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michael_pp wrote:

Hello everybody

I'm Michael, retired..My girlfriend and I will be moving to PP (Phnom Penh)in December 2012 and will stay for about 1 year.

Can I have some comments on recommended areas to rent an apartment or flat ? (what is a flat ?).

I've read about 'russian area', BKK1, BKK2, near the monument, etc. I'm retired so hopefully it will be an
area where there are things to do within walking distance - shopping, restaurants, strolls, etc..

Particulars :
Budget : rent $300-$500 per month
Area : safe, decent/nice
1 or 2 bedroom, fully furnished, washing machine
Walking distance to the Sorya mall,
Near transportation lines (bus) but not sure if this
    is really needed, I may buy a car.
swimming pool would be nice but not necessary
near : restaurants, shopping (mall), things to do

Thank you in advance...
Michael

In the UK its a flat, in America its an apartment.

Interestingly in Cambodia they have both, but different, an apartment is an apartment, but a flat is an apartment above a shop with an entrance from the shop.

ourdearladyexpatriate wrote:

Hello!
Just wanted to chime in and say that I live in BKK1 and I love it. I can easily walk to a Western style grocery store, or do my shopping at smaller Khmer style shops. There are so many lovely cafes and restaurants in this area. I really feel safe here, even when I'm walking alone in the evening.

Personally, I wouldn't want to live near Riverside. "Touristy" doesn't begin to describe it - it's full on. When you're there, you are constantly being asked for money by children selling books, etc, and the barrage of people asking if you want a tuk-tuk, getting ready to show you the laminated pages of tourist destinations and offering to take you to orphanages is nonstop. Riverside is fun to visit once in awhile for the nice view and the good restaurants, but I couldn't take the constant tourist treatment, myself.

Cheers!

I have only recently ventured to BKK, and its quite nice there, I am a creature of habit, so it has taken me a while to discover it.

Yes, the riverside in a complete nightmare, I never walk along the road, as I cant stand the constant tuk tuk drivers chants.

And to michael_pp:

I think most places in Phnom Penh are close to shops , bars and restaurants, perhaps Camko City is a little too far for my liking though, but has new homes there.

You will however, find better deals in PP than Siem Reap, there are alot of properties for rent.

Remember to haggle well and push for extras in the apartment, make sure its fully furnished, repairs completed, 1 months deposit and 1 months rent in advance, pay no more, always try and obtain receipts for rent paid, trust no one apart from yourself.