NovOwnership, taxes and the deal mechanics
The legal and practical mechanics of a Cambodian deal: what the law allows a foreigner, what strata title and freehold mean, which taxes and fees the buyer pays, how to vet a developer, what the SPA fixes, and how payment and remote purchase work. These are YMYL topics — backed by specific sources and dates.
How to vet a developer in Cambodia
Which documents to request, how to check licences, permits and the track record, and how to do it remotely.
SPA contractSPA contract in Cambodia: what to check
What the sale and purchase agreement fixes, which clauses to check, and where the risks usually hide.
PaymentsHow to pay for an apartment in Cambodia
What currency the deal is in, how payments to the developer work, and how to transfer money safely.
Owner costsApartment upkeep in Phnom Penh: the costs
What the owner’s recurring costs consist of: service charge, tax, utilities and rental management.
Strata titleStrata title in Cambodia: what it is and why it matters
How it differs from freehold and leasehold, what exactly is registered to a foreigner, and how to check a property before buying.
Ownership for foreignersCan a foreigner buy property in Cambodia: what the law says
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Cambodia: what the law allows, what strata-title and freehold are, which documents are issued, and the restrictions on land.
Taxes & costsTaxes and costs when buying property in Cambodia: the full list
The 4% stamp duty and current reliefs, the 0.1% annual tax, rental tax, and the deferred capital gains tax.
Remote purchaseHow to buy an apartment in Cambodia remotely: a step-by-step guide
Booking, vetting the developer, the SPA contract, paying from abroad, 0% installments and getting the title.