Property Focus
Stylish Entertainment Centre ‘The Heritage Walk’ Inaugurated
A Stunning entertainment centre in Siem Reap has officially opened. On 16 November, 2018, ‘The Heritage Walk in Siem Reap was officially inaugurated. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, The Heritage Walk is designed in a Khmer architectural style, with the attractive design of the building reflecting Khmer identity. The entertainment centre was developed by Metro Lifestyle Development and is ...
Read MoreBoeng Kak Ti Pir Largest Shareholder in Rental Apartment Supply in Tuol Kouk
While Tuol Kouk District is potentially strong in almost every aspect in property sector, Boeng Kak Ti Pir has captured the highest share of rental apartment supply. This reflect the recent real estate report compiled by one of Cambodia largest property appraisal Vtrust Appraisal Cambodia showing that apartment in Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir has become the largest market leader among other Sangkat...
Read MoreHome Loan Regulations Toughen in Thailand
In an effort to reduce speculation in the residential property market, Thailand’s central bank announced new rules at the start of October that will toughen mortgage lending requirements. From January 2019, a cap of 80% will be placed on the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio limit for homes valued more than THB10 million (USD306,466) which means buyers must place a minimum down payment of 20%. The new ...
Read MorePhnom Penh 4th Most Popular Asian Destination for Chinese Lgbt Property Buyers
As the Chinese outbound property investment market diversifies and becomes more sophisticated, a recent survey has shown Phnom Penh to be in the top five Asian destinations for Chinese LGBT property investors. With household wealth estimated to be worth US$1.5 trillion and annual purchasing power in 2017 of US$938 million combined with a high level of domestic prejudice, China’s 90 million-stro...
Read MoreFirst Luxury Hotel From Japan Opens in the Kingdom
A Japanese firm has recently opened its first luxury hotel in Cambodia. In the first week of November, Starts Corporation (Starts Corporation), a subsidiary of Starts Corporation Inc. (Japan) opened its first-ever hotel project. Called Hotel Emion Phnom Penh, this new luxury project is located in Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh (in front of the Hotel Cambodiana) allowing visitors to see the bea...
Read MoreTax on Real Estate of Cambodia
Cambodia has seen tremendous growth in the real estate sector, both in residential and commercial developments. This growth has bought changes in the landscape of the country and also in the law and regulations relevant to the sector, including the tax code. Under tax law, the term “immovable property” defines not only land but also includes houses, buildings and other improvements that are built ...
Read MoreSihanoukville Seeing an Influx of Five-star Hotel Investment
Photo by Derek Watson While Sihanoukville is experiencing room shortages, investment in five-star hotel projects is rapidly rising, bringing thousands of rooms for this tourism city. Within the first week of November 2018, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved five five-star hotel projects, equivalent to about 3,000 rooms. The projects include Qin Yue Garden Hotel, Pr...
Read MoreMulti-million Community Mall to Showcase in Boeung Keng Kang Area
New community mall worth nearly US$10 million to showcase in Boeung Keng Kang area very soon called Noro Mall. Over the past weekend, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved the a US$9.2 million investment for this community mall. Noro Mall will cover an area of approximately 3300 square meters with a net leasable area of 7900 square meters showcasing along Norodom Bou...
Read MoreProperty Sector Contributed Millions of Dollars to Cambodia in 2018
The robust performance of the property sector has generated millions of dollars to Cambodia in 2018, according to the General Department of Taxation (GDT). H.E Kong Vibol, Delegate of Royal Government of Cambodia, In Charge as Director General of General Department of Taxation (GDT) told reporters at the recent ‘Tax Forum’ that property tax collection in 2018 is very strong compared to last yea...
Read MoreEuroCham: Dialogue and engagement better than penalty
Having more dialogue and engagement is better than having a policy of penalty, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham). On 25 October, 2018, Mr Arnaud Darc, Chairman of EuroCham said in the annual ‘Tax Forum’ that one way to promote the culture of compliance in Cambodia is a need for more collaboration between relevant parties. “Dialogue and engagement can bring ...
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