Author: Sophea Lin

I’m Sophea Lin, a property consultant and market researcher with Riel Property, based in Phnom Penh. I have 12 years of experience working with home buyers, first-time buyers and overseas investors across Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, helping them compare projects, understand ownership rules and buy with confidence. I write about relocation, the buying process and living in Cambodia.

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Aerial view of Independence Monument and Norodom Boulevard in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with the city skyline behind

November 12, 2026 Sophea Lin Property Guides

Moving to Phnom Penh in 2026: 12 Reasons Professionals, Families and Investors Are Relocating

When people picture a move to Southeast Asia, they usually think of Bangkok, Bali or Ho Chi Minh City. Phnom Penh rarely makes the first list. Yet over the past...

Phnom Penh skyline at night with illuminated high-rise towers and the Mekong riverfront

November 12, 2026 Sophea Lin Property Guides

Americans Buying Property in Cambodia: A 2026 Guide for US Buyers and Investors

Cambodia is one of the few countries in the world where the US dollar is part of everyday life. Rents, salaries, condo prices and even street food are quoted in...

Tower cranes above a residential building under construction against a blue sky

November 12, 2026 Sophea Lin Property Guides

Buying Off-Plan in Cambodia: Contracts, Handover Inspection, Delays and Selling Before Completion

Most new condos in Phnom Penh are sold before they are built. Buying off-plan lets you secure a unit at an early price and pay in stages while the tower...

Remote worker using a laptop and tablet on a lounger beside a condo swimming pool

November 12, 2026 Sophea Lin Property Guides

Phnom Penh vs Bali, Chiang Mai and Da Nang: Where Should Digital Nomads Base Themselves in 2026?

Bali, Chiang Mai and Da Nang have been the classic Southeast Asian bases for remote workers for years. Each still has a lot going for it. But visa rules, costs...