Experts: Property Market Might Not Recover in 2021; Expected to Grow Fast in 2022
By the end of 2020, many analysts predicted that the real estate market would recover in 2021. However, due to the recent COVID community outbreak, the growth forecast has been changed to 2022 at the earliest. Chairman of the Board of Directors of CVEA and CEO of Realtor 168 Co., Ltd Lim Socheat said that […]
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Home improvement retail brands look to gain a foothold in Cambodia
With the increasing disposable income, rising consumer spending, remodel and renovation of homes; the rapid rate of urbanization of Phnom Penh, and the increasing middle-class population, these major drivers are increasing the number of new and existing home sales and home improvement businesses in Cambodia. In addition, cost control, innovation in products, better logistics, and […]
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Experts Share 6 Key Adaption Strategies to Survive While Waiting for Property Market Recovery
Local analysts are optimistic that the real estate market and the economy as a whole, could recover in early 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. However, from now to early 2022 is quite a long time to survive especially for businesses that are highly affected by the pandemic. Besides, the beginning of 2022 is only […]
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Experts: SHV’s Current Economic Slowdown Ending of First Growth cycle; Next Cycle Could be 5 times Higher
Real estate experts have predicted that the current slowdown in investment activities in Sihanoukville is just the end of the first growth cycle, with yet more investment waves to come soon with at least five times the current investment value. Experts shared their forecasts during a forum to discuss the real estate market status, which […]
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Number of Mortgage Applications in Q1 Increases by 15%, Though Values Drop by 4%
The number of mortgage application in Cambodia in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 15% compared to the previous quarter, according to a recent report by the Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC). The report added that even though there was an increase in the number of applications, the total value of mortgages, in contrast, dropped […]
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‘Cloud Kitchen’ a Future Trend & New Business Opportunity for Cambodia, say Experts
Real estate experts have forecast that the ‘Cloud Kitchen’ business model will become a future trend and potential investment opportunity in Cambodia, especially given recent lockdowns and the surge in COVID community outbreaks. The topic was discussed at a joint online conference between Pointer CEO Nguon Chhayleang and International Property Advisor (Singapore) Ku Swee Yong […]
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Redesigning Retail Space to Ease Delivery Service Key to Catching Up with Online Shopping Trend
The retail sector in Cambodia should consider redesigning its space and business model to catch up with the recent boom in online shopping and delivery services, say property experts. According to the CEO of International Property Advisor (Singapore) Ku Swee Yong in a webinar organised by Pointer on Saturday, the necessity to go to shopping […]
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Workplace Mobility in Cambodia 80% Below Baseline During Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has put significant pressure on the office market over the past year. The mobility of this sector has become even worse during the 2021 lockdown as people have been forced to work from home. According to Google Mobility Tracker, workplace traffic in Cambodia for April was at -80% below the baseline before […]
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Where Should You Buy Your Next Home? Why South Phnom Penh is Gaining in Popularity
When purchasing real estate, timing and location form the two core pillars of any successful investment strategy. If you make the investment at the right time and in the right place, the results can be lucrative, satisfying, and boost your lifestyle. Thus, it’s important to really study the trends and make the right choices. Now […]
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ADB Prepares Over US$1.3bn in Loans & Aid for Cambodia for 2021-2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared a total of over US$1.3 billion in loans and grant aid for Cambodia to support the country’s economic development and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an ADB report released on 28 April, of the total lending pipeline for 2021-2023, US$1.35 billion is in form of concessional […]
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