How Developers Thrive for Survival After the Market was Hit Hard

By Eric Wong Chon Lap Property developers are thriving for survival after the market was hit hard by circumstances such as the oversupply of residential units in the market, the outflow of foreign investments and the COVID-19 pandemic. Promotional campaigns became a necessity when the desired sales rates faded away. As a result, developers are […]

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Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Drafting Investment Guidebook to Attract More FDI

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce is currently compiling investment guidebooks for each province nationwide, aiming to help ease the business environment for investors, both local and international. As of today, the relevant institutions are focusing on finding input for investment guidebooks of two provinces, Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey. The books aim to serve as […]

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Real Estate Market Update in Q3 and Roadmap for Recovery

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, according to a report from CBRE Cambodia. The same report also projects that due to the very low number of cases, thanks to […]

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Simplex Vows to Dominate Cambodia Cabinetry Market in Next Five Years

Advertorial: As the construction and real estate sector in Cambodia has been growing steadily, the demand for interior decoration has also increased. Custom-made cabinets are one of the most popular furniture items on the market. So, how to find a high-quality custom made cabinet and which supplier to choose? Simplex Cambodia is one of the […]

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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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Q&A: New Capital Gains Tax & the Impacts on the Cambodian Real Estate Sector

After the Department of General Taxation (GDT) announced that all capital gains, including the profit gained from selling real estate, are subject to a 20% tax after 01 January 2022, there have been doubts regarding how exactly the new tax will be implemented. One of the leading law firms in Cambodia DFDL and renowned real […]

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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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Developments with Easy Access More Alluring to Investors

By Eric Wong Chon Lap Cambodians are demanding more and better homes. As a result, urban developments such as units, semi-detached houses, townhouses and shophouses within the Phnom Penh vicinity are becoming an appealing investment option. Units, semi-detached houses, townhouses and shophouses in Phnom Penh’s primary market have seen prices go up. This upward trend […]

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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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Home Fitness Refined

SEARA understands what matters most when you are considering purchasing a single piece of home equipment or building a complete home gym. Along with having the right fitness solutions, we also know that having the basic knowledge of the benefits from your exercises combined with helpful recommendations from industry experts and finally staying consistent with […]

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