Alex wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:48 am

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:38 am N@ysayers. Overlooking the greatest advantage of this apartment:

JamesL wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:15 pm You only pay power at 0.25.

To me, that sounds expensive. But I have to admit that I don't know the actual rate charged by EdC in Phnom Penh nowadays. It could be a rip-off rate, but I think electricity is more expensive in Cambodia.

Ghostwriter wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:22 am I don't trust pretentious names mixing French and English in the wrong order, it's always glittered crap trying to sound fancy/classy/pompous.

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:26 am

Alex wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:48 am

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:38 am N@ysayers. Overlooking the greatest advantage of this apartment:

JamesL wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:15 pm You only pay power at 0.25.

To me, that sounds expensive. But I have to admit that I don't know the actual rate charged by EdC in Phnom Penh nowadays. It could be a rip-off rate, but I think electricity is more expensive in Cambodia.

Depending on the amount used it starts at just over 700r.

My reply was meant ironically.

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:09 am

Ghostwriter wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:22 am I don't trust pretentious names mixing French and English in the wrong order, it's always glittered crap trying to sound fancy/classy/pompous.

To be fair, the De or D’ prefix simply indicates Malaysian ownership (now or previously).

pissontheroof wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:40 pm

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:26 am

Alex wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:48 am

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:38 am N@ysayers. Overlooking the greatest advantage of this apartment:

JamesL wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:15 pm You only pay power at 0.25.

To me, that sounds expensive. But I have to admit that I don't know the actual rate charged by EdC in Phnom Penh nowadays. It could be a rip-off rate, but I think electricity is more expensive in Cambodia.

Depending on the amount used it starts at just over 700r.

My reply was meant ironically.

its a good thing to say if its a concern there , i didnt know the price they charge here for electricity
where i moved into now , it wasnt even mentioned
but the price was right , for everything they have , swimming pool , etc etc etc
- ~ the price of this pricey spacious 1 BR apt. for lease has alot to offer and shirley the maintenance
for all the amenities is included ( see jamesl post -
recently there was a fb ad for something from a new acct named betty white )
i dont get charged for any pool maintenance .
i do pay an extra $5 for cable t.v. that we dont use but nice to have for only $5 .

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:28 pm

pissontheroof wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:40 pm

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:26 am

Alex wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:48 am

Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:38 am N@ysayers. Overlooking the greatest advantage of this apartment:

To me, that sounds expensive. But I have to admit that I don't know the actual rate charged by EdC in Phnom Penh nowadays. It could be a rip-off rate, but I think electricity is more expensive in Cambodia.

Depending on the amount used it starts at just over 700r.

My reply was meant ironically.

its a good thing to say if its a concern there , i didnt know the price they charge here for electricity
where i moved into now , it wasnt even mentioned
but the price was right , for everything they have , swimming pool , etc etc etc
- ~ the price of this pricey spacious 1 BR apt. for lease has alot to offer and shirley the maintenance
for all the amenities is included ( see jamesl post -
recently there was a fb ad for something from a new acct named betty white )
i dont get charged for any pool maintenance .
i do pay an extra $5 for cable t.v. that we dont use but nice to have for only $5 .

Many condo's, actually many landlords, overcharge the rate for electricity with 30-50% instead of just passing on the real fee they are charged by EdC. Same in this case. The reasoning behind it often is the 'backup power', a generator, which has to be paid for. That in itself is a valid reason if there were no service charges. But, most condo's do charge service charges and IMHO services like backup power should be covered by the service charge, not by a hidden surcharge in the electricity price. I am sure most landlords consider this an extra rental income which is not even seen by the tax-man.

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:56 pm

rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:10 pm [
I think it's totally reasonable charge the cost of generator as part of slightly higher electricity fees. It's impossible to know how much it is needed each month. And those things are not cheap to buy or run (I'm talking about condos and big apartment buildings).

In my experience there is no such thing as a service charge in a condo or even in a serviced apartment if you are staying long term. At least I haven't seen yet. There is management fees for owners in condo of course but usually tenant doesn't pay it. It's the landlord.

I think you'd need to be a hardened real estate agent to describe a 30-50% mark-up as slightly higher.

In any case, as power supplies are reliable these days - why do you need a generator? Since the bad spell in March/April 2019, i would estimate a total of about five hours in cuts in PP. Just get a USB fan, or simply go out for a while. Just need a battery on the elevator so you don't get stuck.