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Cambodia Market
Cambodian Real Estate: Rising Demand Near Industrial Zones
Property in Cambodia near industrial zones and SEZs is in investors' sights. Find out which districts stand to gain and how to pick a property with growth ahead of it.
engageX and iQIYI in Cambodia: What It Means for Property
engageX (Royal Group) has become iQIYI's exclusive partner in Cambodia. Find out how a digital ecosystem serving 10 million consumers affects the country's property market.
ESG Cambodia 2026: the Contest and the Property Market
ESG Challenge 2026 in Cambodia: how SERC's national contest is changing the investment climate and the property market. Find out what it means for foreign investors.
Time Square 12 Sihanoukville: 2026 Presale, Prices and Terms
Time Square 12 in Sihanoukville: presale opens in late July 2026, from ~$1,800/m², first coastal line. Sign-ups for priority unit selection are already open.
Investment in Cambodia 2024: $4.7bn and the Property Market
Investment in Cambodian real estate: $4.7 billion approved in H1 2024, 160,000 jobs. Find out which segments and zones will gain first.
Canadia Bank 2026: Cambodia's Best Bank for Business
Canadia Bank is the Euromoney Awards 2026 winner in Cambodia. Find out what that means for the property market, project finance and investors.
G.A.T.O Tower BKK1: Prices, Layouts and the 2026 Launch
G.A.T.O Tower in BKK1, Phnom Penh — 67 floors, starting at $98,165. Prices, layouts, sales status and risks. Data current for 2026.
Business in Cambodia: How Dialogue With Regulators Cuts Risk
Doing business in Cambodia takes more than clean paperwork — it takes dialogue with the regulators. See how the FMCG sector's experience applies to property investment.
Cambodia's Market 2026: Banks, Insurance and Real Estate
Cambodia's insurers and banks are shifting priorities in 2026: $203 million in premiums, selective lending and embedded products. What it means for property investors.
Bancassurance in Cambodia: Market Growth and $18M in Cover
Bancassurance in Cambodia: Woori Bank and Daiichi Life insured 2,200 clients in a year. Find out how it affects mortgages and the property market.
Cambodia's Stock Exchange 2026: Investor Numbers Up 64%
Cambodia's CSX exchange saw active investor numbers grow 64% in 2026. Find out how that affects the property market and where to look for properties.
Trading in Cambodia 2026: Regulation and the Market
Trading in Cambodia: how SERC is building a regulated derivatives market, and what that means for property investors. Read our breakdown of the 2026 trends.
Sihanoukville Customs 24/7: Cambodia's Logistics and Property
Customs at Sihanoukville port has moved to round-the-clock operation. Find out how that cuts logistics costs and affects Cambodia's property market.
Sihanoukville Port: Property and Logistics, EuroCham 2025
Sihanoukville port and the EuroCham + CDC visit: how logistics cooperation affects Cambodia's property market. Find out which properties are gaining in price.
TVET Cambodia: the SCAN and MLVT Partnership in 2025
TVET in Cambodia: SCAN Industrial Services and the Ministry of Labour have launched a workforce training programme for manufacturing. Find out how it affects investment.
Networking in Cambodia: BritCham, InCham and the Property Market
Networking in Cambodia is gathering pace: BritCham and InCham brought together 130 senior executives. Find out what it means for Phnom Penh property investors.
Cambodia's Middle-Income Trap: Why Strategy Alone Isn't Enough
Cambodia's macroeconomy has hit its ceiling. Find out why growth in the property market now depends on state institutions rather than new strategies.
Tourism in Cambodia 2025: Growth and the Property Market
Chinese, American and Australian tourists are changing their routes — and Cambodia is winning. Find out how rising tourist flows affect rental yields and property prices.
Cambodia's CSX Exchange: Trading Volume Up 91% in 2026
Trading volume on the CSX rose 91% in the first half of 2026. We break down the reasons for the growth and what it means for investors in Cambodian property.
Cambodia — the "Asian tiger" of the new decade: why the market is growing
GDP +6.1% per year, record FDI growth, and government megaprojects worth $5+ billion. We explain why investors from Dubai are reallocating capital into Cambodia.
Phnom Penh vs Sihanoukville — where it's more profitable to invest in 2026
The country's two main markets, with different logic, different entry budgets, and different risks. We compare them across the key parameters.
BKK1 — the investment heart of Phnom Penh: a guide to the districts
BKK1, BKK3, Toul Kork, Koh Norea — four investment zones in the capital with different prices and potential. We break down the logic of each.
How to Invest
How to Buy an Apartment in Cambodia Remotely, Without Flying In
Market data suggests around 90% of transactions in Cambodia close remotely. The sequence: reservation, online signing, power of attorney, payment, vetting the developer and the risks a remote buyer takes.
Where to Invest Your Capital Instead of Russian Real Estate: 5 Destinations
Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Dubai and Bali: entry threshold, what a foreigner can actually buy, the currency of settlement and liquidity — with verified figures where they exist, and five questions to ask yourself before choosing a country.
Which Developers in Cambodia You Can Trust and How to Check
How to vet a developer in Cambodia: completed phases, hard title, permits and the source of construction funding. Real Phnom Penh developers with handover dates, plus a breakdown of the red flags.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agency in Cambodia: A Checklist
An RPR/FSA licence, several developers instead of one, and after-sale support: 11 questions for your agent, a breakdown of the 8–10% commission and the signs of a single-developer broker.
Is It Safe to Invest in Cambodian Real Estate in 2026?
Scam centres in the headlines, stalled construction, title and currency risk: which parts of Cambodia's reputation actually affect a property investor, and what to check before the deal.
Property Yields in Cambodia: Net Yield on 4 Properties
Property returns in Cambodia for a non-resident: real net yield from 3.5% to 9.6%. A comparison of apartments, GRR and a villa, with taxes and running costs factored in.
European Residency 2026: an Event in Phnom Penh
European residency 2026: on 25 July in Phnom Penh — a walkthrough of the Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, Malta and UK programmes for investors. Get the details and register.
Investing in Cambodian Real Estate: Strategies for 2026
Investing in Cambodian property: capital appreciation at 200–600% ROI, or GRR at 6–12% a year. We compare the strategies, the properties and the budgets. Pick your option.
Installments and ROI in Cambodia: Counting the 30% Return
A breakdown of the advertised "30% ROI" on Cambodian property: cash-on-cash, the installment effect, CGT and the real return over 5 years. We do the math honestly.
MIRO Phnom Penh: Freehold Apartments From $50,000
MIRO R&F City Garden, Phnom Penh: 38 m² studios from $50,000, yields of 7–8.4%, rents of $300–350/month. An honest look at prices, risks and infrastructure.
Red Flags When Buying Property in Cambodia: 5 Schemes
Red flags when buying property in Cambodia: promises of 15–20% returns, a leasehold signed with a private individual, no completed projects. Real figures and how to vet a developer.
Buying Property in Cambodia: a 7-Step Checklist
Buying property in Cambodia as a foreigner: the 7 stages of the deal, Strata Title, interest-free installments, 0% stamp duty until 2027. The full checklist.
AI Marketing for SMEs: a Strategy for the AI Era in 2025
AI marketing for small business in Cambodia: how 120 entrepreneurs are adopting AI and cutting cost per lead by 50%. Practical tools and steps.
Le Condé 2 BKK1: Price, 8% GRR and the 2026 Terms
Le Condé 2 in BKK1, Phnom Penh: entry from $2,000/m², a 54-month interest-free installment plan, GRR of 8% for 3 years. A comparison with rivals and a look at the terms.
Due Diligence on Cambodian Property: an Investor's Checklist
Due diligence when buying property in Cambodia: 4 blocks of checks covering the developer, the property, Strata Title and GRR. The red flags and a practical checklist.
FrancoTech 2026: an Innovation Contest for Digital Business
The FrancoTech Innovation Competition 2026 has opened for entries. Find out how Cambodian real estate companies can take part and win grants.
Phillip Bank Shiok Sabay 2026: Perks for Cambodia Investors
Phillip Bank has launched Shiok Sabay 2026: $0 fees on transfers to Singapore, cashback of up to $61, and 61% off insurance. Find out how to use the campaign when buying.
Wyndham Garden BKK1: 8% Yield and the 2026 Prices
Wyndham Garden BKK1 in Phnom Penh — studios from $135K, contractual GRR of 8%. See the unit types, the payment plans and the financial model for 2026.
GRR — guaranteed rental return: how it works and what to look for in the contract
The developer pays you a fixed percentage regardless of the property's occupancy. We break down the mechanics of GRR, real rates, and the key risks.
Assignment in installments — a strategy for capital growth without completing construction
Buy at the foundation stage, sell the contract rights before the property is completed, capture the appreciation — and avoid the 4% tax. We break down the mechanics.
The developer's 30/40/30 installment plan: what it is and how to use it
An interest-free 36-month installment plan with a minimal down payment — how the scheme works and why it creates an investment-leverage effect.
Legal
Residency Through Property in Cambodia: Does Buying Grant Status?
Buying an apartment or a villa in Cambodia grants neither residency nor citizenship. We look at which visas an investor can actually obtain, what the 2001 Land Law and the 2010 strata title law say, what legal residence costs and where buyers are most often misled.
Strata Title in Cambodia: Bilingual Documents for Foreigners
Strata title in Cambodia now carries the owner's name in Latin script — see how the reform protects foreign investors and simplifies condominium deals.
Rental Tax in Cambodia: the 10% and 14% Rates in 2025
Rental income tax in Cambodia: 10% for residents, 14% for non-residents. Find out who pays, how GRR works and what to check before you buy.
Property Ownership in Cambodia for Foreigners: 4 Forms
Property ownership in Cambodia for foreigners: freehold on an apartment, leasehold for up to 100 years, a trust, and a 51/49 company. Learn every legal route and its risks.
Property Taxes in Cambodia: the 2025–2027 Rates
Property taxes in Cambodia: 4% stamp duty, 0.1% TOIP, 20% CGT deferred to 2027. Learn every rate, the exemptions, and how to save.
Land Tax in Cambodia: Unused Land Tax and VAT
Unused Land Tax at 2% and VAT at 10% in Cambodia: who they apply to, how they are calculated, and what an apartment investor actually pays. A breakdown with a table and examples.
Property Taxes in Cambodia: 3 Worked Examples
Taxes on buying, holding and renting property in Cambodia — a $45k studio, a $20k resale, a $350k villa. Calculations, CGT, visas. Current for 2025–2026.
Laws for Investors in Cambodia 2026–2027: CGT and DTA
20% CGT from 2027, new agent licences, an expanding DTA network — a breakdown of every change facing foreign investors in Cambodian property. Start preparing now.
Cambodian Real Estate: Taxes, Visas and Yields in 2026
Property in Cambodia for foreigners: the ownership formats, the 4% tax, CGT deferred to 2027, real yields of 4–9%. Find out how to avoid mistakes when buying.
Escrow in Cambodia: KB PRASAC Bank Wins a TR Licence
Escrow services in Cambodia: KB PRASAC Bank has been licensed by the TR regulator. Find out how it protects property buyers and sellers. Read the breakdown.
Investor Visa in Cambodia: EB, CM2H and the Work Permit
How a foreigner can legally live and work in Cambodia through a company: the EB visa, the CM2H programme, QIP status and the work permit. We walk through each route.
Cambodia Type E Visa: EB, ER and Long-Term Residence
How to live in Cambodia legally for years: the Type E visa, the EB and ER subcategories, extension costs for 2025–2026, and the setups property investors use.
How a foreigner can buy an apartment in Cambodia: Strata Title, Hard Title, and Soft Title
Full ownership of an apartment for a foreigner in Cambodia is real. We break down the three types of documents, the purchase tax, and the typical mistakes.
Stories and Case Studies
ODOM Phnom Penh: strata title Offices and 150% ROI in 5 Years
ODOM is a mixed-use complex in Phnom Penh: offices with strata title, GRR of 8% a year plus a 110% buy-back. Learn the investment terms and the prices.
BKK306 Phnom Penh: an Archived BKK1 Project — Risks and Price
BKK306 (Time Square 306) in BKK1, Phnom Penh: archived status, price from $1,600/m², an unverified developer. Find out what risks the project hides and how to check the data.
Vue Aston — a price-growth case: how $1,800/m² turned into $2,700–3,000/m² in a year
A real example of growth on the Koh Norea riverfront in Phnom Penh. The property is completed, rentals are underway, and prices are confirmed by data from an expert webinar.
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