Egypt Purchase Process

Whichever country you're buying land or property in, you'll firstly need to appoint a reputable lawyer with expertise in the area. It's your lawyer's job to carry out all necessary checks on the property or land in Egypt and fulfil the legal requirements of the purchase.

It's always advisable to choose a lawyer who's fluent in your language, so that you better understand all the legalities and proceedings.

Your lawyer will:

• Verify the current owners have the correct title to the property
• Verify and confirm any charges and liabilities still owed on the property
• Make sure that your contract meets all the buying criteria and advise you on the obligations for both parties
• Help you through the payment/funds transfer
• Ensure that the land is legally registered in your name.

In Egypt, it's a fairly straightforward buying process. Working with your lawyer, you'll check the registration status of the property - sometimes, owners don't register their property to avoid the 3% fees.

You'll then need to check whether there are pledges or mortgages registered on the property, ensure all taxes levied on the property are fully paid, and have a bilingual sale-and-purchase agreement drafted. The final step is the transfer of the title from the seller to the purchaser.