Foreign Investments & Investing Overseas: Buying Property in Egypt

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Buying Property in Egypt

If you're looking for that special property in Egypt, here are 8 quick tips that might help you on your way.

1. Get Information before you view the property. You can cut down on wasted trips and expense this way. Be sure that the property fits your budget and desired location for buying a property in Egypt.

2. Consider looking for property in areas that you haven't previously visited and are not familiar with. Certain areas command premiums only because they are widely known. In Egypt, the most known area is Cairo. Alexandria is also quite well known but if you want a beautiful jewel of the sea with pristine beaches that go for miles with not very many people around then find something in the Red Sea area of Egypt. Especially the southern Red Sea area of Hurghada all the way to Marsa Alam are beautiful locations which are becoming popular with tourists. The increase of interest in property purchase in Marsa Alam or Hurghada is understandable as there is a multi million dollar yacht club near to Marsa Alam as well as a brand new international airport. Apartment pricing in Marsa Alam is quite low with a huge potential to be of tremendous increase of value over the near future. It is also a worldclass diving destination and there is a shortage of apartments right now in that area. This means there is opportunity to buy an apartment in Marsa Alam Egypt and to rent it during the time when you are not there to use it.

3. Consider your purchase thoroughly. As with any purchase, buying without proper thought can result in unexpected costs. There are many opportunities for those looking to purchase land in Egypt or to buy an apartment, flat or private villa in Egypt.

4. Get to know the area before you buy. Talk to people who have already purchased their home, holiday in the area of Egypt that you're considering to buy, or even rent an apartment, flat, villa or private chalet somewhere where the property for sale in Egypt is located. Especially at the Red Sea in Egypt you can find good property to purchase in Egypt. Hurghada and Marsa Alam are fantastic tourist destinations which are also great for investment properties in Egypt. Stay for awhile, buy a property in Egypt and enjoy some time.

5. Visit the neighborhood. Get to know whats around your new property in Egypt and see if you will like them. As with any property purchase in Egypt or anywhere else, your neighbours will be a part of your life once you've moved in to your new property. This is an important fact that many people forget about when considering to purchase a holiday home, apartment, flat, or whatever. Some places at the Red Sea especially a place in Marsa Alam has little neighbors and it is very quiet around town. It is like a village really but it won't be staying that way for long. Anyone that wants to have such a beautiful retreat in Egypt will be lucky to enjoy the next few years while things are peaceful and quiet. Anyone looking to buy an apartment in Egypt where there are many people around should better to look into Hurghada and surrounding areas.

6. Completion of Off Plan and other notes. Be sure to have included everything you will need for your egyptian property purchase. Especially if you are buying off-plan property then get the full pricing for interior finishes and furniture packages to be included if you want to. Mostly the off plan properties may not include interior finishing so expect to pay for all appliances,flooring and interior wall finishes to suit your taste. Many people are liking to purchase off plan apartments or flats in Egypt because of this ability to choose finishing that is pleasing for their living intentions. Whether you want your unit to be finished in luxury style or to keep it more standard apartment style, it will be most important to like your building and location for the property to buy in Egypt.
7. Consider taking independent legal advice, through another notary or another specialist. The vendor instructs the notary who acts in the sale of the property. They are acting in the conveyance of the property, but not for either side. When you are buying property in Egypt there is a well established system for such transactions and you can be assured that the property will be properly transferred to you for freehold interest when you work with building owner or developer directly and then take use of legal help with you need it. Review and understand everything you sign. Contracts are involved and this is real estate purchase in Egypt.




Author: Sandra Peterson

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