Buy and sell in Egypt, with the facts.
Plain-language guides to every step, with the real numbers, the law behind them and the date we checked.
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For buyersTips and choices
Egypt's property market in 2026: what's changing for buyers in Cairo, Giza and the New Capital
Egypt's 2026 property market for buyers: prices trailing 13.9% inflation, fewer units sold, longer plans, slowing rents, rates, the pound and the new monorails.
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Off-plan or resale: which is right for you in Egypt
Off-plan or resale in Egypt: how payment, risk, price and timing compare, what to check on each, and four questions that decide which one fits you.
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For buyersMoney and payments
Developer payment plans in Egypt, decoded: the down payment, the instalments and the real total
How Egyptian developer payment plans really work: instalments, yearly payments, the maintenance deposit, cash discounts, delay rules and cancellation penalties.
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For buyersLegal and paperwork
The legal checks before you buy property in Egypt: contracts, permits and paying safely
What to check before paying for a home in Egypt: contract types, Shahr El Akary registration, developer permits, the resale contract chain, brokers and a checklist.
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Buying property in Egypt from abroad: a guide for Egyptians abroad and foreign buyers
How to buy a home in Egypt from abroad: the power of attorney, paying safely, the foreign ownership rules of Law 230/1996, and residency from USD 50,000.
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For buyersMoney and payments
Getting mortgage-ready in Egypt: the rules, the rates and the documents
What Egyptian banks and mortgage companies require in 2026: 40% of income, 80% financing, the 12% initiative, real monthly costs and the documents to gather.
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Buying in the New Administrative Capital in 2026: a practical guide
Buying in Egypt's New Administrative Capital in 2026: who lives there now, monorail and LRT, district asking prices, supply, risks and a pre-purchase checklist.
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New Cairo or Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October? Choosing East or West Cairo in 2026
New Cairo or Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October? Compare asking prices per sqm, JLL price and rent growth, monorail timing, new supply and who each side suits.
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For buyersMoney and payments
Should you buy property in Egypt now or wait? A clear way to decide in 2026
Buy property in Egypt now or wait? JLL's measured price growth vs named forecasts, inflation, the 19% deposit rate, building costs and 5 questions to decide.
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For buyersLegal and paperwork
Buying an off-plan unit from another buyer in Egypt (tanazul): discounts, fees and risks
Buying an off-plan contract by tanazul in Egypt: how the price is built, the 2026 discounts, developer transfer fees, the risks and a document checklist.
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Buying in Cairo's established neighbourhoods: Maadi, Zamalek, Heliopolis and Nasr City
Buying a flat in Maadi, Zamalek, Heliopolis or Nasr City: asking prices, older buildings, the 2026 old-rent rules, papers and a checklist for your viewing.
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Selling property in Egypt in 2026: how the market has changed for sellers
Egypt's property market has slowed in 2026: JLL price growth in low single digits, resale subdued and 12-year developer plans. What it means for your price.
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For sellersMoney and payments
How to price your property in Egypt: comparables, price per metre and the mistakes that cost you
How to set the right asking price for a home in Egypt: comparables, what moves price, average asking prices per sqm in Cairo and Giza areas, and why overpricing costs you.
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How to sell a property in Egypt, step by step: from your papers to registration
The eight steps to selling a home in Egypt in 2026: papers, price, agent, listing, the arboun deposit, the final contract, Shahr El Akary registration and the 2.5% tax.
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Taxes and fees when you sell property in Egypt (2026): the 2.5% tax, commission and transfer fees
What it costs to sell a home in Egypt in 2026: the 2.5% disposal tax and its new 60-day deadline, commission, developer transfer fees, registration and a worked example.
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Selling an off-plan unit before delivery in Egypt: assignment (tanazul), transfer fees and your options
How to sell an off-plan unit before handover in Egypt: how assignment works, developer transfer fees of 1% to 15%, selling versus cancelling, and the steps.
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For sellersLegal and paperwork
The documents you need to sell a property in Egypt: a checklist for every case
Every document you need to sell a home in Egypt, registered or not: ID, title or contract chain, utility and tax receipts, developer papers, POA and inheritance.
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For sellersTips and choices
Sell with an agent or on your own in Egypt? Commission, contracts and how to choose
Agent or no agent: what brokers do, the usual 2.5% commission, the new broker registration rules, exclusive vs open mandates and how to sell well on your own.
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For sellersTips and choices
How to prepare and photograph your home so it sells in Egypt
Declutter, fix, photograph and describe your home so buyers ask to see it: daylight photos of every room, the view and amenities, honest facts and safe viewings.
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For sellersLegal and paperwork
Offers, the arboun deposit and closing a property sale safely in Egypt
How the arboun works under Article 103 of the Civil Code, what your deposit agreement must say, how to get paid safely and how to close and hand over without disputes.
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For sellersStep by step
How to sell your home faster in Cairo and Giza: 12 moves that work in 2026
12 practical moves to sell your home faster in Cairo and Giza in 2026: price right from week one, papers ready, photos and video, easy viewings and fair terms.
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For sellersLegal and paperwork
Selling your home on instalments in Egypt: how to protect yourself
How to sell a home on instalments in Egypt safely: down payment and term, retention of title, crossed cheques, when to hand over keys and the 2.5% disposal tax.
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For sellersMoney and payments
Competing with developer payment plans when you sell a resale home in Egypt
How to sell a resale home in Egypt against 8 to 15 year developer plans: compare with the cash price, show what a ready home saves, and use your seller levers.
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Selling a property in the New Administrative Capital: what sellers need to know in 2026
Selling in Egypt's New Administrative Capital in 2026: the market, ready vs off-plan sales, who buys, pricing against developer launches and papers you need.
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For sellersLegal and paperwork
Rent or sell your property in Egypt? What the 2025 rent law and 2026 market mean for owners
Rent or sell in Egypt? The old-rent law (Law 164 of 2025), JLL rent and price growth, conflicting yield estimates, rental tax and a simple framework to decide.
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