Let’s Find Out! EP49: Real Estate Market Update in Q3

The Phnom Penh Real Estate Market in Q3 of 2020 remains under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, compared to other neighbouring countries, the Cambodian market shows the most significant recovery steps. What is the overview of the real estate market in the third quarter?

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Let’s Find Out! EP48: To What Extent Can Foreigners Acquire Ownership of Co-owned Property?

To facilitate the business environment and foreign investment in Cambodia, especially in the construction and real estate sectors, the Cambodian government has established a law regarding foreign ownership of co-owned buildings. To what extent can foreigners acquire ownership of co-owned buildings?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 47: Does renovating an existing property require a permit?

Before starting any construction project, the project owner must first apply for a construction permit from different authorities depending on the type and size of the project. But what about renovating or reconstructing an existing building? Is the owner required to file a request for a permit?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 46: 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. 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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Let’s Find Out! EP 45: The differences between real estate evaluation and estate service business

By law, all businesses in Cambodia must be registered and pay taxes. Similarly, businesses providing real estate evaluation service and real estate services also need licenses. What are the differences between the two types of businesses, and what are the legal procedures to open these businesses?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 44: Tax on Unused Land in Cambodia

Tax payments on properties are not all the same. For instance, the tax base of unused land is not the same as the tax base of immovable property, which refers to land, houses, buildings, and other structures built on it. How is the tax on unused land determined?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 43: How to avoid disputes in property sale and purchase transaction

Disputes while making sale and purchase transaction of the property is to avoid because it is a waste of time and resources. What are the essential information that buyers should understand?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 42: What Type of Land Developments Must be Approved by the Competent Authorities?

Land is a type of immovable property that has great potential in the real estate business in Cambodia. There are many forms of land development and each of them is controlled by different laws and regulations. What type of land developments must be approved by the competent authorities?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 41: Types of license or permit for real estate business in Cambodia

All development business for condominiums, land lots, office buildings, malls and residences for the purpose of selling or leasing long-term must be licensed by the Ministry or permitted by the Provincial-Municipal Department. How many types of license or permit for real estate business are there in Cambodia?

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Let’s Find Out! EP 40: Tips to Choose High-Quality Steel Pipe

The Cambodia construction sector has been growing rapidly. Steel plays an important role in this rapid growth, but how do we choose the right steel pipe, because at a glance they all look similar?

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