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Property Prices Spike as Market Relaxes

While real estate has been traditionally seen as a safe haven against the devaluation of the local currency, as developers have been further pressured and more price hikes are on the horizon, this view may no longer be the case. Invest-Gate looks into recent market developments

Egypt Leaps to Sustainable New Cities

With the country's ongoing urban developments, the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development along with New Urban Communities Authority seek to provide clean energy sources along the way to reach the vision 'Egypt 2030'. Invest-Gate investigates

A History of Social Housing Strategies in Egypt

Social housing has been a political issue for every Egyptian president ever since the formation of the Arab Republic. Gamal Abdel Nasser's industrialization policies led to a surge in rural migration at the time, and led to the phenomenon of increased illegal urbanisation with many informal settlements, while state housing programs proved unable to deal with this rush in the long run.

The People vs the Zamalek Metro

As plans for upcoming metro expansions come underway, a long-protracted dispute over the building of a metro station on the upscale residential island of Zamalek have been met with much opposition, with different versions of the story arising. How will the new metro affect livelihood amid the relative calm of the leafy-green residential district?

The Causes and Effects of Urban Sprawl in Cairo

As Cairo's core expands outwards, its urban landscape begins to drastically change, inviting questions as to the future shape of the city. But what are the main causes of urban sprawl, and are they ultimately sustainable?

Is Egypt at Risk of a Housing Bubble?

The demand on housing in Egypt is ever-growing, and developers have been quick to seize the opportunity on a lucrative market, but could an exponential growth or unequal distribution of housing lead to a bubble? While current indicators suggest risks are low, numerous factors need to be addressed in order to ensure that supply and demand correspond.

The Mortgage Finance Fund and Bridging Egypt’s Housing Gap

Established in 2003, Egypt's Mortgage Finance Fund, headed by Mai Abdel Hamid, has long sought to provide funding options for low- and middle-income Egyptians, in a market that is saturated by upscale property developments and largely lacking in financing options. But are the efforts exerted by the fund sufficient to meet an ever-growing housing gap?

Mapping Egypt’s Facility Management Market

As city dwellers increasingly migrate to satellite cities, the facility management model becomes more attractive, with many developers branching out into different models for offering management services. This article explores the different models of facility management in residential projects, as well as potential future developments.

To Build or Buy: Prospects for Future Homeowners

People looking for their own property face an elemental choice of either buying or building a home. Both options bring along their own advantages and disadvantages of various kinds: From the amenities of a pre-existing home to the prices of both alternatives, this article aims to provide an overview of this important topic.

The Evolution of the Old Rental Law

In light of the housing gap in Egypt, citizens have increasingly resorted to renting residential units instead of owning, and one advantageous arrangement for citizens is renting according to the Old Rental Law. However, with some units renting out for as little as EGP 10 a month, what is the larger cost of renting according to this law?

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