Buying property in Egypt
Articles about buying and owning property in Egypt as a foreign buyer.
8 articles
Egypt Logs 490,000 Property Tax Filings as the 2 October Waiver Window Closes
Egypt's New Administrative Capital: A Foreign Buyer's Guide for 2026
What the New Administrative Capital is, who is building it, where the residential districts sit, how the new transport links work, and the realistic risks a foreign buyer should weigh in 2026.
Egypt Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
The most common ways foreign buyers lose money in Egypt, from unregistered orfi contracts and double-selling to off-plan delivery delays and unregulated brokers, and the steps that protect you.
Can Foreigners Own Property in Egypt? The 2026 Legal Guide
Yes, foreigners can own residential property in Egypt. This guide explains Law No. 230 of 1996, the size and quantity limits, the five-year resale rule, prohibited zones, registration, and the residency and citizenship thresholds.
Top Property Developers in Egypt for Foreign Buyers in 2026
A field guide to the largest and most active Egyptian developers, where they build, what they have delivered, and what a foreign buyer should check before committing to an off-plan unit.
Egypt Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
The customary contract trap, off-plan delivery failures in the New Administrative Capital, and identity fraud are the three patterns that account for most foreign-buyer losses in Egypt.
Can Foreigners Own Property in Egypt? The 2026 Legal Guide
Yes, under Law 230 of 1996, with a two-property cap, a 4,000 square meter limit per property, a five-year resale lock, and a registration process at the Shahr El Aqari.
Top Property Developers in Egypt for Foreign Buyers in 2026
TMG, Palm Hills, Emaar Misr, Mountain View, and the rest of the large developers building in the New Administrative Capital, the North Coast, and Greater Cairo.
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