When looking at residential real estate in Cambodia you will be faced with property types and terminology unlike that of many other countries. Different types of residential properties in Cambodia include flat houses, shop houses, villas, borey communities, apartments, hotel-like serviced apartments, and condominiums (condos). With the ever-changing real estate market in Cambodia it helps to contact a real estate agent with local knowledge.
Types of Residential Real Estate in Cambodia
This guide to the various types of residential properties and real estate available in Cambodia will help you choose your ideal property to rent or buy.
Apartments
The most popular category of housing in Cambodia is an apartment. Apartments in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap come in all shapes and sizes, from simple accommodation in older converted shop house buildings, beautifully renovated French colonial apartments, and newly built modern apartment blocks. Depending on your choices, apartments in Cambodia can come with either no extra facilities or can include a wide range of facilities such as motorbike and car parking, gyms and swimming pools, 24 hour security. Depending on the apartment building owner they may offer optional cleaning and laundry services just like a serviced apartment.
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Serviced Apartments
Many foreign expats choose to stay in serviced apartments. These are quite simply apartments that provide a hotel style service, included but not limited to: Housekeeping, laundry, swimming pool, gym, security, elevator and motorbike and car parking. Serviced apartments are particularly popular with short term and medium term residents and expats visiting Cambodia on business. Due to the extra cost of serviced apartments, longer term Cambodia residents will usually opt for a regular apartment or condo.
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Condominiums (Condos)
On the face of it condominiums appear much the same as an apartment or serviced apartment; they often have great facilities including swimming pools, a gym, 24 hour security, an elevator and vehicle parking. Where they differ is that each condo unit will often be privately owned and rented out by the unit owner hence will rarely offer a cleaning or laundry service like a serviced apartment would. Phnom Penh has seen a surge of condo buildings in recent years and there are plenty of options to choose from. Condos in the suburbs of Phnom Penh can be extremely affordable, while those with a great location in the city centre can command premium prices.
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Shop Houses
Shop houses are quite often found in prime city centre and residential locations. The ground floor however is either available for rent as a shop front for retail business purposes or services. Traditionally the ground floor shop would be a family run business such as hair salon or pharmacy with the family residing in the above rooms, but it is now common for each floor of the shop house to be rented and owned separately. You may rent an apartment one or more floors above a shop with an entrance
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Villas
Villas in Phnom Penh are generally considered luxury residential properties. Villas are typically fully detached with a minimum 4 bedrooms, often an equal number of bathrooms and balconies. Villas are situated on their own plot of land that has a driveway, a paved yard, gated entrance with perimeter fencing, and can sometimes come with a swimming pool and planted garden for the resident to enjoy.
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Boreys in Cambodia
Borey is the name given to properties found within gated and secured residential housing developments. These community developments normally consist of rows of terrace style flat houses, shop houses, semi-detached properties, and spectacular villas. Borey communities often come with security provided at the entrance and management fees that cover garbage collection and certain aspects of property maintenance such as electrical or plumbing assistance. Some boreys include additional common areas and shared facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, and shops. Popular borey developers include Borey Peng Huoth, Borey Piphup Thmey, Borey New World, Borey Vimean, Borey Angkor, among many more borey developers in Cambodia.
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