Renting and buying in Cambodia — property guide
Rent an apartment in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Kampot, buy a condo as a foreigner, and understand leases and prices on Cambodia's property market.
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- Home insurance in Cambodia Home insurance in Cambodia for expats — market overview, licensed local insurers, available coverage, exclusions and international alternatives.Read →
- Property and real estate taxes in Cambodia Real estate taxation in Cambodia — annual property tax (0.1%), stamp duty (4%), unused land tax (2%), and rental income taxation for expat owners.Read →
- Land titles in Cambodia — Hard Title, Soft Title, Strata Title Understanding Cambodian land titles — Hard Title, Soft Title and Strata Title, their differences, risks and implications for expats.Read →
- Finding a rental home in Cambodia How to find a rental home in Cambodia — portals, agencies, expat Facebook groups, visit process and mistakes to avoid.Read →
- Real estate agents in Cambodia — choosing well Choosing a real estate agent in Cambodia — commission, checking the RPR licence, pitfalls (deposit scams, fake listings) and alternatives.Read →
- Co-ownership in Cambodia — foreigners' rights Foreigners' co-ownership rights in Cambodia — 2010 law, ownership from the 1st floor up, 70% cap, Strata Title, charges and risks.Read →
- Renting an apartment in Cambodia Renting an apartment in Cambodia — informal USD-priced market, agents vs Facebook, price ranges by city, the standard lease, deposits and rental steps.Read →
- Buying a condominium in Cambodia as a foreigner Buying a condominium apartment in Cambodia — 70% foreigner cap, Strata Title vs Hard Title, purchase process, taxes and notary fees.Read →
- Standard rental lease in Cambodia Essential clauses of a rental lease in Cambodia — duration, rent, deposit, charges, translation, Sangkat registration, termination.Read →
- Deposits and utility charges for rentals in Cambodia Deposits and charges for rentals in Cambodia — 2-month deposit norm, water and electricity EDC vs landlord billing, and how to avoid mark-ups.Read →
- Renting a home in Phnom Penh Renting in Phnom Penh — expat-favourite neighbourhoods (BKK1, Tonle Bassac, Russian Market), average prices, amenities, pitfalls and signing process.Read →
- Renting a home in Siem Reap Renting in Siem Reap — popular neighbourhoods (Wat Bo, Slor Kram, Sala Kamreuk), markedly lower prices than Phnom Penh, rental profiles and seasonality.Read →
Other sections
- Healthcare in Cambodia — hospitals, insurance, vaccines Cashless health insurance, international hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, recommended vaccines and medical evacuation to Bangkok.
- Banking in Cambodia — accounts, transfers, USD/Riel Open a bank account in Phnom Penh, transfer money via Wise or international wire, and understand the USD/Riel dual currency and ATM fees.
- Driving in Cambodia — licence and registration Get your Cambodian driving licence, register a motorbike or car, pass the technical inspection and pay the annual vehicle tax.
- Civil status and family in Cambodia Get married in Cambodia, register a birth, legalise documents with an apostille and contact the French Embassy in Phnom Penh for consular services.
- Employment and rights in Cambodia Find a job in Cambodia, sign a contract compliant with Khmer labour law and know your rights: leave, NSSF and severance pay.
- Personal taxation in Cambodia French pension, Cambodian tax residency, individual ToS brackets and GDT filing — tax obligations for resident expats with no professional activity in Cambodia.
- Daily life in Cambodia — cost, internet, SIM Cost of living in Cambodia, SIM card (Smart, Cellcard), fibre internet (Ezecom, SINET), schooling and bringing in a pet.
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