Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs???

madmax888 wrote:

Another idea is to find someone you can trust (good luck there) who reads and speaks Khmer. Then go riding around the neighborhoods where you would want to live. Many times, a landlord will post a sign written in Khmer advertising the house for rent, and not go through an agent. The person you take with you will get a commission from the landlord, and that should keep him happy. He can also help negotiate terms. I was fortunate to have a buddy who married a Khmer woman who got me into this place. It's worked out well for me.

Thanks for the input Max

/Henry

rarky wrote:

Just to add to MadMaxs' post...

- Stay in a centrally located guest house
- Get to know the area and decide which part of town you would like to live in
- Ride around looking for 'To Rent' signs (they will be in Khmer, so learn the script for to rent). Take pictures of the signs, make a note of the address.
- Have a local call the numbers, find out details about the property, cost of rent, power, water, etc...
- Arrange to view the properties you are interested in, take your local friend with you.
- Go over the property meticulously, check everything works, come back in the evening to see how noisy the neighbourhood is, etc...
- Always negotiate, prices are never fixed unless specifically stated. As a foreigner the price will always be inflated, that's why you get a local to call and find out their starting price before going to view the property.
- Make sure to get a translation of the lease agreement before signing, if there is anything you are not happy with then don't sign.


But....if that is too much effort, then you can go through an agency, but be warned, rental prices through agencies are  grossly over-inflated. I wouldn't call them thieves, but they are definitely rip-off artists

Thanks Again Rarky. :-) Great advise..

/Henry

StarvinMarvin wrote:

Hi.

I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist)

Thanks

/Henry

Are you looking to rent a villa, flat house, or a service apartment?

netexpat wrote:

StarvinMarvin wrote:

Hi.

I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist)

Thanks

/Henry

Are you looking to rent a villa, flat house, or a service apartment?

Im looking for a house/villa with garden. With fence or wall around the property. Im prepared to put in Work and furniture if a good offer is there. Its dosnt have to be downtown Sihanoukville/kampot/kep. I like the nature and dont mind being on the outskirts of town as long as its safe.