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Juwai IQI, the global prop-tech group that combines the Juwai online marketplaces with IQI’s international agency network, today announced the opening of Juwai Cambodia. The new office gives the 60,000-agent network a Cambodian foothold with headquarters in the capital city of Phnom Penh and operations across the country.Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Juwai IQI, said Juwai Cambodia is the group’s first overseas agency office branded “Juwai.”“We called it Juwai Cambodia because that brand resonates strongly with Chinese investors, given Juwai.com has been facilitating Chinese outbound investment since 2011 and Chinese remain the largest foreign investor group in the country," said Ansari. Ansari also highlights that nearly half of all foreign investment in Cambodia originates from China, with real estate accounting for 11.2% of that total.Our new office offers local sellers immediate visibility to China’s multibillion-dollar capital flow and gives overseas purchasers a safe runway into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing real-estate markets. Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Juwai IQI“We will roll out Atlas, Juwai IQI’s agent super-app and multiple-listing system, to the Cambodian team in the months ahead, enabling live syndication of local listings to Juwai.com’s ten-million-user audience and to IQI agents across more than 30 countries around the world," continued Ansari. Daniel Ho, Co-Founder and Group Managing Director of Juwai IQI, said, “The launch comes as new infrastructure reshapes Phnom Penh’s property landscape. These projects are magnets for new housing, retail and industrial hubs and will lift demand from both local and international investors."Ho also stated that Cambodia's government is planning multibillion projects that will revolutionise connectivity to the country. This includes the new Techo International Airport, the expressway linking Phnom Penh to Vietnam, and the Funan-Techo Canal that will provide a direct shipping route to the Gulf of Thailand. Chinese capital continues to drive Cambodia’s condominium market, particularly in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. What is new is that Chinese buyers are increasingly joined by a swelling number of buyers from the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Italy and Hong Kong.”Daniel Ho, Co-Founder and Group Managing Director of Juwai IQIJuwai Cambodia is headed by Sorn Seap, a two-decade veteran of the local industry and current president of the Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association. Mr Seap also leads Asia Pacific Property Appraisal and KH25 Property, firms that provide valuation and brokerage services nationwide.“Juwai Cambodia has access to world-class technology and an instant connection to serious buyers from China, the Gulf and other key markets. Being part of Juwai IQI also enables us to keep our boutique, client-first culture," shared Mr Seap. We have big plans for the years ahead. Among our earliest goals for Juwai Cambodia is to further expand the team, increase transaction volume, and establish ourselves as the market’s technology and service leader." Sorn Seap, Head of Juwai Cambodia“With access to the best local expertise, industry-leading technology, and links to global investors and property listings, Juwai Cambodia is well positioned to succeed.”Excited about investing in Cambodia property? Get expert advice from our professional real estate negotiators, who can provide you with the best market insights![custom_blog_form]Continue Reading: Juwai Cambodia: Restructured, Rebranded & Ready for the Future!Can Foreigners Buy Property in Cambodia? A Clear Guide to Laws and RegulationsUnlocking Profits: The Untapped Land Opportunities in Cambodia

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Buying or renting a home in Malaysia just got safer! Juwai IQI, the leading proptech agency in Malaysia, has launched a new bank-grade checkout system in partnership with FPX, allowing users to pay booking fees and rental deposits in just one tap via their preferred bank.  This includes Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, RHB Bank, and Hong Leong Bank. With property scams on the rise, the feature aims to protect both buyers and renters from falling victim to fake listings, unauthorised deposits, and fraudulent agents. Juwai IQI co-founder COO and CIO, Nabeel Mungaye said, “Malaysian home buyers and renters finally have a bank-grade ‘checkout’ button for their purchase and rental booking fees and deposits.” “The average rental deposit is RM4,800 and the average buyer’s booking fee is about RM14,500. That’s a significant share of anyone’s household budget, so we have a responsibility to make sure it is secure.” Nabeel Mungaye, Juwai IQI co-founder COO and CIO.“Adding that this payment integration complies with anti-money laundering rules, safeguards all parties to property transactions and helps prevent property scams,” he continued. Instead of paying with cash or manually transferring funds, users can now scan a QR code, review the details, and pay instantly. According to Mungaye, each year, over 300 people reportedly lose more than RM12 million in property-related fraud cases, from bogus fees to non-existent sales. This system will automatically matches each transaction to the relevant property and user profile, records the payment digitally, and ensures it reaches a verified company account. Once a transaction is made, users receive instant receipts, enjoy 24/7 clearance, and get full transparency over where their money goes, all without any hidden charges. The launch couldn’t come at a better time. Malaysia’s digital payment landscape is booming, with usage growing 28% in 2024 compared to 2023. If more real estate payments move online, this new feature could help generate an additional RM3.6 billion in digital transaction volume, contributing nearly 25% growth to the national total of RM14.7 billion in digital payments. Group CEO and co-founder, Kashif Ansari also supports this, noting that Malaysia’s housing market is showing steady signs of recovery.“The average house price across Malaysia now stands at RM486,070 and grew by 0.9% in January to March, compared to a year earlier. The number of newly launched residential units doubled to 12,498, and unsold inventory, especially serviced apartments, continued to shrink.” Kashif Ansari, Group CEO and co-founder.Kashif added that secure, efficient payment options like this new system not only help build buyer trust but also make the entire transaction process faster and smoother. With safety, speed and security baked in, Juwai IQI is hoping this will become the new standard for how Malaysians buy and rent property. Juwai IQI was featured in theSun. Juwai IQI is the world-renowned property company that provides insights on property, locally and globallyClick below to get more expert property insights from our blog!MORE INSIGHTS

New Zealand’s golden visa is back, and this time, it’s turning heads across Hong Kong and mainland China. Wealthy investors are moving fast, and all signs point to a fresh wave of demand heating up the country’s luxury property market.  With fewer restrictions, faster approvals, and a lifestyle that sells itself, New Zealand has just become one of the most desirable playgrounds for Asia’s high-net-worth elite After undergoing significant reform in April 2025, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa has seen a strong response.  In less than three months, the programme received nearly 200 applications, more than the total number submitted during the previous two and a half years under the old system. The AIP visa offers two investment pathways: a high-growth option requiring a minimum NZ$5 million (US$3 million) investment over three years, and a balanced pathway requiring around NZ$6 to NZ$10 million over five years.  Unlike the previous scheme, this version comes with fewer hurdles: there are no English-language requirements, and physical presence in the country is minimal, just 21 to 105 days over the investment period depending on the pathway. Although direct property purchases do not count toward the investment threshold, successful applicants are permitted to purchase homes after obtaining their visa.  This distinction matters, especially as foreign buyers begin to eye New Zealand’s limited luxury housing stock. Kashif Ansari, co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQI, believes the golden visa will make a tangible impact on the property sector. Almost any number of new high-net-worth individuals buying homes in New Zealand will have a significant impact on the country’s relatively small land and luxury home markets,”  Kashif Ansari, co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQI“They will be buying houses in premium suburbs and land for large estates,” he adds.  His comments underscore the broader ripple effect the visa programme could have - not just in financial services and business investment, but in high-end residential real estate, where supply remains constrained and pricing already competitive. New Zealand’s government, still navigating its way out of a recession, is betting on wealthy migrants to fuel economic recovery.  Officials have not only simplified the visa’s application and investment process but also created a dedicated agency to assist overseas fund managers.  The aim is clear: attract fresh capital, new jobs, global networks, and long-term residents who will contribute to innovation and income growth. Compared to countries like Spain, Ireland, and Australia, which have either scrapped or tightened their own golden visa schemes, New Zealand’s approach stands out as investor friendly.  And that matters, especially to high-net-worth individuals from Hong Kong and China who are seeking political stability, wealth preservation, and residency pathways in safe, liveable countries. Hong Kong applicants currently make up the third-largest group under the new programme, just behind the US and mainland China.  For many, the appeal goes beyond investment returns. “These investors are not just thinking about business,” continued Ansari.  They’re also looking for a secure lifestyle, a long-term base for their families, and the opportunity to build multi-generational estates.” Kashif Ansari, co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQIWith interest in the scheme growing and property supply remaining tight, analysts expect New Zealand’s high-end housing market to heat up over the coming year.  While the overall volume of foreign buyers may remain relatively small, their purchasing power is likely to have an outsized effect in a market defined by limited land and premium demand. Whether the golden visa will reshape the landscape of New Zealand’s luxury real estate remains to be seen, but for now, the early momentum suggests a rising tide of wealth is on its way. Juwai IQI was featured in the South China Morning PostJuwai IQI is the world-renowned property company that provides insights on property, locally and globallyClick below to get more expert property insights from our blog!MORE INSIGHTS