To give you quick answer upfront, here’s a simple comparison between each of the property titles in Cambodia that foreign buyers need to understand: Soft title: Locally registered proof of possession that’s certified at commune/sangkat (and sometimes district/khan) level, but it’s not the same thing as nationally registered ownership. Under Cambodia’s Land Law, a possession title is evidence...

It’s completely possible to walk into a developer’s sales gallery in Cambodia and buy a condo directly. It happens quite often. And a big reason it happens is because most buyers don’t fully understand what a good agent actually does in Cambodia beyond showing you projects. But first, let’s answer a logical question most buyers ask: Can you get a cheaper price if you buy direct from the...

1. Times Square 9 Gatsby launches on Street 278 in BKK1, Phnom Penh. Time Square 9 is a mid-range 39-floor tower with 600 residential units, with 1–4 bedroom layouts available, ranging from 60m² to 190m² gross area, with launch pricing starting at $1,467/m² for the cheapest 5th floor one-bedroom units (with promotional discounts applied). Times Square 9 is also branded as “The Gatsby...

Time Square 10 Sihanoukville has officially broken ground at Otres Beach 1. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 4 December 2025, after the developer secured all the required construction permits and approvals. With the green light in place, construction is now moving into an active phase, based on a planned completion by June 2029 (with an 8-month grace period). The developer expects a large...

A Quick Answer If you’re a foreigner buying a condo in Cambodia, the process is actually pretty simple. The whole process typically takes about 2 to 4 weeks from booking to completion. In short, you: Work with your agent to choose a legal, strata-titled project Pay a small booking fee to reserve your unit Draft, review, and sign the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Courier the signed...

1. Can foreigners legally own condominiums in Cambodia? Yes, foreigners can legally own condominiums in Cambodia in their own name, but only under a very specific framework. Cambodian law says only Cambodian nationals can own land. Foreigners are completely blocked from owning freehold land or landed property directly. To make condo ownership possible, Cambodia created a special system for...