Real Estate News & Guides

• Buy the Asset, Not the Illusion: A 2026 Guide to Leveraged Property Investing in Egypt 25 October 2026 How to build property wealth with income-producing assets: financial zero, leverage at Egypt's current rates, cutting a 15-year loan to 7.5 years, and licensed collective investing.
• Old Damietta or New Damietta? A Practical Comparison for Home Buyers 28 October 2026 Work, family, urban fabric, the sea, housing stock and paperwork: a practical comparison of Damietta city and New Damietta to help you decide where to live.
• How to Read an Apartment Floor Plan Before You Buy 28 October 2026 Scale, north arrow, symbols, area checks and layout: learn to read an apartment floor plan as a buyer and spot real sizes and layout problems before signing.
• How to Save for an Apartment Down Payment: A Monthly Plan in Numbers 28 October 2026 Work out the cash you need before signing, split it into monthly savings, and adjust for rising prices. A practical plan with tables and worked examples.
• Buying an Apartment in Your Minor Child's Name in Egypt: What the Law Says 28 October 2026 Registering an apartment in a minor child's name is legal in Egypt, but it makes the child the owner and can restrict a later sale. A plain guide to the guardianship rules.
• State Signs Developer Deals for 20,000 Low-Income Homes: What It Means for Buyers 28 October 2026 Egypt signed partnership deals with private developers for about 20,000 low-income homes in eight new cities, with a 100,000-unit phase two planned. What is known and what is not.
• Which New Damietta District Suits You? Choosing by Lifestyle 27 October 2026 Family, student, industrial zone worker or beach lover? A practical guide to choosing a New Damietta district by your daily priorities, with an on-site checklist.
• How to Price Your Apartment Rent: A Practical Comparables Method 27 October 2026 A step-by-step way to price your apartment rent in New Damietta: comparables, rent per square metre, adjustments, and the real cost of vacancy, with worked numbers.
• Working With a Real Estate Broker in Egypt: Commission Rules and Your Rights 27 October 2026 When does a broker earn their commission, can they charge both sides, and what if the sale is cancelled? A plain guide to Egypt's brokerage rules with a checklist.
• Buying an Apartment That Still Has a Mortgage in Egypt: How to Do It Safely 27 October 2026 Buying a resale apartment that still carries a mortgage? Learn what Egypt's Real Estate Finance Law requires, why lender consent matters and two safe ways to close.
• Dollar Tops EGP 56 for the First Time: What It Means for Property Buyers 27 October 2026 The dollar crossed EGP 56 in Egyptian banks for the first time on 26 October, days before the central bank meets. Here is what it means for installment buyers and Egyptians abroad.
• One Large Apartment or Two Small Ones to Rent Out? Yield and Risk Compared 26 October 2026 Same budget, two strategies: one large rental or two small ones? A worked example of net yield, a vacancy stress test and the management trade-offs.
• Buying an Undivided Share in Property in Egypt: Rights and Risks 26 October 2026 Buying an undivided share is lawful in Egypt but makes you a co-owner, not a sole owner. Learn the Civil Code rules on management, division and what to check first.