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Buying property in Cambodia: what to check first

Cambodia's constitution reserves land ownership for Cambodian nationals and Cambodian-majority companies. Foreign buyers work with three legal structures instead: hard strata title on a unit from the first floor upward, a long-term registered lease (commonly 15 to 50 years and renewable), or a landholding company where Cambodian shareholders hold at least 51% of shares.

Title type drives value. A hard title is registered nationally, can be mortgaged, and is the safest basis for a transaction. A soft title exists only in commune or district records — still very common on older houses and farmland, cheaper, but harder to finance and slower to resolve if a boundary or inheritance dispute appears.

Budget beyond the asking price: 4% transfer tax on hard-title transfers, notary and registration fees, agent commission, and the annual immovable property tax of 0.1% on the taxable value of property valued above 100 million riel. Rental agreements normally require one to three months' deposit and are quoted in US dollars.

Cambodia property questions

Can foreigners buy a house in Cambodia?
Foreign nationals cannot own land, and therefore cannot hold direct freehold title to a ground-floor house. The legal routes are: buy a strata-titled unit on the first floor or above, sign a long-term lease (commonly 15–50 years, renewable), or hold the land through a Cambodian majority-owned company. Take independent legal advice before transferring money.
What is the difference between hard title and soft title?
Hard title is registered with the national land authority and is the strongest, bank-financeable form of ownership. Soft title is recorded at commune or district level only; it is still common on older properties and usually sells at a discount, but it carries more dispute and conversion risk.
How much does a house cost in Siem Reap?
Indicative asking prices run from roughly $45,000 for a modest two-bedroom link house on the outskirts to $130,000–$400,000 for a detached villa near the river or Angkor side. Land near the town centre is commonly quoted per square metre rather than per plot.
What taxes and fees apply when buying?
Budget for the 4% property transfer tax on hard-title transactions, agency commission where an agent is involved, notary and registration costs, plus the annual immovable property tax of 0.1% on the taxable value of properties above 100 million riel.
Is it better to rent first?
For most newcomers, yes. Renting for six to twelve months lets you learn which streets flood, how reliable power and water are, and what realistic local prices look like before committing capital in a market with limited resale liquidity.

Prices shown are indicative asking-price ranges collected from public local listings, not valuations or legal advice. Verify title, boundaries and taxes with a licensed Cambodian lawyer before any transfer.