Who Can Register Property in Egypt?

Eligible buyers include non-resident Egyptians, foreign individuals, mixed-nationality families, and companies purchasing residential, touristic, or commercial property. Frequent scenarios include registering new developer units, regularising legacy contracts that were never publicised, and inheritance-based transfers where heirs need a registrable title.

Legal Basis and Core Requirements

• Valid seller’s title: deed, court judgment, or allocation proving capacity to transfer ownership.
• Identity and status: passports or IDs for all parties, plus marital-status evidence where relevant.
• Survey and plans: licensed survey or municipal confirmation, especially for land or boundary updates.
• Tax and dues: clearances for property tax, utilities, and, where applicable, homeowners’ dues.
• Payment evidence: receipts or banking records supporting the agreed consideration.
• Power of Attorney (if abroad): properly notarised and legalised/apostilled POA with explicit registration powers.

Arabic originals govern before Egyptian authorities. Bilingual packs are prepared to avoid remarks and delays and to keep overseas buyers fully informed.

Procedure and Typical Timeline

1. Assessment: you share available documents; we confirm feasibility, risks, and expected time and cost.
2. Drafting: Arabic-compliant sale deed, POA, and declarations aligned with current REPD practice.
3. Signatures: notary attendance in Egypt or via authorised representative acting under your POA.
4. Lodgement: filing at the Real Estate Publicity Office with receipted official fees.
5. Follow-up: addressing remarks, completing checks, and obtaining the registration certificate.

Indicative timeframes vary by file complexity, location, and local office workload. A scoped plan is shared after the initial assessment so you know what to expect.

Legal Effects After Registration

• Registered ownership becomes enforceable against third parties, not only between the buyer and seller.
• Registration enables resale, mortgage, lease, and inheritance planning with fewer downstream risks.
• It provides clearer evidence of title for future transactions, due diligence, or financing.

Documents Checklist

• Seller title (deed, judgment, or allocation) and delivery minutes for developer units.
• Buyer and seller IDs and, where applicable, marital-status proofs.
• Survey plan or boundary confirmation where required by the local office.
• Tax and utilities clearances, and homeowners’ association letters if relevant.
• Proof of consideration (payment receipts or bank slips).
• Power of Attorney with explicit registration authority where a representative acts on your behalf.

Property Registration in Egypt — FAQs

Do foreigners need a Power of Attorney? If you are not in Egypt, a notarised and legalised/apostilled POA with registration powers is typically required.

Can I register legacy private contracts? In many cases yes, after corrective steps to achieve a registrable title that the REPD will accept.

How long does registration take? Anything from a few weeks to several months depending on complexity, office workload, and whether remarks arise.

Is Arabic mandatory? Yes. Arabic originals govern before Egyptian authorities; bilingual drafting simply reduces risk and speeds processing.