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.SPA contract in Cambodia: what to check
What the sale and purchase agreement fixes, which clauses to check, and where the risks usually hide.
Living: housingStudio vs one-bedroom in Phnom Penh
Studios vs one-bedroom apartments compared: entry price, tenants, layouts, costs and liquidity.
City livingLiving in Phnom Penh: pros and cons
An honest look at housing, costs, transport, healthcare, schools, climate, safety and who the city suits.
City livingPhnom Penh or Siem Reap for living
The two cities compared for everyday life: costs, jobs, housing, healthcare, schools, transport and pace.
Visas & statusLong-stay visas for Cambodia in 2026
Type E, EB, EG, ER and ES extensions, documents, work permits, travel and family status.
WorkWorking in Cambodia as a foreigner
How foreigners find work: in-demand skills, salaries, contracts, visas, work permits, tax and risks.
WorkRemote work from Phnom Penh
Setting up reliable remote work: home internet, backup SIM, electricity, coworking and a work budget.
First tripFirst trip to Cambodia
What to check before your first trip: visas, e-Arrival, KTI airport, money, SIM, healthcare and safety.
Strata titleStrata title in Cambodia: what it is and why it matters
How it differs from freehold and leasehold, what exactly is registered to a foreigner, and how to check a property before buying.
Remote purchaseHow to buy an apartment in Cambodia remotely: a step-by-step guide
Booking, vetting the developer, the SPA contract, paying from abroad, 0% installments and getting the title.
Taxes & costsTaxes and costs when buying property in Cambodia: the full list
The 4% stamp duty and current reliefs, the 0.1% annual tax, rental tax, and the deferred capital gains tax.
Investment & yieldIncome from Cambodia property: three models without the gloss
Three income models for a Cambodia apartment — market rent, GRR with buyback, and price growth: where the income comes from, the main risk of each, and how to calculate ROI on a real example.