The Journal

Neighborhood intelligence, relocation guides, warning notes, and market observations for expats moving around Vietnam.
  • · le thi mai · living

    Saigon Pet-Friendly Condo Rules & Expat Guide 2026

    Comprehensive 2026 guide to Saigon pet-friendly condos: building management rules, weight limits, elevator rules, pet deposits, and top vet clinics.

    • #saigon-rentals
    • #pet-friendly
    • #building-rules
    • #expat-living
    • #condo-management
    • #ho-chi-minh-city
  • · LeaseInVietnam Living & Amenities Desk · living

    Condo EV Battery Safety & Basement Fire Rules 2026

    Understand Vietnam condo EV battery fire safety bylaws, QCVN 06:2022/BXD regulations, and basement charging cut-off rules for electric motorbikes.

    • #living
    • #ev-charging
    • #parking-rules
    • #condo-management
    • #fire-safety
  • · LeaseInVietnam Expat Banking Practice · living

    Vietnam Rental Deposit Escrow & Bank Holding Guide

    Exhaustive guide to rental deposit escrow accounts in Vietnam: SBV Circular 18/2024 compliance, Vietcombank & HSBC escrow setup, and deposit protection.

    • #living
    • #escrow-banking
    • #security-deposit
    • #tenant-protection
    • #vietnam-finance
  • · LeaseInVietnam Central Coast Research Desk · market-data

    Da Nang Beachfront Apartment Rental Index 2026

    Empirical 2026 Da Nang beachfront apartment rental index: pricing by beach zone, seasonal summer surcharges, typhoon insurance, and long-term lease discounts.

    • #market-data
    • #da-nang
    • #beachfront-rentals
    • #rental-index
    • #expat-housing
  • · LeaseInVietnam Market Research Desk · market-data

    HCMC Rent Prices by District 2026 Market Hub

    Comprehensive 2026 HCMC rent price data hub: per-sqm rates and monthly rental costs for studio, 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR units across key Saigon districts.

    • #market-data
    • #hcmc-rent
    • #district-prices
    • #rental-index
    • #expat-housing