Property in Egypt is turning the heads of international property purchasers looking to buy into an exotic, historical and beautiful country with a fabulous climate and a booming tourist industry to match. Egypt is a fascinating tourist destination with history dating back to around 3200BC and the warm, clear waters of the Red Sea attract divers worldwide, being one of the most popular diving locations in the world.

As a tourist destination with many possibilities to suit all interests, Egypt attracts increasing numbers of visitors and property buyers alike who come to reap its many rewards. More and more visitors are buying into luxury apartment complexes in the major holiday hotspots, including Sharm-el Sheikh, Hurghada and Luxor. They are also attracted to invest in amazing new world class resorts that are currently being developed along the Red Sea Coast such as Sahl Hasheesh and Gamsha Bay, which have every possible amenity on site.

Low off-plan prices, excellent transport links, holiday homes in the sun, all year round rental demand and high returns on investment, are all reasons for the current success of Egypt as a holiday and property location, which increasingly satisfies the requirements of many discerning property investors today.

The number of British buyers is on the increase, safe in a strong belief of the current Egyptian government's commitment to further economic growth and stability. The economic climate in Egypt is open for investment and investors are being actively encouraged by taxation breaks, low labour costs and a country that has a growing middle class who are beginning to exercise their increased purchasing power. Overseas real estate investors are aware that the growth in the purchasing power of the domestic market is fantastic for the long term profitability of all investments in Egypt's property sector. The overseas tourism and second home markets will account for good yields and returns but a growth in domestic demand and purchasing power will allow investors to more aggressively target Egypt safe in the knowledge that they have a wider market to potentially profit from.

With low entry prices starting around £17,000, and capital growth of between 20 - 30% predicted in key locations over the coming year, the investment climate in Egypt is widely regarded as a promising one, and with the demand for holidays showing no sign of abating, Egypt's property market looks set to thrive.

We have access to a wide range of property developments in the popular Red Sea Resorts and work closely with the top developers and agents to bring you the best available. Our local agents will be delighted to show you what is on offer, so whether you're looking for a studio apartment or a beach villa, we will have something to suit most tastes and budgets. Please take a look at our developments page to give you an idea of what is available. However, new projects are regularly coming on the market, so plese contact us for the latest information.

The most popular areas for investment are:

HURGHADA
On the shores of the Red Sea, this rapidly expanding area was once a small fishing village but has grown into an exciting holiday resort which is the second biggest tourist area in Egypt. Perfect for relaxing, scuba diving, desert exploring or simply sampling historical delights, with crystal clear waters, and year round sunshine make Hurghada a favourite with tourists and holiday home owners from around the world.

SAHL HASHEESH
Just 20 minutes south of Hurghada's International Airport, one of the world's most remarkable developments is rising from the desert. Sahl Hasheesh is a purpose built resort flanking 12 km of sandy beaches, on the kind of scale that is difficult to imagine. Covering 32 million square metres, Sahl Hasheesh will, by the time it completes, have no fewer than 20 five star hotels, a seven star hotel, a spectacular marina where top designers are aiming to create "the worlds most exclusive waterside address", numerous golf courses plus a sunken city for divers!!

The resort will not only have excellent facilities, but also essential community infrastructure like schools and a hospital. At its centre will be an arcaded piazza with an avenue leading to the Red Sea, lined with over 100,000 fully grown palm trees specially brought in from the Nile. A seafront promenade will link all areas of the development and there will be a new "Old Town", with over 300 shops, bars, restaurants plus an underwater adventure, with a sunken city for divers to explore. The "Sunken City" is a re-creation of the City of Isis, a main port which flourished for 2000 years until it sank and became an archaeological attraction. Here in the bay of Sahl Hasheesh, divers will be able to explore the magical ruins and antiquities of an ancient civilization. The facilities at Sahl Hasheesh will be of the very highest class, with many diving centres and other excellent watersport facilities including kite surfing, deep sea fishing, windsurfing, sailing and boat trips on the beautiful Red Sea.

Built over three phases, with the first phase completing in 2008, some hotels are already open and ground breaking has taken place on the marina, which will complete in 2010. Although this area of the Red Sea is very much an emerging market, Sahl Hasheesh could become the most important addresses of its kind. The developer of the marina, designed by Sir Norman Foster, is aiming to create the worlds most exclusive waterfront address, and with prices by the marina starting at £250,000 to £6m, this is bound to have a reflective influence on the rest of the development. Take a look at the website www.serrenia.com which shows how exclusive the marina will be, with a world-class spa and upmarket shops to rival New York and Paris

SHARM EL SHEIKH
Perched on the southern-most tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm is actually a series of bays nestled in between graceful mountain ranges that offer a picturesque backdrop to the beautiful coastline. Sharm is the top tourist destination of the Red Sea Riviera - a modern cosmopolitan city with an international airport plus a wide variety of shops and restaurants and very prestigious hotels. It feels more like a European resort than Egyptian, with refined facilities and amenities, and stylish hotels, equal to almost any in the world. The Red Sea has a beautiful coast, clear blue seas, coral reefs and sandy beaches and it is one of the top diving locations in the world. It is becoming increasingly popular for people looking an ideal place for a holiday home in the sun!

LUXOR
Luxor has been a tourist resort for over a century - a city with an amazing history and over 7000 years of civilization. It's the world's greatest outdoor museum filled with awe-inspiring monuments of ancient civilization. Luxor, on the banks of the River Nile, has beautiful weather all year round with so much to see and explore. Or just relax and watch the glorious sunsets over the mountains and the Valley of the Kings & Queens.

We have an extensive portfolio of properties available throughout Egypt, with new projects being added regularly. Please see our Developments page for a taste of what is available, or contact us for further information.