Egypt Real Estate Blog
Practical guides for buying, selling, financing and investing in Egypt's compounds — plus sourced market news.
Living in New Cairo and the Fifth Settlement: A Resale Buyer’s Guide
New Cairo is east Cairo’s most established modern district, mixing compounds with standalone buildings. Here is what res...
Security Deposits and Check-In, Check-Out Condition Reports
Most landlord-tenant disputes end at the deposit. Clear deposit terms and photographed condition reports protect both si...
Common Investor Mistakes in the Egyptian Property Market
From buying on hype to ignoring maintenance fees, these recurring mistakes cost Egyptian property investors dearly, and...
Diversifying in Property: Residential vs Commercial Units, the Basics
Retail shops, small offices, and apartments behave very differently as investments. Here is a plain-language comparison...
Rental Yield Thinking: How to Reason About Income From a Unit
Rental yield is a way of thinking, not a magic number. Learn the concepts behind gross versus net income so you can comp...
Disputes with Developers Over Transfer Approvals: Prevention and Escalation
Most transfer-approval problems are preventable, and the rest have an escalation path. How to keep a resale transfer fro...
Key Clauses to Check in a Resale Sale Contract (عقد البيع الابتدائي)
The preliminary sale contract carries the whole resale deal. The clauses that deserve your closest reading — parties, pr...
What "Fair Price" Really Means — and How AI Valuations Help Buyers
A fair price is what comparable units actually sell for — not what a seller hopes. Learn how comparable-sales thinking a...
Budgeting Beyond the Price Tag: Maintenance, Meters, and Finishing Costs
The unit price is the beginning of your budget, not the end. Maintenance deposits, utility meters, and finishing can add...
Understanding Developer Installment Plans: Down Payment, Years, and Monthly Reality
Down payment, plan length, and installment frequency shape what you actually pay for a unit. Learn how to read a payment...
Seller Mistakes That Kill Deals in Egypt's Resale Market
Most collapsed resale deals die from the seller's side — and from the same handful of avoidable mistakes. Recognize them...
Why Overpriced Listings Sit Unsold — and How to Fix Yours
An inflated price does not just slow your sale; it quietly damages your listing's reputation. Learn how the market punis...