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Property in Cambodia for $100,000–150,000

What the premium buys · ready and off-plan · service charges · resale · updated July 2026

At $100,000–150,000, paying more should buy something that can be identified and tested: a completed building, stronger operations, a better layout or an address with proven demand. Extra amenities alone do not justify the premium.

Set aside cash for furnishing, recurring charges and the first ownership cycle before fixing the purchase ceiling. The reserve is not spare budget for upgrading the unit; it is what keeps the asset manageable after completion.

The exact ownership position still sits outside the brochure. Confirm unit eligibility, title, seller authority and any outstanding obligations before treating the property as executable for a foreign buyer.

A defensible choice has a clear reason for every material price difference. A weak one pays for branding, accepts an opaque management agreement and later competes with a large block of identical units on both rent and resale.

Properties from $100,000 to $150,000

This band reaches completed stock, recognised urban locations and higher-specification projects. Compare the operating building and the exit pool, not only the apartment on the day of purchase.

Time Square 9, Phnom PenhrenderRender: developer/project materials
Condominium

Time Square 9

Phnom Penh · BKK1
Megakim World Corporation
Based on developer material
Residential high-rise · 39 floors · about 600 units · 1–4 BR
Price on requestAvailability and price confirmed personallyCurrent price requires confirmation.
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Diamond Bay Garden, Phnom PenhrenderRender: developer/project materials
Mixed-use

Diamond Bay Garden

Phnom Penh · Koh Pich
Diamond Bay Garden Co., Ltd / OCIC affiliation
Based on developer material
Waterfront residential development with a serviced-residence component
Price on requestAvailability and price confirmed personallyCurrent price requires confirmation.
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Chip Mong Park Land 6A, National Road 6A, Chroy Changvar, Phnom PenhCompleted-home photo: CAM Realty Cambodia; watermark retained
Borey

Chip Mong Park Land 6A

Phnom Penh · Chroy Changvar
Chip Mong Land
Based on developer materialCompleted
Project details are being confirmed.
From $140,000Availability and price confirmed personallyFrom $140,000 on the current PropertyHub project profile checked on August 12, 2026. This is a public market reference for the development, not a confirmed price for a specific home; availability, condition, title documents and final terms need to be checked separately with a specialist.
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North Park Condominium, Sen Sok, Phnom PenhPhoto: official North Park Condominium / Northbridge Communities Cambodia materials
Condominium

North Park Condominium

Phnom Penh · Sen Sok
Northbridge Communities Cambodia
Based on developer materialCompleted
Low-rise multi-building residential condominium · 9 floors
From $120,000Availability and price confirmed personallyFrom $120,000 in current Cam Realty and FazWaz listings, checked July 25, 2026. This is a lower market anchor for the completed complex; the specific unit, availability, condition, title and transaction terms need separate verification with an adviser.
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Port Yves Palace, Koh RongrenderRender: Port Yves Palace project materials
Resort residence

Port Yves Palace

Koh Rong
IM Capital Holding
Based on developer materialUnder construction
Beachfront aparthotel · 9 floors · 151 units
From $126,924Availability and price confirmed personallyFrom $126,924 in the current offer table on the official Port Yves Palace website, checked August 12, 2026. Availability, price and terms for the selected apartment need separate confirmation with the seller/specialist.
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Borey Peng Huoth The Star Platinum Eco Sunrise commercial shophouses in Chbar AmpovrenderRender: official Borey Peng Huoth website; gallery photography: IPS Cambodia
Commercial project

Borey Peng Huoth The Star Platinum Eco Sunrise

Phnom Penh · Chbar Ampov
Borey Peng Huoth (Peng Huoth Group)
Based on developer materialCompleted
Completed live-work shophouse phase within a master-planned borey
From $125,000Availability and price confirmed personallyFrom $125,000 in a current Realestate.com.kh resale listing checked on August 4, 2026. This is a lower secondary-market anchor for one shophouse, not a developer price; availability, condition, title, row position and transaction terms must be confirmed for the selected property.
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The lowest reference in this set is $105,000; we confirm the exact unit and its availability with you.

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Cost ranges

Floor area expected format

Low: Compact unit in a high-demand location

Typical: Generous one-bedroom or efficient two-bedroom

High: Larger layout outside the most recognised micro-locations

Useful room proportions and a clear occupant profile matter more than gross area.

Location source of the premium

Low: Good urban district without a prestige address

Typical: Central area familiar to tenants

High: Scarce waterfront, view or micro-location

Ask whether the address improves tenant and buyer demand enough to justify the added cost.

Stage what can be verified

Low: Long-horizon off-plan purchase

Typical: Later-stage construction

High: Completed building or resale stock

Completed stock reveals occupancy, noise, common-area quality and the real operating budget.

Management operating evidence

Low: Operator and charges not yet tested

Typical: Defined manager with published rules

High: Operating building with a service history

A recognised name helps only when the agreement, scope and costs are clear.

Fit-out time to use

Low: Additional furnishing and setup required

Typical: Finished with selected furniture

High: Turnkey unit ready for occupation or management

Inspect the actual unit and inventory rather than relying on a standard show apartment.

What fits you

Suggested next stepA completed apartment in a functioning building

Judge daily comfort, noise, access and management in person; the project name is secondary.

Suggested next stepAn efficient layout with established building operations

Use comparable asking and achieved rents, then subtract charges, management and likely voids before deciding.

Suggested next stepA unit where the premium is tied to completion, operations or genuine scarcity

Do not pay extra for an operator or amenity package until the contract explains the cost and control.

Questions to ask

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Frequently asked questions

Is a central district always better for renting out?

No. A recognisable district is easier to explain to a tenant, but it also carries more competition and a higher entry price. The decision is not made on the district name but on the specific street, building, layout and on who your tenant will actually be. The same budget one district over may buy more floor area and fewer neighbours holding identical apartments.

Is an operator's name worth paying extra for?

Only if you have read the management agreement and understand what the operator actually does, what it costs and which parts of it matter to a tenant. A logo on the facade does not create income. Check the term of the agreement, the scope of services, who pays for costs and furniture renewal, and what happens to the property if the operator leaves.

What matters more: a completed building or a payment plan?

It depends on whether you have money now or time. A completed property can be inspected and used immediately, but it has to be paid for almost in full and almost at once. A payment plan spreads the cost, but the property produces nothing until handover, and the timeline and specification remain a risk. Assess any instalment plan as if no future rent existed at all.

Can a larger apartment be less liquid?

Yes. The higher the absolute price and the larger the layout, the smaller the pool of tenants and buyers who can carry it. A higher rent in dollars does not automatically offset a longer search for a tenant and a longer time on the market at resale. In this band it is worth checking how many similar units are already for sale in the same building.

Sources

NovAsia editorial corpus on sourcing and verifying property in Phnom Penh · checked in July 2026. The range describes a buyer's budget, not confirmed market prices: specific amounts, service charge rates and payment terms are verified property by property and as at the date of the transaction. Past performance and forecasts do not guarantee future results. This material is for information only and is not legal, tax or investment advice.