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Cityscape Egypt is the country's largest property industry event, where developers present their projects and the authorities set out their plans for urban development. In 2026 it runs in two stages and at two separate venues. The business half, the summit, takes place on 7 September at the St. Regis hotel in the New Administrative Capital. More...

A square metre in Sheikh Zayed costs EGP 51,100, while in the New Administrative Capital it costs EGP 31,400. That is a difference of 1.6 times within a single city. Yet the price per metre is the wrong basis for choosing. The highest rental yield comes from New Cairo, where the metre is cheaper than in Sheikh Zayed: 7.75% a year against 6.87%...

Egypt is one of the few countries where the state takes almost nothing from a property buyer. The fee for registering a purchase is capped at EGP 3,900, roughly $78, and it does not depend on the price of the property. The real costs sit elsewhere: in the developer's contract, at the bank and on resale. Let us go through it in order: who pays what...

Three projects were announced in the western part of the capital region during the first two weeks of August. Investment figures were disclosed for two of them: EGP 94 billion and EGP 5 billion, EGP 99 billion in total. The sites are in New Zayed and 6th of October. On 3 August PRE Group announced the development of 380 acres in New Zayed, roughly...

Egypt's ten largest developers sold EGP 670 billion worth of property in the first half of 2026. A year earlier the figure was EGP 651 billion, and in the first half of 2024 it was EGP 649 billion. The data comes from the research firm The Board Consulting and was published on 18 August. Revenue grew by 2.9%. The number of homes sold, however,...

Residency in Egypt is available to anyone who buys property worth $50,000 or more. The length of the permit depends on the sum invested: one year, three years or five. It is one of the lowest thresholds in the region, but the programme comes with conditions that can leave a buyer without the status, or take it away after the purchase. Let us look...

Developing countries are increasingly applying data and software to revolutionize real estate markets, optimize processes, and satisfy the needs of young people and enterprises. Property technology makes it possible to make commercial transactions with residential, retail, and office premises more efficiently and at more equitable terms. These...

Although Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations, it is also a modern country that attracts people from all over the world who want to settle here permanently, spend a summer vacation, invest in local real estate or open a business. The long list of reasons for such increased interest includes the low cost of living, great opportunities in the...

The real estate sector in Egypt remains a reliable investment destination, as economic challenges and growing prices are looming on the horizon. Such investment has long been an integral part of the Egyptian culture and now, under the circumstances of unprecedented inflation, it has proven its benefits again compared to, say, gold or certificates...

The preservation and increase of capital are the basis of almost any goal. Whether it is paying for a child's education, securing a comfortable pension or achieving financial independence, what a person invests in plays a huge role in his success, but it is not just about choosing winning stocks or buying precious metals. When investing, an...

According to Invest-Gate, Arabisk Real Estate Development is planning the construction of three projects with a system of guaranteed rental income in different districts of El Shorouk. El Shorouk is an emerging suburb located to the northeast of Cairo and to the north of New Cairo. This is one of the innovative cities of the “third...

The market of real estate in Cairo remains one of the most promising segments in the international arena. Houses and apartments in the Egyptian capital continue to attract investors and end users. The attention of the former can be explained by the developed tourism industry of the city, which creates a constant influx of tenants and buyers. The...

The first Nigeria-Egypt Trade Conference and Exhibition has finished in Cairo. At the closing ceremony, companies from both countries signed partnership agreements for the amount of $30 million. El Sharkawi, Chairman, Egypt African Businessmen’s Association, noted in his statement issued on September 14 that six companies from these two...

The Ark Development was founded by several groups with extensive and diverse experience in real estate, construction, technologies, pharmaceuticals, hospitality industry, and car-building. It has recently announced the start of operations in the Egyptian real estate market. The company is going to invest up to EGP 30 billion in the first project...

Egypt is extremely popular with immigrants from around the world. It attracts tourists from abroad as well as ex-pats. The sunny country, known all over the world for its ancient monuments and modern attractions, can boast of many advantages, such as a low cost of living, a wide range of opportunities in the labour market, a friendly population...