Egypt Real Estate Blog
Practical guides for buying, selling, financing and investing in Egypt's compounds — plus sourced market news.
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...
Renting Through a Platform vs Word-of-Mouth: What Each Really Offers
Egyptians have always rented through relatives and doormen. Platforms promise reach and documentation. An honest compari...
Renting Out a Chalet for the Summer Season: A Practical Guide
Sahel and Sokhna chalets earn their keep in a short, intense season. How owners prepare, price, and manage summer rental...
Furnished vs Unfurnished Renting in Egypt: Which Works, and When
Furnished and unfurnished rentals serve different tenants, terms, and owner workloads. Here is how landlords and tenants...
Moving-Out Day: Handover, Deposits, and Leaving on Good Terms
The last day of a tenancy decides how the whole relationship is remembered. How tenants and landlords close a rental cle...
How Landlords Screen Tenants Respectfully and Effectively
Good screening protects your unit without insulting good applicants. A fair, consistent process for choosing tenants in...
Landlord Guide: Preparing a Unit for Long-Term Rent
A well-prepared unit rents faster, to better tenants, with fewer disputes later. A practical pre-listing checklist for E...
Rent Collection and Payment Terms That Prevent Disputes
Late rent and he-said-she-said arguments almost always trace back to vague payment terms. How to write and run terms bot...
Tenant Guide: What to Check Before Signing a Rental Contract
Before signing any rental agreement in Egypt, check the person, the unit, and the paper. A calm checklist that prevents...
Maintenance Responsibilities: Landlord vs Tenant Norms in Compounds
Who fixes the water heater, and who pays the compound fees? The common-sense split of maintenance duties in Egyptian com...