Egypt
North Africa0 independent articlesRed Sea resorts with 8–12% yields — El Gouna, Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh and Sahel.
Egypt's Red Sea coast has become a genuine European second-home and yield market: El Gouna, Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay combine year-round sun, diving and strong short-let occupancy (8–12% gross in El Gouna). Foreigners may own (capped at two properties, up to 4,000 m² total); the North Coast 'Sahel' is the domestic-luxury summer scene.
Can foreigners buy?
Open with limits: foreigners may own up to two properties (≤4,000 m² total) for residence; Sinai land is restricted/leasehold. Red Sea and mainland resorts are open.
Taxes & buying costs
Low registration costs; annual real- estate tax ~2.5% above a high threshold (many units exempt); rental income taxed; strong projected price growth.
What makes it unique
Year-round Red Sea sun and diving with standout 8–12% holiday-let yields at low entry prices.
1
Most prestigious places to own
El Gouna (lagoon & marina villas)
The Red Sea's premier managed resort town; Orascom-built.
$300k–$3m
Lagoon-front villa
North Coast 'Sahel' (Marassi, Hacienda)
Egypt's glamorous summer beach scene near Alexandria.
$300k–$2m
Beach chalet / villa
2
Best income potential from vacation renting
El Gouna
The highest-occupancy STR market; strong Oct–May season.
$120k–$700k
8–12% gross
Marina / lagoon apartment
Hurghada & Sahl Hasheesh
Value Red Sea condos with dive-tourism demand.
$60k–$400k
7–10% gross
Beach apartment
3
Picturesque farms & rural tourism properties
Luxor & the Nile
Heritage-tourism villas and Nile-bank estates.
$100k–$700k
Heritage tourism
Nile-view house
Fayoum oasis
Lakeside eco-lodges and date-and-olive farmland.
$80k–$500k
Agritourism / dates
Oasis farm / eco-lodge
Thinking of living there?
Egypt residency and citizenship guide
Visas, work permits and the routes to a passport — separate from buying.
Everything on Egypt
No articles for this destination yet — coverage is on the way. The factbook above is complete regardless.
Indicative 2025–26 planning bands for screening only, not quotes and not advice. Holiday-let licensing, tax and foreign-buyer rules change frequently — confirm locally with a lawyer and tax adviser before buying.