How to choose a property for a single person

About the floor plan

In Vietnam, most singles live in a one-bedroom (= 1LDK) or one-room type property called STUDIO (studio). The size of one bedroom in Vietnam is about 50 square meters, which is larger and more spacious than in Japan, but the bathroom is unusually large and there is not much storage space. Therefore, Vietnamese rooms are not as functional as Japanese condominiums. The feeling changes depending on the height of the ceiling and the size of the balcony, so it’s a good idea to actually look at the room and decide without being confused by the size. Some people who often come to Vietnam to play with their families are considering a two-bedroom room, but the rent will be higher, so in Vietnam where the hotel fee is cheap, it is better to use the hotel each time. It’s cheap. Even in the studio type (= one room), the floor plan is good and there are spacious rooms, so it is good to consider depending on your budget and conditions.

About property type

Most of the single people living in Vietnam live in serviced apartments, apartments or condominiums. Please check the characteristics of each property type.

Condominium (apartment)

【merit】

Rent is cheaper than serviced apartments

There are many high-rise properties

【Demerit】

It takes a lot of money and time when a problem occurs.
Witness required when engineers come to repair

Serviced apartment

【merit】

Maid service includes rent
Fast repair of defects and basically no cost
No witness required for repairs
There is a reception and they will respond even at midnight

【Demerit】

Rent is high
Some residents are travelers
Residents are restless because maids come in every day! ??
There are few high-rise properties

About location

Generally, many people live in Japanese residential areas (Le Thanh Ton street and Pham Viet Chanh street), which are convenient for shopping and dining. Or those who commute to the industrial complex in the direction of Dong Nai live in an apartment in Binh Thanh district.

From the person in charge of DRAGON HOUSING

To briefly explain the difference between a condominium (apartment) and a serviced apartment, a serviced apartment is managed as a whole, and the management system is similar to that of a hotel. On the other hand, condominiums (apartments) have separate owners for each room, and the property management office basically exists for the management of common areas, and room defects are out of the jurisdiction. Therefore, the management system is very different from the serviced apartment, so if you do not want to worry about problems or have stress in dealing with problems, we strongly recommend the serviced apartments. However, condominiums (apartments) are cheaper to rent, so depending on your budget, those who are considering condominiums (apartments) can live in high-grade properties. Serviced apartments are always equipped with linens such as sheets and cooking utensils, so there is no need to purchase them, and maids and the Internet are included in the rent, so the total cost may be cheaper as a result. Properties in Vietnam have more troubles than in Japan, so if you don’t have a problem with your budget, we recommend a serviced apartment that can handle problems in case of problems. At first, search for properties by narrowing down to serviced apartments, and if there is no property you like, such as location and price, you can also search for condominiums (apartments) as an option.

How to choose a couple’s property

About the floor plan

Most couples living in Ho Chi Minh live in one bedroom (= 1LDK) or two bedrooms (= 2LDK). The area of ​​one bedroom in Ho Chi Minh is about 45-55 square meters. The area of ​​2 bedrooms is about 70-80 square meters. In the case of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms are the basis, and there is a lot of wasted space, so you can not feel the space as much as the number of square meters. Also, some people consider 3 bedrooms because their family and friends often come to visit, but the rent is also high, so in Ho Chi Minh, where the hotel fee is not so high, as a result. It is cheaper to use the hotel each time. ). Depending on your budget, it’s a good idea to compare a larger one-bedroom with a two-bedroom.

About property type

If you are a married couple living in Ho Chi Minh City, you can choose between a serviced apartment or a condominium (apartment) according to your budget and request. Please check the characteristics of each property type.

Condominium (apartment)

【Merit】

Rent is cheaper than serviced apartments.
There are many high-rise properties.

【Demerit】

It is very expensive and time consuming when a problem occurs.
Witness is required for repairs.

Serviced apartment

【Merit】

Maid service includes rent.
Defects can be repaired quickly and basically at no cost.
No witness is required for repairs.
There is a reception and they are available even at midnight.

【Demerit】

Rent is higher than condominiums.
There are few high-rise properties.
You are restless because the maid comes in every day! ??
Some residents are travelers.

About location

Generally, many people live in Japanese residential areas (Le Thanh Ton street and Pham Viet Chanh street), which are convenient for shopping and dining. Or those who commute to the industrial complex in the direction of Dong Nai live in an apartment in Binh Thanh district.

* Flooding during the rainy season

District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City is close to the river and the land is low, so it is often flooded when it rains heavily during the rainy season. Flooding along the Hanoi Highway is rare. Also, even if it is flooded, water will hardly enter the lobby or room. Also, since the whole of Ho Chi Minh is easily flooded, there is no place where it will never be flooded.

From the person in charge of dragon housing

To briefly explain the difference between a condominium (apartment) and a serviced apartment, a serviced apartment is managed as a whole, and the management system is similar to that of a hotel. On the other hand, condominiums (apartments) have separate owners for each room, and the property management office basically exists for the management of common areas, and room defects are out of the jurisdiction. Therefore, the management system is very different from the serviced apartment, so if you do not want to worry about problems or have stress in dealing with problems, we strongly recommend the serviced apartments. However, condominiums (apartments) are cheaper to rent, so depending on your budget, those who are considering condominiums (apartments) can live in high-grade properties. Serviced apartments are always equipped with linens such as sheets and cooking utensils, so there is no need to purchase them, and maids and the Internet are included in the rent, so the total cost may be cheaper as a result. Properties in Vietnam have more troubles than in Japan, so if you don’t have a problem with your budget, we recommend a serviced apartment that can handle problems in case of problems. At first, search for properties by narrowing down to serviced apartments, and if there is no property you like, such as location and price, you can also search for condominiums (apartments) as an option.

How to choose a family’s property

About the floor plan

Many families with children living in Ho Chi Minh City live in rooms with 2 bedrooms (= 2LDK) or more.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the size of a 2-bedroom is about 70-80 square meters, and the size of a 3-bedroom is about 100-130 square meters.
Basically, there are as many bathrooms as there are bedrooms, and depending on the property, there is a lot of wasted space, such as a maid’s room, so you won’t feel as spacious as the number of square meters.
Depending on your budget and conditions (“number of children”, “amount of luggage”, etc.), it would be a good idea to compare 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms. Compared to Japan, children have fewer opportunities to play outside and spend more time in the room, so we recommend choosing a room with a larger living room.

About property type

Most of the families with children living in Ho Chi Minh live in condominiums (apartments). The two-bedroom and three-bedroom luxury serviced apartments are expensive, so not many people fit their budget. Please check the characteristics of each property type.

Condominium (apartment)

【merit】

Rent is cheaper than serviced apartments

There are many high-rise properties

【Demerit】

It takes a lot of money and time when a problem occurs.
Witness required when engineers come to repair

Serviced apartment

【merit】

Maid service includes rent
Fast repair of defects and basically no cost
No witness required for repairs
There is a reception and they will respond even at midnight

【Demerit】

Rent is high
Some residents are travelers
Residents are restless because maids come in every day! ??
There are few high-rise properties

About location

Many families with children attending Japanese schools used to live in District 7 where Japanese schools are located, nowaday many people choose the 1st or 3rd district because families with children are convenient for shopping and eating. Or many families choose district 2 or Binh Thanh district for the same reason as those who choose district 1 or 3. International schools and Japanese kindergartens are often located in the district 2, but if you ask for these schools or kindergartens, you don’t have to live in the district 2 because the bus often comes to your property.

※About school bus

Since the bus stop for Japanese schools is fixed, we recommend that customers with children attending Japanese schools live in a property where the Japanese school bus stops. We introduce it on our website.
International schools and Japanese kindergartens often take a bus to your property if you request it.

* Flooding during the rainy season

District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City is close to the river and the land is low, so it is often flooded when it rains heavily during the rainy season. Flooding along the Hanoi Highway is rare. Also, even if it is flooded, water will hardly enter the lobby or room. Also, since the whole of Ho Chi Minh is easily flooded, there is no place where it will never be flooded.

From the person in charge of dragon housing

To briefly explain the difference between a condominium (apartment) and a serviced apartment, a serviced apartment is managed as a whole, and the management system is similar to that of a hotel. On the other hand, condominiums (apartments) have separate owners for each room, and the property management office basically exists for the management of common areas, and room defects are out of the jurisdiction. Therefore, the management system is very different from the serviced apartment, so if you do not want to worry about problems or have stress in dealing with problems, we strongly recommend the serviced apartments. However, condominiums (apartments) are cheaper to rent, so depending on your budget, those who are considering condominiums (apartments) can live in high-grade properties. Serviced apartments are always equipped with linens such as sheets and cooking utensils, so there is no need to purchase them, and maids and the Internet are included in the rent, so the total cost may be cheaper as a result. Properties in Vietnam have more troubles than in Japan, so if you don’t have a problem with your budget, we recommend a serviced apartment that can handle problems in case of problems. At first, search for properties by narrowing down to serviced apartments, and if there is no property you like, such as location and price, you can also search for condominiums (apartments) as an option.