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Centrally owned office buildings are owned by a single company or person. They are leased to tenants by the owner. Strata-title office buildings are co-owned buildings whereby the developer has split the property into multiple ownerships and sold some or all of the space on a unit by unit basis. There are many more technical […]

The length of the rent free fit-out period available for office space will vary depending upon the length of the lease term and the size of the office space taken. Most rent free fit-out periods are for between one and two months. Larger spaces and longer lease terms can often mean a longer rent free […]

The typical car parking ratio for office buildings in Phnom Penh is 1 space per 150 square meters. Car parking is usually chargeable.

A condominium is part of a co-owned building, which means that the units have been sold to a number of different buyers and that the units are owned by separate investors. A serviced apartment is a building which is controlled by an operating company and leased out on a unit by unit basis. Serviced apartments […]

Some pet friendly apartments exist, but they are a bit few and far between. Be sure to tell your agent about your pet so that they can pre-screen options and identify the best solution for you. Contact our Residential Leasing team today for a selection of the best pet friendly apartments in the city [internal […]

A typical office fit-out costs between US$250 and US$600 per square meter, but can be as much as $1,000 per square meter if a high-end finish or lots of technology enabled fittings are required. Our specialist office leasing brokers work with tenants of all different budgets and can help find the best solution for your […]

The commission payable on leasing deals varies by the type of property and the length of the lease terms. For a short term residential lease the commission would be equivalent to 1 month’s rent, or less. Longer terms can attract commission of up to 2 months rent. Occuaptional commercial leases will attract commission of between […]

The amount of deposit payable will change depending on the type of property that you are renting. For residential properties you should be prepared to pay between one and two months rent as a deposit. For commercial spaces, including office and retail, the general rule of thumb is that one months rent per year of […]

Your agent should clearly state any additional charges, but in general there are a few extra charges payable on top of rent. What is payable will change depending on the type of property you are renting. Commercial space, including offices, retail and industrial property will be subject to service charges and VAT will also be […]

It is usual for a developer to require buyers to obtain home insurance for their property upon handover of the unit. You should ask your agent and make sure you check the details closely in the legal documentation of the sale.

Normally yes you have the right to resell off-plan property in Cambodia, but this may be subject to some level of restriction, often tied to the sale rate of the project.

The most common scenario is that a one year warranty period is provided on new properties in Cambodia, but you should always check the details with your agent and ensure the details are noted in the legal documentation of the sale.

Mortgages are available from commercial banks in Cambodia. The requirements applied to the buyer will vary depending upon the type of property and the bank involved. Normally the buyer would have to be based in Cambodia and have a source of income in the country. Expatriate buyers can usually only obtain a shorter term mortgage, […]

In Cambodia the US Dollar is currently used for all real estate transactions and payments are made in US Dollars.

CBRE Cambodia would always suggest that you engage a lawyer to assist you and make sure you get the best advice available, however, there is no legal requirement for you to use a lawyer and for many purchasers buyers choose not to, particularly for off-plan borey, villa and condominium purchases.

There are lots of helpful guides available online, particularly from many of the law firms. You can access CBRE Cambodia’s Investment Guide here: [internal link to investment guide] or contact our agents for more assistance.

There are a wide range of commission rates that may apply to a property transaction in Cambodia. Buyers rarely pay commission unless using an agent to locate a specific type of property on their behalf. Purchasers are usually responsible for commission payments and the rate can vary between 2% and 12%. Higher commission rates are […]

VAT is payable on the transaction of buildings in Cambodia, but not on land. VAT is charged at the rate of 10%. Transfer tax (stamp duty) equivalent to 4% of the transacted value of the property is payable. Tax on Immovable Property: Tax is imposed at a rate of 0.1% on the value of the […]