Property Focus
Five New Development Masterplans Approved for Bokor National Park
The masterplan and development plans for five small-scale ecotourism investments in Bokor National Park was officially approved at the review meeting on Monday 25 October. The approval of these projects was co-decided by the Ministry of Environment, Kampot Provincial Administration, Department of Environment, Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastral Office of Kampot […]
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China to Expand Property Tax Trail to Check Speculation
The Chinese government has decided to expand the property tax trail, which is a part of reforms in the sector aimed to promote “rational housing consumption”. China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, on Saturday approved the latest plan, according to Xinhua. The announcement comes with President Xi Jinping pushing for more “common […]
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Why Is Toul Kork District First Choice for Residential Living?
Toul Kork is one of Phnom Penh’s districts known as the most popular area for residence after Boeung Keng Kang and Chamkarmon district. Among the 10 communes of the district, two main communes, Boeung Kak I and Boeung Kak II, are most popular for residence with good infrastructures, especially the 3 main business roads: St. […]
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New Villa Type and Sales Open House: Chankiri Palm Creek Marches Towards A Better Way of Living
Award-winning real estate developer Urbanland held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the new phase development of Chankiri Palm Creek, followed by an Open House launching event on Saturday 23 October. Designed to put people’s needs first and reflect buyers’ aspirations for a better future, the new development brings to life Urbanland’s people-centered design philosophy. […]
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Cambodia Wins Three Recognitions from ASEAN Sustainable Cities Awards Event
Phnom Penh, Sen Monorom and Kep cities have grabbed three certificates of recognition for clean land, water, and air from the 5th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City (ESC) Award event organised by Indonesia on 21 October. The award-giving ceremony was held virtually via Zoom, with the participation of governors and relevant officials from across ASEAN countries. […]
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Gov’t Sets New Regulations Strengthening Control Over Casino Businesses in Cambodia
The Cambodian government has issued new regulations to strengthen control over casino businesses in Cambodia, with all operators required to have a specific minimum capital depending on the types of business. The sub-decree, dated 26 August and released to the public within this week, stated that for casinos operating within an integrated commercial gambling centre, […]
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Pandemic & Rise in Office Supply in Q3 Pulls Occupancy Rate Down by 4.6% Q-o-Q
The office market in Phnom Penh in Q3 remains under pressure with a 4.6% q-o-q drop in occupancy rates, and a 1.9% to 2.8% decrease of quoted rental prices across various types, according to CBRE Cambodia’s recent report. Given the current situation, landlords should be cautious of risks only not from the high vacancies caused […]
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Retail Occupancy & Rental Rates Slide Further in Q3 2021: CBRE
Three new community mall projects were completed during the third quarter this year with four new international retailers joining the market, while occupancy and the rental rates continue to decline due to the pandemic pressure, according to CBRE’s most recent report. The completed retail projects are SCG Design Village, The Commune, and MC Park. Meanwhile, […]
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King Officially Endorses New Investment Law
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has officially endorsed the newly drafted investment law. The Royal Decree on endorsing the Investment Law of Cambodia was dated 15 October and was published on 21 October. The draft was discussed by the government and parliament discussed and approved it in September. The law consists of 12 chapters and […]
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Transport Minister Urges US Firms to Engage More in Infrastructure Development
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has placed high hopes on the US private sector gradually becoming further involved in the Kingdom’s infrastructure development, by urging US firms to consider bidding for more public projects in Cambodia. HE Sun Chanthol made the remarks in an online meeting on 20 October with […]
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