Cabrinha
Irish expat in Vietnam
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Irish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 01 January 2014
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Good news ! Foreigners can own houses in VietNam after July 1st, 2015 by bophan
Dear all Foreigners ! Here is a good news for you that after July 1st, 2015 - Foreigners have 3 mouths visa can own houses and apartments. Vietnam will allow the foreign citizens to buy house for the first time with a simple requirement, they must ...
What happens after 50 years? Do you lose the property and it's value, or can you sell it after 49 years and the new owner gets 50 years? Read More
Vietnam consumer protection agency. Anybody have any experience
Hi Has anyone any experience of the consumer protection agency here? I have an issue with a large Vietnamese developer regarding details of buying (50 year transferable lease) an apartment from them. I would rather go down the route of negotiation ... Read More
Drill bit for ceramic tiles
Hi I'm find it impossible to find a drill bit to drill a hole in bathroom ceramic tiles to hang towel rails e.t.c. Any hardware store I go too offer me masonary or wood or steel drill bits which don't work. I've tried. I'm in ... Read More
Advice on SYM Husky
Does anyone know mutch about the Sym Husky? I'm thinking of buying 15 year old one. Are they a reliable bike and can parts be easily gotten? Thanks Cabrinha Read More
Thao Dien handyman? by Cabrinha
Does anyone know a handyman in the Thao Dien area who can do some very basic plumbing and electrical work? Thanks Cabrinha
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Thao Dien handyman?
Does anyone know a handyman in the Thao Dien area who can do some very basic plumbing and electrical work? Thanks Cabrinha Read More
Best place to buy affordable furniture in HCMC? by treesahquiche
I'm in the market for a desk, office chair, and bookcase (NOT just shelves). In the US, I'd go to Target (or OfficeMax or IKEA, during a sale) and find these things for about $150, $30, and $20, respectively. Is there a place in Ho Chi Minh City ...
3rd floor of The Vista in District 2 there is a factory outlet where they sell stuff at factory price. It's about one third the normal VN retail price. C Read More
Furniture Factory Outlet in District 2!
I just found a furniture factory outlet at The Vista building in D2. It's a showroom for their international bulk buyers but they sell off showroom samples at factory prices. They are on the 3rd floor and only open during office hours. Read More
Any football in Thao Dien?
Hi Does aanyone know what football teams play on the pitches at Parkland or also on the 5 a side pitches beside Thao Dien Peal? I'm new to the area and want to join some people for football in that area. I'm 39 years old so looking for a group not ... Read More
Where to get built in wardrobes? by Cabrinha
Hi All, I'm moving into a new apartment in District 2 soon and I would like to get a company to make and fit built in wardrobes. Does anyone know of a company that does this? Many thanks Cabrinha
I want to give this a bump in case anyone else can recommend another company that makes built in wardrobes apart from tne one Emmy mentioned. Read More
Where to get built in wardrobes? by Cabrinha
Hi All, I'm moving into a new apartment in District 2 soon and I would like to get a company to make and fit built in wardrobes. Does anyone know of a company that does this? Many thanks Cabrinha
Thanks Emmy ;) Read More
Where to get built in wardrobes?
Hi All, I'm moving into a new apartment in District 2 soon and I would like to get a company to make and fit built in wardrobes. Does anyone know of a company that does this? Many thanks Cabrinha Read More
Football in District 2?
Does anyone know the teams (and contact info) that play football in District 2? I haven't played in quite few years but I'd like to get back to playing some friendly football. I'm 39 years old so there must be some Vets teams around :) thanks in ... Read More
New arrival, want to meet people!
Hi guys, I've been coming to work here on and off for 10 years but have now recently just moved here full time. So it's time for me to work a little bit less and start to meet people and make friends. I'm 39 years old and have a successful ... Read More