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.Gross vs net area in Cambodia
How to compare gross, net, balcony, saleable and title area, and reprice the real usable square metre before booking.
Condominium budgetHow to check a condominium budget
Which documents to request and how to assess the service charge, arrears and reserve fund to avoid future special assessments.
Installment stress testStress-test a developer installment plan
How to check the schedule: booking fee, down payment, monthly and handover balloon payments, currency risk and default.
Humidity and mouldHumidity and mould in an apartment
Why mould appears, how to tell condensation from a leak, control humidity and inspect a home before renting.
Living with petsLiving in Phnom Penh with pets
How to find pet-friendly housing, manage heat, vets and parasite prevention, and prepare documents to move a dog or cat.
Warranty after handoverWarranty after apartment handover
Which defects the developer should fix after handover, how to prepare a snagging list and what to do if repairs are refused.
Waste and recyclingWaste and recycling in Phnom Penh
How waste collection works, what is realistically recycled and how to handle plastic, batteries, electronics and bulky waste.
Foreigner restrictionsWhat foreigners cannot buy in Cambodia
Land, villas, ground-floor units and untitled apartments — what cannot be registered to a foreigner and which structures give no ownership.
Public holidaysCambodia public holidays in 2026: banks, schools, offices and travel
A practical guide to Cambodia's 2026 public holidays: when banks, schools and government offices close, what still operates and how to plan documents, payments and trips.
Elderly careElderly care in Phnom Penh: caregivers, home nursing and safer daily living
How to organise elderly care in Phnom Penh: caregivers, home nurses, clinics, medicines, apartment safety, emergency planning and family coordination.
Food and water safetyFood and water safety in Phnom Penh: tap water, ice, street food and delivery
How to make safer choices around water, ice, street food, restaurant meals and delivery in Phnom Penh, and when food poisoning symptoms require medical care.
Community and social lifeHow to build a social circle in Phnom Penh after moving
Where to meet people in Phnom Penh after moving: recurring activities, professional events, sport, language exchanges, expat communities and a first-month plan.