NovNovAsia blog: start with the decision you need to make
Start with the decision you need to make: a purchase, documents, tax or payment, a district, letting or market comparison. Each guide gives a practical answer, its limits and a next step; changing figures and terms still need checking at the decision date.
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No results for "{query}". Try a different phrase.Best neighbourhoods in Phnom Penh
Eight areas for different lifestyles — compared by routes, schools, healthcare, transport and daily life.
Phnom Penh districtsBKK1 for property investors
Tenant demand, asking rents, unit selection, operating costs, competition and resale risk in the central district.
Ownership for foreignersBuying a resale condo in Cambodia
A step-by-step guide for foreigners: strata title, foreign quota, seller checks, debts, tax, payment and registration.
Living: daily lifeHealthcare in Phnom Penh
Clinics, insurance and emergency care: where to go, how direct billing works and when evacuation may be needed.
Living: daily lifeHome services in Phnom Penh
Finding and managing cleaners, laundries, technicians and household help — pricing, access control and handling problems.
Living: daily lifeInternational schools in Phnom Penh
IB, Cambridge, Canadian, Australian and French schools — curricula, fees and admissions.
Living: daily lifeMoving within Phnom Penh
How to organise a local move: compare movers, protect furniture, book building access and avoid deposit disputes.
Investment & yieldReady condo or off-plan in Cambodia
Choosing between a completed unit and off-plan: price, instalments, title, rental income, delay and exit risk.
Living: daily lifeSafety in Phnom Penh
Real risks and practical rules: phone theft, traffic, night travel, building security, health risks and emergencies.
Taxes & costsTaxes in Cambodia for foreigners
Tax residence, salary, remote and rental income for foreigners — how it is assessed and what to check. Not a substitute for tax advice.
Home pestsAnts, cockroaches, termites and geckos
How to protect a home from ants, cockroaches and termites, deal safely with geckos and control pests without unnecessary chemicals.
Cultural differencesCultural differences in Cambodia
How communication, refusals, conflict, time, seniority and religious places may differ — and how to adapt without losing boundaries.