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Cambodia real estate: guides & breakdowns

Laws, taxes, Phnom Penh districts, yields and deal mechanics - no marketing fog.

Living: daily life

After-school activities for children in Phnom Penh

Sport, swimming, music, art, robotics and holiday camps for children, with advice on safety, transport and scheduling.

City living

How to evaluate Phnom Penh before moving

How to test Phnom Penh as a future resident, not a tourist: neighbourhoods, housing, transport, costs, healthcare and daily life.

Living: daily life

Can you live in Cambodia without speaking Khmer?

Where English is enough, when Khmer matters, which phrases are most useful and when a professional interpreter is essential.

City living

Living in Phnom Penh after 50

Evaluating Phnom Penh after 50: healthcare, insurance, housing, heat, transport, safety, social life and a trial stay before moving.

Living: daily life

Cambodia weather and seasons guide

A month-by-month guide to Cambodia’s weather: the coolest period, peak heat, the rainy season, housing, mould and daily routines.

Phnom Penh districts

How to choose a condo floor in Phnom Penh

Lower, middle and upper floors compared on noise, lifts, heat, views, rent and resale—without the “higher is better” rule.

Phnom Penh districts

Best window orientation for a Phnom Penh condo

Morning and afternoon sun, seasonal wind, driving rain, noise, views and the risk of future construction.

Phnom Penh districts

Corner or internal condo unit in Phnom Penh

Cooling, noise, windows, privacy, layout, rent and resale—when the corner premium is actually worth paying.

Phnom Penh districts

How many lifts should a Phnom Penh condo have?

Unit count, height, waiting times, service lifts, breakdown redundancy and the operating documents to check.

Phnom Penh districts

Which condo amenities increase rent in Phnom Penh?

Which facilities help an apartment rent faster and which mainly raise the service charge: pools, gyms, parking, coworking.

Phnom Penh districts

Mixed-use or fully residential development?

Offices, hotel, retail, lifts, parking, noise and rental demand: when mixed-use helps and when it gets in the way.

Phnom Penh districts

Large development or boutique condominium?

Management, costs, lifts, amenities, privacy and resale liquidity: when scale helps and when it gets in the way.