50% Returns in 5 Years: Breaking Down ODOM’s GRR and Buyback

A straightforward path to predictable income and a clear exit

Investors want two things above all else. Regular income and a clean exit. ODOM offers both with a 5-year Guaranteed Rental Return at 8% net and a Guaranteed Buyback at 110% of the purchase price. It is a simple structure designed to reduce uncertainty while Phnom Penh’s new CBD continues to grow.

What the program actually offers

• GRR term: 5 years at 8% net per year
• Start: Upon completion and handover with full payment
• Scope: Selected strata-title office floors only
• Net means net: The 8% is paid without deductions for management, insurance, or operating costs
• Buyback option: At the end of year 5, the developer will buy back at 110% of original price if you choose to exercise it. Provide 6 months notice before GRR expiry.

Why this is different from typical GRR offers

Many GRR schemes fail the basics because they rely on a single income stream or overextend across an entire building. ODOM was structured to avoid those risks.

• Limited allocation
  Only a portion of ODOM Tower’s strata offices are offered under GRR. Floors 7 to 14 were allocated, representing roughly a quarter of the net saleable office area. The rest of the building remains market driven for long-term tenants and natural leasing cycles.
• Diversified income ecosystem
  ODOM is mixed-use by design. Office, residences, retail, an IHG Vignette Collection hotel, and a private members club create multiple commercial engines. That diversified ecosystem helps provide a natural subsidy buffer in early years.
• Landmark quality and prime location
  ODOM is positioned on Norodom Boulevard in Phnom Penh’s core business district. The development targets LEED Gold certification, with Singapore-standard Grade A specifications and smart building systems. Quality, location, and sustainability together help a property remain desirable after the guarantee period ends.
• Track record and responsible structuring
  ULS Cambodia proved the model at Rose Apple Square in Siem Reap, where GRR units sold out quickly and investors receive payments on time.
  They intentionally limit the program’s scope to keep it sustainable. This is not about financing construction through GRR. It is about offering early investors stability while the office market continues to formalize.

The Numbers in Practice

Clarity beats hype. Here are plain numbers that illustrate outcomes.

Example A

• Purchase price: 300,000 USD
• 8% net per year for 5 years: 24,000 USD/year
• Total GRR received over 5 years: 120,000 USD
• If you use the buyback at 110%: 330,000 USD returned
• Total back to you: 450,000 USD on 300,000 USD invested
• Headline result: ~50% total return over 5 years, with fixed cash flow during the term

Example B

• Purchase price: 230,000 USD
• 8% net per year for 5 years: 18,400 USD/year
• Total GRR over 5 years: 92,000 USD
• 110% buyback: 253,000 USD
• Total back to you: 345,000 USD on 230,000 USD invested

These illustrations show the structure. They do not rely on optimistic rent assumptions, vacancy forecasts, or secondary market timing. Cash flow is fixed during the guarantee period and the exit is defined.

Your options at Year 5

As Cambodia’s commercial real estate remains an underrated opportunity, ODOM’s structure gives investors predictable returns while positioning them for long-term growth. You do not have to decide now. At the end of the GRR period you can:

1. Keep collecting
   Retain the unit and continue leasing into a stabilizing Grade A office market in Phnom Penh’s CBD.
2. Sell on the open market
   If market pricing is attractive, you can sell to another owner and capture any capital appreciation.
3. Exercise the Guaranteed Buyback
   Trigger a developer buyback at 110% of your original price. Provide six months notice before the GRR ends.

The buyback is a safety net, not a ceiling. It exists to give international buyers confidence when entering a market they may not live in.

Why ODOM Offices Are Lower Maintenance

• Longer lease cycles are typical for offices compared to residential
• Tenant fit-out is commonly handled by the occupier
• Professional management is part of the building’s Grade A standard
• ប្លង់រឹង means individual ownership inside a professionally managed tower

The experience is simpler than managing multiple residential rental turnovers each year.

What Drives Value Beyond the GRR Window

• Place-making and mixed use keep the building active from morning to late night
• Quality and sustainability help attract premium tenants who value building standards and operating efficiency
• CBD address on Norodom Boulevard aligns with how Phnom Penh’s corporate footprint is evolving
• International hospitality brand on site elevates the profile and day-to-day traffic of the property

These fundamentals matter because they shape resale desirability and leasing confidence after year five.

• 5-year 8% net GRR on selected floors
• 110% buyback available at the end of the term with notice
• Allocation is intentionally limited, not building-wide
• Mixed-use income engines on site
• Strata title and foreign ownership available
• LEED-targeted, Grade A, CBD location

Designed for Investors

• Buyers who prefer defined cash flow and a clear exit
• International investors who want USD income in a growing Southeast Asian capital
• Portfolio builders who value capital preservation with a landmark asset
• Time-poor professionals who want hands-off property exposure without day-to-day management

Risks to understand like a PRO

Every investment carries risk. For ODOM’s GRR and buyback, the main factors to note are:

• Timeline risk if completion or handover dates move
• Opportunity cost if secondary market pricing at year five is stronger than the buyback and you lock into 110%
• Currency and policy shifts over a five-year window
• Market absorption pace for Grade A offices during and after the GRR period

The structure is designed to mitigate early-year volatility, but a grown-up decision still requires reading the contract and understanding notice dates and payment schedules.

How to Choose the Right Unit

• Floor and size relative to tenant demand patterns
• Stack position and views for long-term desirability
• Price per square meter vs historical Grade A benchmarks in Phnom Penh
• Exit comparables you can point to when selling later
• Fit with your portfolio and liquidity needs around year five

The Investment Case

ODOM is shaping Phnom Penh’s future as Cambodia’s first vertical village, making the city’s real estate market more accessible with confidence. The GRR and buyback program is built on three pillars: limited allocation, a diversified mixed-use ecosystem, and landmark-grade build quality in Phnom Penh’s CBD. The result is a clear five-year income story with a defined exit. For many international buyers, that combination makes Cambodia’s market accessible with confidence.