Rent negotiations - norm

CamExpat · Post by **CamExpat** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:46 am

I've made some appointments to see some condos/apartments via realestate.com.kh. I was wondering what the norm is in negotiating rents downwards. i.e. to landlords typically expect 10% or 15% reductions in negotiations? I realize it will vary depending on the landlord, location and length of time the unit has been empty. However I was wondering if there are any norms around this.

I've read Vladimir's excellent article on finding a place to live in Phnom Penh. Unfortunately I don't have the time to carry out his apartment hunting methods.

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:14 am

CamExpat wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:46 am I've made some appointments to see some condos/apartments via realestate.com.kh. I was wondering what the norm is in negotiating rents downwards. i.e. to landlords typically expect 10% or 15% reductions in negotiations? I realize it will vary depending on the landlord, location and length of time the unit has been empty. However I was wondering if there are any norms around this.

I've read Vladimir's excellent article on finding a place to live in Phnom Penh. Unfortunately I don't have the time to carry out his apartment hunting methods.

If you look like a respectable tennant and have told them you are willing to sign a long term lease , I would make a ridiculously low offer and then wait around for a reply. The reason being ,, there are thousands of places up for rent and good tennants are hard to find .

CamExpat · Post by **CamExpat** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:16 pm

Thanks, what qualifies as ling term? 6 months? 1 year? 2?

I'll be around for a while, but was thinking starting @ 6 months to give myself some time to get a feel for PP.