Why Invest In Egypt?

Today, investors seek the stability and simplicity of the property market to gain good returns on investment. Under-performing stock markets are often proving more volatile than property and this is especially true for the non-professional as there are many external factors that can effect your financial investment. Did you know that 50% of the members of The Times Rich List made their money through investing in property?

The benefit of buying specifically for investment purposes is the removal of emotion from your purchase while property is used purely as an investment vehicle. Investment property in Egypt offers many possibilities in the form of re-assignable off-plan contract options to sell at a substantial profit prior to completion, or "buy-to-let" situations to generate reliable rental income and eventually substantial capital appreciation.

Main Reasons Why Egypt is a Desirable Investment Location:

Low property prices starting at around only £30k
Steady year-on-year capital appreciation of between 20-30%
Beautiful, well established tourist hotspots suitable for varied tourist interests, from excellent diving and snorkeling to cultural and historical locations
Stunning natural, unspoilt landscapes
Steady annual growth in tourist figures
Less property taxes than paid in the UK
No capital gains tax
British residents avoid inheritance tax on any property in Egypt
Foreign investors are regarded by the government as a big investment opportunity and laws have recently streamlined procedures, making the purchase procedure easy.
Strong economic growth and increased investment in infrastructure are boosting the property investment market as a whole.
Warm desert climate with temperatures ranging from 14°C in winter to 30°C in summer creating a year-round tourist season
Politically stable country
Increased inward investment, creating a rich investment climate.
Well renowned developers are creating luxury resorts to cater for Egypt’s new influx of international tourists
Easy air access from many European destinations makes Egypt an ever popular medium haul holiday location
Cairo International airport is being modernized and a new terminal is to be built by early 2007
Low cost of living and maintenance costs
English is widely spoken, after Arabic