Egyptian cuisine is a delicious fusion of Arabic and Mediterranean influences. Try Falafel, round patties made from ground broad beans or chickpeas.

The Red Sea Riviera has excellent shopping facilities.

Barter with the locals for good value leather goods and ornaments in the bustling bazaars.

Not many countries in the world have as many impressive sights as Egypt.

When buying a property overseas it is important to understand the cost of living. The annual Thomas Cook Cost of Holiday Living Index is a survey of prices of typical holiday items.

Egypt Climate Weather Guide. The climate is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy a property overseas.  This guide on Egypt provides useful climate information.

Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weather information.

Key Points in buying property in Egypt

A well developed infrastructure along the coastal regions, and tourist destinations

Private medical facilities are improving.

Political extremist problems exist in the more remote parts.

Cost of living very low compared to the UK

Cost of owning a home is very low compared to UK

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Can get very hot in the summer, air con is a must.

Check out transfer from airport arrangements.

General Information in buying property in Egypt

Egypt is a fairly new addition to the overseas home market, resort developments springing up along the Red Sea coast away from the crowded towns means most are some distance from Egypt’s famous tourist destinations.

Choice is limited, most developers favouring to build apartments than Villas.

Egypt is almost totally dependent on the tourist industry which shows through everywhere you go, a bit too much for some when visiting popular tourist sites and local markets.

English is spoken widely.