For incoming foreign investors in Cambodia’s real estate market, the country offers the potential for huge long-term growth and appreciation. Meanwhile, short term returns on investment (ROI) for Cambodian investment properties outweigh regional and international peers. Not only that, it’s a great place to live! Offering a high quality yet affordable lifestyle for expatriates that love to live in Asia.

Here’s the opportunity, in a nutshell:

A Market Prime for Foreign Real Estate Investors:

• Foreign Ownership of Property: 100% Freehold Ownership available for Foreign Investors in Strata Titled Condominium and Commercial Office Developments

• US Dollar Hedged Economy: Dual currency allows investors to buy and sell in the world strongest currency

• Fastest Urbanization Rates in ASEAN: Driving demand for inner-city properties

• Swift Growth in Incomes Per Capita: Cambodia is on track to become an upper middle-income nation by 2030; and a high-income economy by 2050 driving property demand and appreciation

• Ease of Remittance: Low cost of inward and outward international funds transfers

• Strong ROI: Rental Returns from Cambodian condos ranging from 5-10% annually

An Increasingly Popular Home for Foreign Nationals:

• Ease of Visa and Long-Term Residency Options for Expatriates: Highly attractive regulations for expat residency than regional peers such as Thailand, Vietnam, China and more

• Expat Friendly Nation: With a thriving and eclectic expatriate community of over 150,000 and growing yearly

• Political Stability: Over two decades of peace and stability underpinning progress

• Swift Growth in the Inbound Tourism Sector: The country is targeting 7.5 million visitors in 2025 thanks to several new International Airports, seaports and growing international awareness

• Low Cost of Living, and a Great Quality of Life: Ranked as one of the most affordable countries to live worldwide, and an emerging mecca for retirees seeking a high quality and low-cost retirement destination

• Strong growth in Supportive Infrastructure for Expatriates: Including high quality education, healthcare and transportation options

An Emerging ASEAN Business and Investment Hub:

• Swift GDP Growth: Averaging 7% since 2011 and projected at 6.3% in 2025

• Low Inflation Rates: Expected to stay at 2% in 2025

• Investor-Friendly Policies: 100% foreign ownership of businesses in most industries and an English language-based economy with a large range of employment opportunities for foreigners

• Proactive Investment Climate: The Cambodia Investment Law 2021 has simplified processes, reduced red tape, and offered attractive incentives for incoming foreign business investors

• Strategic Location within Greater-Southeast Asia: Offering Access to 650M+ ASEAN consumers and a combined regional GDP of over $3T

• Huge Infrastructure Improvements: Around $40B invested in infrastructure in the last decade and $36B more earmarked projects by 2030, easing international access and trade

• Key Player in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Cambodia benefits from strong FDI support from China in terms of infrastructure development and financial support, fast tracking socioeconomic growth

• Industrial Engine of Growth: 26 National Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and growing, hosting a wealth of global production brands

• Emerging Sectors and Opportunities: Outside traditional strengths in garments and textile manufacturing, tourism and agriculture, Cambodia is witnessing rapid growth in sectors such as Agri processing, technology, e-commerce, fintech, education, health care and entertainment

• Young Talent Pool: 2/3 of the Cambodian population is under 35, and a median age of just 26

• A Regional Leader in Green Energy: Over half of the national grid powered by renewable energy, with goals to expand on climate targets

Find out more about investing in Cambodian real estate with IPS Cambodia today!