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!