Phnom Penh Apartment Hunting: 6 Things You Need To Know Before You Start!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2022
- 0:43 - #1 - Get an Agent
1:53 - #2 - "Furnished" Apartments
4:11 - #3 - Bargain!
7:25 - #4 - Untrustworthy Listings and Agents
12:30 - #5 - Distance From the City Center
14:13 - #6 - Don't Get an Agent
In this video, I will tell you six things you need to know when shopping for an apartment in Phnom Penh, or really anywhere in Cambodia. If I had known these things before I started looking for an apartment or flat, I would have saved myself a lot of headaches and money!
My wife's channel:
/ @williamandfamily
If you are looking for a real estate agent, here is my agent's contact information:
"Nam" at IPS Realty
nam@ips-cambodia.com
Whatsapp: +855 015 999 200
Thank you Eric! Point 4 is something I have been suspecting for a while now but some great pointers here. We arrive four weeks today!
One question: how quickly is it possible to move in? Say we find an apartment we like Monday morning, could we move in the same/next day?
That depends on the apartment. For many of the mid-rises and high-rises, you can move in the next day, though. There are offices within the buildings that can take care of the contract, deposit, etc.
Your option #6 is the best if they have a time to check around directly with the rental property. I also like to share this if they want to check out this Borey Peng Hout - Beng Snao which is a out 15 minutes drive out of PP on Hwy #1 across the Mekong River. This gated community is well-known for locals with beautiful Euro Parks, restaurants, and mixed of markets so you do not have to travel to PP if you don't want to. They have their rental office there for condos and townhomes for rent with reasonable prices. BTW, the Hwy #1 is going to Vietnam. Cheers 🍷
Always bargain for better prices. It's renters market. Currently there's boom in apartments/ condo constructions. Too many buildings being built so shop around for better options.
Phnom Penh market has changed drestically for better.
Great video! As someone who plans to retire to Phnom Penh in the next few year these videos' are interesting.
Awesome video, I'm looking at moving to Cambodia, as my girlfriend is Cambodian, but my biggest worry is work, here in Australia I do security.
I'm afraid I'm not an expert on security job, but I wish you the best of luck!
Thanks for your advice Eric take care
Great vid
Excellent information. Thank you!
Love it. Tip 1… get an agent. Tip 6… don’t get an agent. I like the idea of wandering around Russian Market by myself. The more people in the loop, the more people to pay. Thank you.
You did a very good and thorough job on this video. Thanks.
Great advice...been thinking about it for 6 years, finally going to make the move.
Very useful, thank you! I'll be moving to Phnom Penh in November, so this info is a HUGE help
Thank you for the valuable information. I am moving in May to Phnom Penh from London and will be going through all this process. I appreciate your videos and good advises.
Thank you for the information
You're welcome!
How do I find an agent to help look for places to live for free like what you were talking about, your great, and very informative
William, there is contact info to a good agent in the description.
Thank you Eric for your video! I plan on visiting Phnom penh in September or October. Do they rent month to month?
Some do, but not most.
Hey Eric brother my name is Craig. I'm currently in America right now but planning to move to Phnom Penh. I'm 63 and retired . I get social security disability checks every month. I found out that I have to have a physical address for an apartment and that I also need a physical address for a bank account . so I can have my checks forward to bank in Cambodia banking system. So now I explained all that to you my question is. Do these apartments that you talking about have physical addresses. please let me know yes or no. Thank you brother for your time and I appreciate your videos.
Yes, all of the apartments have physical mailing addresses.
Thank you for the tips. Do you believe it’s possible to find short term like 1 month lease in all those condo advertising websites?
Not generally.
i was very lucky when i was in Cambodia in shinockville. i had a studio new with a great owner . He accepted just rent an $ 75 deposit. i stayed 6 months an no problem.
I don't doubt it. Since COVID, Sihanoukville has become a wasteland. I imagine owners are desperate to rent there.
Great video, I move there next month. Could you tell me how you pay for things before getting a bank account. I have a US debit card and Czech debit card.
Bring cash. They accept USD, though it's hard to break $100 bills.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 I can't bring USD, I'm in the Czech republic currently 😂 do they take cards
@@Wolfguyofficial The ATMs will, if you have an international ATM card.
Would Nam at IPS Realty hook me up with really really cheap room in PP which I could get AC put into? What about putting a dedicated professional fiber optic broadband internet into also?
How does one learn to bargain?
You'd have to ask Nam about that. :)
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Is living in a place with a backup generator necessary if you work from home?
In the past, probably. These days, if you're in the city, probably not. The power rarely goes off these days.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Great. Thank you for your help. I appreciate you and your content
When I rent directly, should be agreement with the landlord in paper?
Yep, leases are always on paper.
Can you recommend some good agent
Yes, look in the description.
Are you saying no matter what never pay a two month deposit? Is this the norm or exception?
I have only ever had one person demand 2 months' deposit. It depends on the landlord.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Nice. Thank you for your time
Is there a way to have the contact of your agent ?
It's in the description.
To purchase a. Tuk tuk for personal use, what are the rules or laws if any?
I don't know what the laws are, but I do know this: I have *never* seen a foreigner driving a tuk tuk, other than me one time for fun.
It could be like Thailand, where it's against the law to do jobs that take jobs away from the locals. I'm not sure. But if that IS the law, you can protest to the police all day long that you aren't using the tuk tuk for business, but your protests may fall on dead ears.
Even if it's not against the law, it would probably be more trouble than it's worth, due to all the attention you'd receive, not to mention the trouble and expense of parking the darned thing.
I'd just get a motorcycle or, if you hate money and hate going places fast, a car.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 yes, I am older unfamiliar with a moped let alone a motorcycle. I am attempting to map somethings out and ease of movement is a concern. Yes, I do get what you are saying, about looking like in business.
Thank you, always great info
@@quantumleap7441 How old are you?
@@SecondLifeTravels1 going to be 60
@@quantumleap7441 You can ride a scooter at 60!
Can you do a video or some video about Condo in Cambodia, it'll be awesome.
There are some apartment tours you can watch, but no big, fancy high rises!
@@SecondLifeTravels1 The ones you posted I've watched it and really enjoy it. It doesn't have to be big or fancy but getting certain locations and price estimates will help give a lot of info for those who considering moving there or visit/stay in condo instead of apartment.
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