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Buying property in Cairo: the first steps
The first steps for buying a home in Cairo. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Updated October 2026
Who may buy
Foreigners may buy residential property in Egypt, within limits set by law; those limits are being revised in 2026. Take advice from an Egyptian lawyer before you commit, and check the current rules with the Egyptian authorities.
Registering the purchase
Make sure the purchase is registered with the Egyptian authorities, and that your lawyer checks the title and the developer’s licences.
Where people live
See our property guide for Zamalek, Garden City, Maadi, New Cairo, and Sheikh Zayed with 6th of October. We don’t publish prices or yields.
Questions and answers
Can foreigners buy property in Cairo?
Yes, within limits set by law that are being revised in 2026: take advice from an Egyptian lawyer.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with an Egyptian lawyer.