Real estate market in Egypt is one of the most prominent markets in the middle east , as it is a combination of: high demand , high investing profits and returns and also government facilities .
WHY EGYPT REAL ESTATE
IS A PROMINENT MARKET
1.Rising Prices and Strong Demand
- Despite inflation and increasing constructions costs , Property in Egypt witnessed a strong growth about 30 % by April 2025 , due to increase demand and units prices. . Even when adjusted for inflation, growth remained robust at around 14.5%.
2.Strengthened Market Oversight
A new Real Estate Oversight Unit was established to enhance transparency, monitor property marketing, and ensure compliance with construction codes.
3.Tax and Economic Policies
The new regulations for taxes in 2025 tends to improve the business climate and attract more foreign investment , by simplifying the process and making it more efficient .
4.Investment Opportunities diversifications
- New cities and mega-projects:
- New Administrative Capital
- New Alamein
- Ras El Hekma.
Conditions for foreigners ownership
of property in Egypt:
Number of Properties
- Foreigner can own up to Two units of properties of Egypt .
Maximum Size
- Each of these two units cant exceed 4000 meters .
Purpose of foreigners Ownership
- Only residential or investment purposes can be used for Foreigners .
Prohibited Zones
- Strategic, border, or military areas are not allowed to own as property in Egypt for foreigners , unless they have a governmental agreement.
Inheritance Rules
- Ownership rights can be transferred to heirs, with the transfer complies with Egyptian law.
Registration Requirement
- The Real Estate Publicity and Notarization Department (Shahr El-Aqari) IS the place where documents have to be registered, to ensure foreigners legal validity.
Residency Incentives
Government , encourage , foreigners ownership of property in Egypt by residency permits .
Old laws that regulate foreigners ownership
in real estate sector :
Law No. 230 of 1996
- Allowed foreigners ownership of property in Egypt and land for construction .
- Determine restrictions mentioned before in the article.
Prime Ministerial Decree No. 548 of 2005
• supplied Law No. 230 of 1996’s executive framework, It established to precise guidelines for inheritance and property registration. Long-term leaseholds and other rights were also extended by the decree.
Law No. 15 of 1963,
• on the other hand, severely limited foreign ownership, particularly of agricultural land. Its legacy endures today in the ban on foreign ownership of farmland, which was primarily replaced by later reforms and is intended to safeguard Egypt’s food security.
Last updates in Egyptian law
of foreign ownership of property
in Egypt :
Desert Land Law Amendment (Jan 2024)
- Egypt’s House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Desert Land Law allowing foreigners to own land for investment purposes.
- Previously, desert land ownership was more restricted; this change opens investment opportunities on desert land under certain conditions.
Removal of Limit on Number of Properties (2023)
- The government announced intention to remove or ease the cap that limited foreigners to owning no more than two properties.
- This aims to attract foreign investment and foreign currency into the country.
Speeding up Registration Processes
- The State declared plans to streamline and accelerate land / property registration procedures for foreign buyers.
- This includes reducing bureaucracy, simplifying document requirements, and improving real estate publicity / registry offices.
What are the safest areas
to buy property in Egypt
- New Cairo. New Cairo is one of the highly demanded locations for property investment in Egypt. …
- Sheikh Zayed.
- North Coast.
- Ras El Hekma.
- 6th of October.
- Ain Sukhna.
Challenges Investors Should Keep in Mind :
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Inflation and raw material costs :
increase the cost of expenses.
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Currency fluctuations:
affect real returns of property in Egypt .
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Potential housing bubble :
risks while demand keeps directing supply in specific areas.
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Verifying legal documentation:
Consider project registration, and developer transparency before committing.
Leading Real Estate
Developers in Egypt 2025 :
The market is driven by visionary developers who are setting new standards for quality and innovation. Some of the most prominent names in property in Egypt sector include:
from the most leading in the luxurious units .
Usually Focus on the lifestyle of residents .
Known for the large-scale developments .
known for premium residential projects in New Cairo
well known for the gated compounds
famous of the innovations and technology.
provide the master-planned communities in Egypt.
How to Maximize Your PROFITS
OF Investment at property In Egypt
at 2025
1.Focus on the Right Location.
2.Keep your informations updated at real estate section.
3.Calculate well your financial returns.
Calculate the costs versus profits , and keep in consideration inflation and currency risks.
4.Ensure Documentation required
Prioritize projects with a strong legal and regulatory compliance.
5.Follow Egypt property expos
To keep up with all updates and developers offers
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2025 is the ideal moment for foreigners to explore property in Egypt sector.
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