NovOwnership, taxes and the deal mechanics
The legal and practical mechanics of a Cambodian deal: what the law allows a foreigner, what strata title and freehold mean, which taxes and fees the buyer pays, how to vet a developer, what the SPA fixes, and how payment and remote purchase work. These are YMYL topics — backed by specific sources and dates.
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How building rules, tourism licensing, guest registration, tax, insurance and operating costs affect short-term apartment letting in Cambodia.
Owner votingCondominium Owner Voting in Cambodia: Who Really Makes the Decisions?
How voting shares, majority thresholds, proxies, developer ownership and meeting records shape decisions in a Cambodian condominium.
Apartment on divorceDivorce or Separation: What Happens to a Cambodian Apartment?
How spouses and unmarried partners should deal with title, mortgage debt, rent, management, foreign divorce judgments, tax and Cambodian registration when a relationship ends.
Project account and escrowEscrow, a Development Account and an Ordinary Bank Account in Cambodia
How the three payment-account models differ, who controls withdrawals, and why a project account or major bank does not automatically guarantee a buyer's refund.
Force majeure and handoverForce Majeure and Delayed Apartment Handover in Cambodia
When a developer may extend the handover date, which events remain ordinary project risks, and how notice, causation, mitigation and a longstop date protect buyers.
Apartment after owner deathHow a Foreign Heir Can Register a Cambodian Condominium After the Owner's Death
A practical guide to inheriting a Cambodian condominium, including the death certificate, will, court procedure, acceptance of inheritance, debts, foreign-ownership eligibility…
Hidden condo debtsHow to Avoid Buying a Cambodian Condominium Apartment with Outstanding Debts
How to check service charges, reserve contributions, special assessments, utilities, taxes, tenant deposits and other liabilities before buying a completed resale apartment in Cambodia.
Stalled constructionIf a Developer Stops Construction in Cambodia
What buyers should check before withholding payments, terminating an SPA or joining a restructuring when a Cambodian project slows, stops or enters insolvency.
Multi-phase costsMulti-Phase Developments in Cambodia: Who Pays for Shared Areas Before Every Tower Is Built?
How owners in the first completed phase should assess shared land, facilities, service charges, construction costs, access rights and the risk that later phases are delayed or…
SPA contractReservation Agreement and Booking Deposit Before Signing an SPA in Cambodia
How to reserve an apartment in Cambodia safely by checking the unit, seller, recipient of funds, refund terms, SPA deadline, due diligence conditions and consequences of withdrawal.
Individual or company ownershipShould a Foreigner Buy a Cambodian Apartment Personally or Through a Cambodian Company?
When a Cambodian company can help multiple investors or an operating rental business, and when it merely adds accounting, tax filings, director risk and exposure of the apartment to…
Tenant not payingThe Tenant Has Stopped Paying: What a Cambodian Apartment Owner Can Do
How to document rent arrears, serve notice, agree a payment plan, terminate a tenancy and recover possession without risky self-help.