Red Sea Property for Sale in Egypt: Resort Apartments and Studios

The Red Sea governorate includes Hurghada, the biggest resort centre, plus El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Safaga and, to the south, Marsa Alam. These places differ greatly. El Gouna and Soma Bay are master-planned and more expensive; Hurghada's town areas, such as Sakkala and El Kawther, are cheaper, with a resident community. Sahl Hasheesh has resort-style beachfront complexes. Hurghada International Airport has many direct European flights, which is a key reason northern Europeans and Eastern Europeans buy here.

The Red Sea has warm winters and strong windsurfing and diving, so rental demand peaks from October to April.

Egyptian law generally lets foreigners own residential property, usually limited to two properties for personal use, and restricts ownership in border and certain military or Sinai zones. Registration is done through the real estate registry or via court recognition of the contract, and unregistered purchases can leave title uncertain. Egypt has also introduced residence options linked to property purchases in recent years, with the terms subject to change.

Insist on proof of land title and that the developer is licensed. Our Egypt buying guide outlines the process, Egypt financing explains payment plans and mortgages, and the Egypt analysis places the market in context.

• Delivery dates: many Egyptian developers sell off-plan with long instalment plans, so research completed projects.
• Service charges: ask what the annual fee covers, such as pools, security and beach access.
• Currency effects: pound devaluation has pushed developers to quote in dollars or raise prices; make sure your contract fixes the currency.
• Rental management: if the developer runs a rental pool, read the revenue-share terms.

A lawyer registered in Egypt should check the contract before you pay a reservation.

Egypt's data set also covers Cairo, Giza, the Mediterranean North Coast, Alexandria, Suez and the Gulf of Suez resort town of Ain Sokhna. Note that Cairo and Giza are inland and much further than the Red Sea coast. See budget homes in Egypt or the Egypt hub page.