The Journal

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

    EVN Electricity Tiers & Landlord Utility Markup Guide

    EVN electricity tiers vs landlord markup guide in Vietnam: Decision 2941/QD-BCT tariffs, Decree 17/2022 penalties, submeters, and lease protection clauses.

    • #evn-electricity
    • #utility-bills
    • #electricity-tiers
    • #landlord-markup
    • #tenant-rights
    • #hcmc-rental
    • #hanoi-rental
  • · LeaseInVietnam Editorial Team · guides

    Vietnam Temporary Residence Online Registration Guide 2026

    Complete guide to Vietnam foreign temporary residence online registration: National Public Service Portal workflow, Decree 144 fines, and TRC compliance.

    • #temporary-residence
    • #khai-bao-tam-tru
    • #immigration-vietnam
    • #online-portal
    • #landlord-compliance
    • #expat-visa
    • #decree-144
  • · LeaseInVietnam Editorial Team · living

    Vietnam Condo Management Fees & Sinking Fund Breakdown

    Vietnam condo management fees vs 2% sinking fund breakdown: Housing Law 2023 Article 152 rules, HCMC & Hanoi fee benchmarks, parking rates, and lease terms.

    • #condo-management-fees
    • #sinking-fund
    • #housing-law-2023
    • #apartment-costs
    • #bql-fees
    • #vietnam-living
    • #expats-saigon-hanoi
  • · Marcus Vance · property-review

    Lotte Center Hanoi Serviced Residence Review 2026

    Expat review of Lotte Center Hanoi Serviced Residences at 54 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh. 2026 rental rates, Evian spa, Lotte Mart retail, and Japanese expat living.

    • #lotte-center
    • #ba-dinh
    • #hanoi-expat-housing
    • #serviced-apartments
    • #diplomatic-corridor
    • #luxury-rentals
  • · LeaseInVietnam Editorial Team · trust-safety

    Mortgaged Apartment Lease Risks in Vietnam: Bank Consent

    Mortgaged apartment lease risks in Vietnam: Civil Code 2015 rules, bank consent letters, Pink Book mortgage checks, and foreclosure eviction protections.

    • #mortgaged-property
    • #bank-consent
    • #trust-safety
    • #pink-book
    • #foreclosure-risks
    • #vietnam-lease-law
    • #civil-code-2015