Egypt is part of Africa as well as the Middle East, and being a transcontinental country located in the northeastern corner of Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge into Asia, Egypt is well situated to be able to benefit from multiple real estate markets looking at Egypt as a potential source of revenue.
International buyers and expatriates are especially drawn to luxury coastal developments on the Red Sea which includes Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam, and on the Mediterranean coast with Alexandria, North Coast and Alamein, where high-end villas and beachfront apartments provide both investment potential and lifestyle appeal.
Popular areas of Egypt with International Buyers - investment or personal use, listed by owner, for sale by real estate agent and for rent:
Finding the best property listings in Egypt requires a mix of knowing the strategy to deploy, the tools to use, and knowledge of the real estate market in focus.
As a buyer or investor, is the aim to purchase a home, condo, apartment, land, or a commercial property, and is there a special location or neighborhood of interest.
What is the intended purchase price for the property or the monthly mortgage rate to pay ceiling. How many bedrooms, bathrooms, parking slots, or facilities are required. Is it an investment property?
Does the listing show a range of high-quality photos, and are there tours or videos available.
If using a real estate agent in the search process, they may know of off-market listings, and be able to offer local market insights, and help navigate legal and financial processes.
Research the property being considered as regards its history, tax records, and if the property has been on the market a long time, or changed hands many times.
With today's listing technology, going online is the first option as to how to find the best property listings in Egypt, with properties listed by estate agent or private owner, often appearing on a listings portal.
Property listings can usually include photos, floor plans, descriptions, square footage etc, and when ready view the property in person, or have a live tour performed.