Government Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to 31 October

The Cambodian government has decided to extend the property tax payment deadline to 31 October 2020, according to an official notice from the General Department of Taxation (GDT)’s on 25 September. The deadline was originally set for 30 September. However, since many property owners have yet to pay their tax, the GDT decided to extend […]

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Thailand Leads ASEAN Smart Cities Initiative

At the ASEAN 2019 Summit prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, member nations discussed harnessing technology to achieve sustainable security and development and boost connectivity and cooperation. At the summit, Thailand presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative with its 4.0 economic blueprint aiming to convert three provinces into smart cities and ultimately […]

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Indonesia’s New Capital On Hold Due To COVID-19 Impact

Photo by: Get About Asia Indonesia’s multi-billion dollar plan to develop a new capital city on the island of Borneo have been formally put on hold as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. Indonesia’s Minister for National Development Planning, Suharso Monoarfa, told Reuters on 19 August that “We putting as our number one […]

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US-China Fight over Union Development Group Could Harm Cambodia’s FDI and Real Estate Market

Economists, analysts, and real estate experts are concerned that the geopolitical fight between US and China over the Union Development Group (UDG) in Cambodia could hurt Cambodia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and real estate market, especially in Koh Kong province. On 15 September, the US Treasury Department issued a statement imposing sanctions on the UDG […]

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Fewer Occupants Seen in Rental Shophouses

By Eric Wong Chon Lap Many shophouses have signs looking for new tenants, as the commercial real estate market in Phnom Penh feels the brunt of COVID-19 which has brought a sharp decline in investment volumes and rental prices. Shophouses in Cambodia are usually 2-3 storey buildings together with ground floor spaces, usually rented out […]

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The Process of Title Conveyance for Land with Soft and Hard Title

Transferring ownership is the basic yet necessary procedure after purchasing or selling any real estate. To avoid dispute, both the seller and the buyer are required to know the procedure. How to legally perform title transfer? What are the essential steps? What are the similarities and differences between soft title and hard title when transferring? […]

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Urban Village Signs MoU with GRA to Boost Sales Amid COVID-19

Urban Village signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Real Estate Association (GRA) on 14 September to strengthen its sales amid the COVID-19 crisis. Founder and CEO of Urban Village Real Estate Development Company Mr Ben Li told Construction & Property Magazine that, “The MoU will allow GRA to focus on Urban Village Condo Sales and […]

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HLH Group Acquires 1.2-hectare Plot in Toul Kork for New Mixed-Use Development

Public Housing Development (Cambodia), a subsidiary of real estate firm Hong Lai Huat (HLH) Group, has inked a deal with Lao Channara to acquire a 1.2-hectare land plot in Toul Kork district for its new mixed-use development. According to The Business Times, the two firms entered an agreement on 11 September, with a purchase price […]

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How Will Capital Gains Tax Affect the Real Estate Market in Cambodia?

Some have claimed that the tax is way too high and is not the right time amid the COVID-19 crisis. Others have said it is an effective way to control unregulated inflated property transactions and increase state revenue.

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LED Expo Thailand Goes Fully Virtual, Online Show to be held from 18-20 November

With the safety of stakeholders in mind, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and IMPACT Exhibition Management – the organisers of LED Expo Thailand + Light ASEAN 2020 – have decided to go completely virtual for 2020 edition, which will take place from 18-20 November this year. Meanwhile, the physical edition to the show has been postponed […]

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