There are an abundance of sites offering English language services which can help you find and acquire housing throughout the country. Here are a few good sites that can help get you started:
- Cambodia Angkor Real Estate - mostly land and villas, generally based in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
- Real Estate Cambodia - a variety of properties, largely based in Phnom Penh but also others scattered around the country.
- Knight Frank Cambodia - offers commercial and residential properties for sale around the country.
When looking for a property in Cambodia, as in any country, it is key that you do your research. Have a clear budget identified, including the cost of any renovations that may need to be done.
Location is also an important factor when deciding on a property to buy. In order to make the most of your investment in Cambodia it is a good idea to look at buying property in tourist areas and city centres as this will vastly increase the value, especially if renovation work is undertaken.
However, arguably the most important factor to consider when exploring the Cambodian property market is to enlist the help of an expert. Using local estate agencies or international ones catering for expats, although costly, will ensure that everything is above board. They will be able to take care of the legal paperwork and administration involved with purchasing a property as well as dealing with the current owner for you.