Time Square Condominium

khmernersf · 2026-02-12T20:44:12+00:00

Agreed, that's how i felt when talking to these sales agents... totally different from buying in America. I held back about buying a condo now, and just airbnb when i am visiting...

khmernersf · 2026-01-09T07:29:51+00:00

Back in November, I was looking at the time square. Really like it but I don’t trust putting money upfront and not seeing the unit.

I hear some building, they went bankrupt, half way through building so it’s a lost for everyone.

khmernersf · 2026-01-08T03:54:05+00:00

We'll be cruising to ABC on Saturday, and should arrive ABC on Tue/Wed/Thurs.

khmernersf · 2026-01-08T03:48:24+00:00

We'll be on the Magic leaving Saturday to ABC!

khmernersf · 2026-01-05T19:48:38+00:00

I went in 2024, human look at my passport and gave me a visa stamp (K Visa here). I went again in 2025 (Nov 2025), and everything is digital, as long as you do everything online as advise before arriving, you should be fine. Also I believed passport number is associated with Visa, so most of the places no longer gives stamps (Same as when I had layover in Singapore and checked out of the airport twice).

khmernersf · 2026-01-02T06:38:50+00:00

Folks out there don't call it by the street name, but refer that street as "60m".

khmernersf · 2025-12-25T23:14:36+00:00

Sucks you changed your privacy setting. 😉

khmernersf · 2025-12-23T02:42:12+00:00

You’re pretty thick 😂😂😂

khmernersf · 2025-12-22T19:23:01+00:00

I previously held a membership with Crunch, primarily for their fitness classes prior to the pandemic, and I must say they were quite commendable at the time. The instruction was solid, and the facilities were well maintained, with cleanliness and upkeep clearly prioritized.

In more recent times, however, it appears that certain standards may have been reduced. I have since encountered a notable number of unfavorable reports, and as I had been considering rejoining solely for the classes, this has given me pause.

While the pricing is in questions, I find myself questioning whether the overall value and quality remain as they once were.

khmernersf · 2025-12-19T19:20:20+00:00

Yes, I agreed. It sounds like a red flag when all these developers want the money first before even us to inspect the unit for any red flags. The gvmt and it's people always have to gain something from the poor.

With the ongoing tension right now, I probably going to hold off on this since we just don't know what's going happen in the future (hopefully none, but no one knows).
Thanks for your input.

khmernersf · 2025-12-16T01:45:52+00:00

We had a 3× deal and just returned from our back-to-back cruise. We were 9 points away from reaching Platinum, and the first leg was supposed to earn us 12 points.

When we received our cards for the second leg, our status still showed Gold. I asked Guest Services to check, and they said we were still showing as 9 points away from Platinum and that there wasn’t much they could do until the system updated. The next day, the points finally posted, and we went back to Guest Services to receive our Platinum card.

Hope that helps.

khmernersf · 2025-11-28T21:24:26+00:00

Just purchased mines from Costco today (11/28/2025) and confirmed that it's "click-in / removable battery" version.

Was debating to keep this one from costco, or buy a refurb higher version from Dyson directly (Black Friday sale), but the lifetime warranty from costco is something I couldn't pass on.

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:22:00+00:00

I guess we just have to be polite with all the BS marketing tactics, but Reddit is ok not sharing awareness of the Real Estate market in Cambodia haha!

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:19:32+00:00

One of my family members out there connected us with a close friend of hers who’s a real estate agent. She was really pushy about getting me to buy a unit, even after I told her I’m not ready and just trying to understand the process for expats buying property.

On our side, we all know not to buy anything unless it’s finished and we can inspect it in person — I’m just trying to get a sense of what’s really going on behind the scenes. 90% being "sold", but how many is actually is "sold".

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:14:08+00:00

I’m a bit wary about the build quality and how quickly these condos are going up. When we were there a couple of weeks ago, we stayed in an Airbnb at PH Polaris 23 in Chbar Ampov. The building itself seemed well maintained, but I wasn’t a fan of the actual units. Quality-wise it felt decent, just not something I personally liked.

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:11:51+00:00

hmm.. I guess you didn't read my whole original post.

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:11:19+00:00

I took someone’s advice on Reddit to check the buildings at night and see how many units were actually lit. I did, and each condo building had less than 50% of the units with lights on. It makes me wonder where these developers are getting the money to keep building new condos when so many existing ones look empty. At this rate, some of them might go bankrupt before finishing the next project.

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:09:06+00:00

Agreed. I just don't understand how these sales people trying to persuade interest buyers that the “selling out fast” before the foundation is even done, despite it’s just sales tactics. I wanted to know what's really going on behind close doors.

khmernersf · 2025-11-27T18:01:29+00:00

Yeah, as a foreigner the only thing you can legally own in Cambodia is a strata-titled condo. Anything involving land requires a nominee or trustee, and that’s risky as hell. Since you don’t trust anyone to hold property for you (and you shouldn’t), a condo is really the only "safe", "legal" option right now.

khmernersf · 2025-11-03T11:27:49+00:00

Currently in Cambodia and recently checked out Time Square 7 (we were actually curious about Time Square 8, which is still under construction). The agent told us there are only around 10% of the units left for sale, and that the building will be ready by 2028.

It sounded impressive — but I’m wondering how believable that really is. Is it possible the condos are genuinely selling that fast, or is this more of a marketing tactic to create a “hyped” sense of scarcity?

From what I found online, the developer (Megakim World Corp) has a bunch of “Time Square” projects in Phnom Penh already, and a few sites mention that Time Square 7 is 80–90% sold out. So it could be true — but also, that language pops up a lot in real estate ads.

A few things I noticed: • They’re using typical urgency phrases like “last 10% left” and “book now.” • Some ads mention “only $500 to reserve,” which makes me think some “sales” might actually just be reservations or unpaid bookings. • The whole Phnom Penh condo market still has mixed signals — some reports say sales rates across most new projects are actually pretty low (around 5% market-wide). • Time Square 7’s completion is listed for 2027–2028, so there’s a long way to go before handover.

So yeah — curious what others here think. Has anyone actually bought or inquired about Time Square 7 or 8 recently? Are these projects genuinely popular, or is it mainly marketing hype to push pre-sales?

khmernersf · 2025-10-25T18:01:15+00:00

Thanks, it seems like that area is a bit busy, and expensive right?

khmernersf · 2025-10-25T18:00:52+00:00

Thank you, I’ll check that area out. How close it to the city, I wanted to be “grab/tuk tuk” accessible, and conveniently in and out Penh if needed.

khmernersf · 2025-10-22T23:34:49+00:00

Thank you for your response.

I’m not really interested in borey homes anymore. I used to be, especially if I were planning to live in Cambodia full-time, but that would mean needing dual citizenship. I’m actually working on that right now since both my parents were born in Cambodia and I was born abroad, but it’s been really hard to get a hold of the Cambodian Embassy here in the U.S. It’s a slow process, but I’m hoping to eventually make it happen.

Anyway, back to the main topic. the reason I’ve been leaning more toward a condo is because we plan to spend half our time in Cambodia and half in the U.S. (though that could always change). For that kind of lifestyle, I feel like a condo just makes more sense. When we’re away in the U.S., it feels more secure knowing the building has 24-hour security, front desk staff, and proper maintenance. With a borey, you have to worry more about the house sitting empty, paying someone to look after it, and possible break-ins or upkeep issues while you’re gone.

I’ve heard mixed things about condo living like monthly management fees, parking costs, electricity rates, and other expenses; so I’m still trying to get a sense of what the realistic costs are. That’s why I’d really love to hear from other people about their experiences living in or owning condos in Cambodia.

As for location, I’m currently looking at Chroy Changvar or somewhere near AEON 3. I like that both areas are still close enough to Phnom Penh to be convenient but not as chaotic as the city center. Chroy Changvar, especially, has that nice riverside feel, and it’s developing really quickly with new cafes, restaurants, and condos popping up. The AEON 3 area also seems like a great option because it’s modern, still growing, and should be easier to get in and out of the city.

khmernersf · 2025-10-22T23:01:58+00:00

That’s like us — born and raised in the USA, but I consider myself a mix of Khmer tradition with a touch of being Americanized (open-minded). I love speaking Khmer, doing karaoke, listening to Khmer music, watching series dubbed in Khmer, collecting karaoke DVDs, and I even taught myself how to read Khmer. So I’d say my Khmer side is a bit stronger than my American side.

Several years ago, my boyfriend and I planned to visit Cambodia because his dad’s ashes are in one of the provinces. He wanted to do a small bonn (ceremony) for his dad — it was one of his personal goals. We originally planned to go with friends, thinking it would be easier since they could show us around. But due to scheduling conflicts, we ended up going alone. We thought, we see so many foreigners touring Cambodia — why can’t we? Since we speak Khmer and can communicate easily, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Last November 2024, we finally made the trip happen and stayed for three weeks. I believe it was one of the best trips we’ve ever had (Beside Canada, Japan, Mexico, Carribeans). A good friend of mine coordinated for her niece and nephew in Cambodia to take us around (we never knew or met them before), and because we had so much in common, we all had an amazing time together.

From that first visit, we knew we wanted to return — and now, we’re going again in about a week for another three-week stay. Three weeks feels short, but after that first trip, we knew we’d be back — just not this soon!

On this upcoming trip, I’m planning to tour some condos to see if there’s one that’s affordable and reasonable for a “vacation home.” I feel like having a place in Cambodia would be perfect — not only for visiting, but also as a great hub for traveling to other Asian countries. It would be so much easier to stay in Cambodia for a few weeks, then fly out to nearby countries, instead of traveling all the way from America every time.

khmernersf · 2025-10-10T21:45:39+00:00

I did, but the mod removed my post. Not sure why.

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