The Journal

Neighborhood intelligence, relocation guides, warning notes, and market observations for expats moving around Vietnam.
  • · LeaseInVietnam Team · guides

    Hanoi International School Expat Housing Guide 2026

    Compare housing options near UNIS, BIS Hanoi, Concordia, and BVIS. Rent rates, commute times, and family-friendly condo complexes in Tay Ho and Starlake.

    • #hanoi
    • #international-schools
    • #expat-family
    • #tay-ho
    • #starlake
    • #ciputra
    • #long-bien
  • · LeaseInVietnam Team · guides

    Pet Friendly Apartments Hanoi: Expat Housing Guide

    Comprehensive guide to pet-friendly apartments in Hanoi. Dog and cat rules, pet-friendly condos in Tay Ho and Ba Dinh, vet clinics, and deposits.

    • #hanoi
    • #pet-friendly
    • #expat-housing
    • #tay-ho
    • #ba-dinh
    • #pet-relocation
  • · LeaseInVietnam Team · guides

    Tech Founder Work Permit Exemption Housing 2026

    Work Permit Exemption (WPE) guide for tech founders in Vietnam: office & residential lease setups, VAT invoices, Law No. 27/2023/QH15, CT07/CT08 police.

    • #tech-founders
    • #work-permit-exemption
    • #wpe-visa
    • #corporate-lease
    • #tax-residency
    • #vietnam-business
  • · LeaseInVietnam Expat Advisory Team · guides

    Vietnam Expat Condo Subletting & Lease Transfer Guide

    Learn how to legally sublet or transfer a condo lease in Vietnam under Article 471 Civil Code, avoid deposit forfeiture, and re-register police tạm trú.

    • #subletting vietnam
    • #lease transfer
    • #break lease
    • #deposit return
    • #expat lease guide
  • · LeaseInVietnam Team · guides

    Vietnamese Landlord Negotiation & Rent Etiquette Guide

    Master rent negotiation and cultural etiquette with Vietnamese landlords. Learn relationship building, Tet customs, and contract negotiation tactics.

    • #rent-negotiation
    • #landlord-etiquette
    • #vietnam-culture
    • #lease-contract
    • #expat-living
    • #renting-tips