began to search for a new house in Hanoi and the first person I contacted was Viet Long Housing. San (the agent) helped me find the current house I live and in a just a few days the new house I will be moving into. San is not only extremely friendly and speaks good English but he actually listens to what you want and doesn't try and pressure you into anything less. I always give friends San's number when they move into town and I will continue to do so in the future. San is definitely the first person every expat should call when looking for a place.

Mr. Ben Auggust
from America

Hanoi Expat Housing Agent
13/19 Lieu Giai St, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city, Vietnam
mobile: +849 3223 7988
Tel: +84 3995 3756

Setting up home in Hanoi

The Expat Info Desk relocation guide to Hanoi offers a one-stop overview of all the popular residential areas in the city. We present facts and figures related to each area and provide details about nearby amenities, transportation links and proximity to the city’s main areas. When you arrive in a new city it can be difficult to choose where to live, our expat guide can help by presenting you with all the information you need to choose a place to live that is suitable for your needs.
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Apartments for rent in Tay Ho district, Hanoi
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Please contact to
Viet Land Housing Co.,Ltd
Address: 7f/l No.126 Chua Lang Street, Dong Da district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel.: + 04 6 2758 178 - Fax: + 04 6 2758 179
Email: vietland@vnhome.com.vn or rental@vietlandhousing.vn
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Hotline: +84 (0) 98 988 5 229


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My contact details:
Mr. Giang Nguyen
BillTran Ltd. Co
Vnhousing Real Estate Services Department
Address: Room 1508, CT 14A2, Ciputra Urban Area, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hotline: +84 988 326 057
Email: vn360.giang@gmail.com
Website: http://vnhousing.vn or https://sites.google.com/site/realinhanoi/