Cambodia real estate: guides & breakdowns

Laws, taxes, Phnom Penh districts, yields and deal mechanics - no marketing fog.

Work

Remote work from Phnom Penh

Setting up reliable remote work: home internet, backup SIM, electricity, coworking and a work budget.

First trip

First trip to Cambodia

What to check before your first trip: visas, e-Arrival, KTI airport, money, SIM, healthcare and safety.

Strata title

Strata 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 foreigners

Can 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.

Investment & yield

Cambodia real estate investment: yield, GRR and buy-back without the gloss

What the real yield is, how guaranteed rental return (GRR) and developer buy-back work, ROI on a real example, and the risks explained.

Phnom Penh districts

Property in Phnom Penh: which districts investors choose and why

BKK1, Chamkarmon, Daun Penh. Price per sqm in 2026, rent, developer new builds and what to choose for investment.

Taxes & costs

Taxes 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 purchase

How 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.

Cambodia or Thailand

Cambodia or Thailand: where is it better for a foreigner to buy

Ownership form, currency, prices, rental yield and taxes compared - an honest comparison for the investor.

Overseas property

Overseas property for Russian citizens

Where buyers can still purchase abroad: Cambodia, the UAE, Thailand, Turkey and Cyprus compared by ownership, payments and risk.

Investing abroad

Where to invest money outside Russia

Foreign currency, overseas deposits, securities, gold and property compared by liquidity, risk and accessibility for $30,000-150,000.

Affordable in Asia

Affordable property in Southeast Asia: where a low entry still exists

Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Cambodia compared on price, ownership and yield - where a small budget still buys a real asset.