Property in Kampot
អចលនទ្រព្យកំពត
Riverside houses, colonial shophouses, farmland and small guesthouses for sale and rent in Kampot and Kep.
The Kampot property market explained
Kampot draws long-stay residents who want a river town pace: the old French-era grid, the Praek Tuek Chhu riverfront, and pepper farms toward Phnom Voar. Stock is small and turns over slowly, so good riverside plots and restored shophouses sell largely by word of mouth.
Farmland and orchard plots are common listings here. Confirm the title type and the registered access track before agreeing a price — many rural plots are held on soft title and reached by informal roads.
Indicative prices in Kampot
| Property type | Asking price (sale) | Typical rent |
|---|---|---|
| Town house / shophouse | $60,000 – $220,000 | $250 – $900 / month |
| Bungalow / small villa | $70,000 – $250,000 | $300 – $1,000 / month |
| Farm or orchard land | $8 – $80 / m² | Long lease, negotiated |
Ranges are indicative asking prices from public listings, not valuations.
Where to buy or rent in Kampot
- Old town
- Colonial shophouses, cafés and guesthouse conversions.
- Riverside (Teuk Chhou road)
- Bungalows, small resorts and river-frontage land.
- Kep
- Hillside villas, sea-view plots and quiet retirement housing.
Explore Kampot on the Cambodia map to see schools, markets, hospitals and transport near a shortlisted street.
Buying and renting 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.
Information only — not legal, tax or investment advice. Use a licensed Cambodian lawyer for title checks and transfers.