Land Ministry Prohibits Construction & Demolition Work Without Permission

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has strongly prohibited all construction companies from entering into construction contracts with any owners that have not yet received a construction permit, repair permit, demolition permit and construction site opening permit from the competent authorities. According to the notification letter dated 2 March 2022, this ...

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PM Orders Relevant Ministries for Request Permission Before Using Expropriation Law

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the relevant authorities and ministries to ask for permission or approval before deciding to implement the Law on Expropriation, whereby the government can claim private land for public infrastructure development. PM Hun Sen made the order on 2 March during the inauguration ceremony of NR3. “The Law on Expropriation is generally enforced in cases where peop...

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Land Ministry, JICA Host Intensive Training Course on Construction Law Implementation

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with JICA, has organised a training program for 25 officials to strengthen the implementation of the new construction law. This training course is being conducted in two phases. The initial phase took place online from 7-14 February, while the main phase is scheduled for July to September 2022. After ...

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Understanding Technical Requirements for Land & Property Development

According to Prakas No. 087 DNS on land development, all developers must ask permission from the competent authority before developing any land or beginning any property development project. However, besides the permit, developers also have to follow other technical requirements. Commercial land developments shall follow the following legal requirements: 1. Must allocate 25% of the total lan...

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Is Buying Off-plan Property Good Choice in Cambodia?

By Harbor Property When it comes to buying property for investment or a permanent stay, generally you will have three options: 1. Buy project with construction completed 2. Buy under-construction project and 3. Buy off-plan property. Among the above three options, buying off-plan property is the popular method for some buyers due to three main reasons. First, if you purchase off-plan prop...

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CCA to Host Online Seminar Promoting Newly Enforced Construction Inspection Regulation

The Cambodian Constructors Association (CCA) will host an online seminar on 28 February to promote the newly-enforced construction regulations. The seminar will touch upon the detailed procedures of how to apply for a construction permit and a certificate of occupancy, as well as the importance of each license. The event also aims to provide up-to-date information on the trends of the developm...

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What is a Split Title? What to Do After Receiving Split Titles from Developers?

Split or divided title deeds have become popular in Cambodia’s real estate market, especially for the borey or Dey Lo (divided land plot business) sector. But what exactly is a split title? How many types are there? And as a buyer, what should you do after receiving a split title from the developer? According to Prakas No.087 on Land Development, a split title refers to the division or splittin...

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Land Ministry Issues New Prakas to Control Hazardous Construction

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas strengthening the management and control over dangerous construction throughout the country to ensure the safety of the public and neighbourhoods. Issued on 1 February, the Prakas focuses on three main points: explaining the level of construction hazards, hazards prevention measures, and management...

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New MPWT Service Centre to be Established in Sihanoukville

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to set up another new public service centre in Sihanoukville to bring services closer to the people and make it easier to provide services effectively. The centre is scheduled to be launched in March, located at Fury Mall in Sihanoukville, said HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at the annual meeting held on 27 January. “...

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Kampong Speu Authorities Confiscate 784ha of Illegally Encroached On Land in Aoral District

The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration has denied ownership and confiscated 784ha of illegally encroached on land in Phnom Aoral Wildlife Sanctuary According to Order No. 05/22 dated 20 January 2022, the two land plots are located in Trang village and Chambok village, Trapeang Cho commune, Aoral district. The confiscation was made after the authority found out that some encroachers have ...

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