NovThe Cambodia property market: how it works
How the Cambodian property market works: what drives supply and demand, what realistic rental yields look like, how guaranteed rental return (GRR) and developer buy-back operate, and how off-plan differs from completed units. We cover strategies and the risks of an emerging market without the marketing gloss.
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- Cambodia's property market cannot be reduced to one average yield or price per square metre. Completed units, off-plan projects, rental demand and resale liquidity need to be assessed separately.
- Guaranteed-rent and buyback structures carry different risks from ordinary market leasing. Any advertised return needs to be tied to the contract, the paying party and the source of the promised payments.
- Project stage changes the risk profile: before completion you rely more heavily on developer execution, while completed buildings can be assessed through real operations and demand. Use current property-level data rather than applying one project's numbers to the whole market.
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