The Evolution of Egypt’s Infrastructure: An Examination of Economic Drivers

• Monday, 3rd October 2016
• by Joana Saba

Good infrastructure enables people and commodities to travel across the country, quicker, with less risk, and at a cheaper price – a crucial factor for real estate market development in Egypt. The greater a nation’s infrastructure, the greater the potential for business to flourish. The more people that can travel between any two points, the greater the possibility for investment and development at those locations. Building infrastructure between any two points allows real estate development along them.

Zamalek vs. Shorouk: Where to Buy?

• Saturday, 1st October 2016
• by Invest Gate

Where should I buy? A question that baffles every soon-to-be couple, every father looking to buy a property for his child, and every investor looking to make a profit.

Off-Plan Property vs. Existing Property: Which to Buy?

• Thursday, 29th September 2016
• by Invest Gate

With the continuous rise of real estate prices due to the persistently high demand, developers have begun to expand on their off-plan investment offerings, amid different facilitations to ease the purchase cost for buyers and help them secure better financing terms from their lenders.

Making Your Investment Count: Commercial vs. Residential Property

• Wednesday, 21st September 2016
• by Invest Gate

The Egyptian economy is currently facing turbulent times, as the country remains locked in a currency crisis, while poor economic growth forecasts have sent investment tumbling in recent years. However, one sector which still remains buoyant during the country's difficult times is Real Estate. The main reason behind its stability is the belief of many Egyptians that property investment one of the safest investments, as well as a hedge against inflation in the country.

7 Essentials to Consider before Buying a Commercial Property

• Thursday, 1st September 2016
• by Fatma Khaled

Despite the economic instability over the past few years. post-revolutionary Egypt remains, in economic terms, a strategic area in the region filled with resources worthy of investing in. Several businesses have chosen to expand, locals and foreigners are further boosting projects across the country, and the real estate market in Egypt has been dubbed by experts as safe haven for investments that is welcoming to new opportunities and investment methods.

Could Gulf Investment Herald a Boom in Egypt’s Tourism Sector?

• Tuesday, 30th August 2016
• by Joana Saba

Following the power switchover in 2013, Gulf countries emerged as Egypt’s largest benefactors; however, tourism commands only 0.1% of Egypt's total FDI. Could Gulf investments help create a new model?

To Buy or to Rent Office Space?

• Tuesday, 23rd August 2016
• by Fatma Khaled

For business investors, several factors both command and restrict the decisions they make, and oftentimes, selecting the right working space can be a make-or-break decision. Various elements figure into the question, and the decision as to whether to buy or rent office space is a major one, in terms of financials, investment prospects, and flexibility.

Sahel vs. Sokhna: Where to Buy?

• Wednesday, 17th August 2016
• by Invest Gate

Owning a vacation property is a huge draw for some, allowing a person to acquire their very own small slice of paradise and enjoy it at your leisure without the hassle of renting. It also means enjoying serene, picturesque settings, clean air, away from the congestion of the city. Two avowed examples of Egypt’s vacation spots are Ain Sokhna and the North Coast.

The Untapped Potential of Ecotourism in Egypt

• Sunday, 7th August 2016
• by Joana Saba

Despite its maximal potential in terms of bankable natural resources, the concept of ecotourism in Egypt seems all but alien, with only a handful of areas making use of a more sustainable approach to attract a different type of tourism to Egypt’s shores and valleys.

Trend Analysis: Devaluating Currency vs. Real Estate Boom

• Wednesday, 20th July 2016
• by Heba Eid

Egypt’s real estate market, described by many as rock solid, may not necessarily need a boost, yet the Egyptian pound’s (EGP) recent devaluation did exactly that. Since the 2011 revolution, the economic decline has caused foreign reserves to dwindle to an all-time low, which has disturbed the economic, political, and social climate. Adding insult to injury, tourism suffered a major hit last year, dramatically affecting one of the country’s key sources of foreign currency. As a major importer of commodities, the dollar shortage fuelled inflation, led imported goods to pile up at the ports, and disrupted businesses that rely on imported raw materials for production. These developments have allowed the black market to flourish, with the dollar reportedly crossing EGP 11.