Property Registration Services – Egypt
Securing Property Rights: Real Estate Registration Services in Egypt :-
At Anglo-Nile Law Firm (ANLF), we provide comprehensive legal services related to real estate ownership and registration in Egypt, with a special focus on assisting foreign nationals, expatriates, and investors. Our practice is grounded in Egyptian property law and governed by the relevant statutes and ministerial regulations, including Law No. 114 of 1946 on Real Estate Registration and Law No. 17 of 2019 regulating construction violations.
We understand the legal complexities and risks associated with acquiring property in a foreign jurisdiction. That is why we offer a complete due diligence and title verification service designed to protect your investment and ensure legal compliance from the outset.
1. Real Estate Title Due Diligence Service:-
Before proceeding with any property purchase in Egypt, we highly recommend our Title Due Diligence Service, which ensures that the property is legally owned, properly registered, and free of encumbrances. This service includes:
Document Review: The client provides a scanned copy of all relevant ownership documents, such as the contract of sale, official registration documents (if any), or tax clearance certificates.
Chain of Ownership Verification: Our legal team investigates the property’s title history, ensuring that the ownership chain is legally sound, continuous, and that the seller has a valid right to dispose of the property.
Registration Status Check: We determine whether the property is registered with the Egyptian Real Estate Publicity Department or falls under “contractual ownership” only (i.e., private agreements not yet registered), which affects enforceability and resale.
Legal Disputes Investigation: We conduct an official search through court databases and local authorities to detect any active or historic litigation, seizure orders, usufruct claims, or third-party rights over the property.
Zoning and Building Code Compliance: We verify whether the property complies with national building codes and whether it has been subject to any administrative demolition or violation orders, particularly under Law No. 17 of 2019 regulating construction irregularities.
2. Infrastructure, Utility, and Occupancy Legal Assessment
In addition to title verification, our legal team conducts a thorough assessment of the property’s legal and functional infrastructure, including:
Water, electricity, gas, and sewage connections
Building permits and completion certificates
Legal classification of the property (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
Existence of registered easements or shared access rights
This ensures the buyer is legally and practically able to use the property as intended, avoiding future disputes with authorities or neighbors.
3. Legal Real Estate Valuation & Market Comparison
To protect our clients from inflated prices or misrepresentation, we also provide a comparative market value analysis, prepared in coordination with our network of licensed real estate professionals in Egypt.
This includes:
Reviewing current property prices in the same district or neighborhood
Evaluating the property’s legal status, location, condition, and added features
Issuing an official price opinion report to assist in negotiations or legal disputes
This “value estimation service” is particularly useful when dealing with unregulated sellers or properties not officially listed on the real estate register.
4. Foreign Ownership & Registration Support :-
Foreign nationals are legally permitted to own real estate in Egypt under specific conditions, primarily for residential purposes. This right is governed by Ministerial Decree No. 548 of 2005 and Presidential Decree No. 475 of 2005, which regulate the extent and location of property ownership by non-Egyptians.
According to these laws, foreigners may own up to two residential properties in Egypt, provided that the properties are not located in strategic or border areas, and each property must not exceed 4,000 square meters. Moreover, the use of the property must be strictly non-commercial and intended for private residence. Any resale or transfer of ownership is restricted for a period of five years unless special approval is granted.
These rules are part of Egypt’s broader real estate regulatory framework designed to protect national interest while supporting foreign investment. Our legal team ensures full compliance with these regulations during property purchases, registrations, and transfers.
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Address : Mid Devon – Tiverton – 11 Swan Avenue
Number : 00447376790365
Email : saadmoussa@eglawyer.co.uk
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Saturday: 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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