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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Real estate in Cairo and other developed Egyptian cities continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, ex-pats and people who want to have a holiday home in a sunny place surrounded by picturesque natural scenery. The local market offers a wide range of high-quality housing options, both in the elite segment and in the more...