As with any emerging market buyers are advised to take great caution when buying in Egypt:

Instruct an independent local lawyer to act on your behalf - e.g., properties can only be registered when 60 per cent built. You must ensure the property is duly registered and prepared for foreign purchase.

Building standards can leave a lot to be desired in Egypt - get professional advice if possible.

In the Sinai Peninsula, property can only be bought on a 99-year lease basis - get a will made in Egypt to ensure you can pass the property on.

Make sure that any contracts you sign have been translated from Arabic by a professional translator.