Where is El Gouna and why buy here?
El Gouna sits 22 km north of Hurghada on the Red Sea. Founded 1990 by Orascom. 18 km coastline, 10 marinas, 3 golf courses. Freehold ownership for foreigners.
Customer journey
Buy property in El Gouna
Step-by-step guide for foreign buyers. From first search to handover. Indicative price-ranges per neighborhood. No agency commission charged by us.
Foreign buyers are allowed under Egyptian law 230/1996 (max 2 residences, 4000 m² total). El Gouna is a designated zone. Aggregated public listings only.
Our commission0we charge buyers nothing
Entry from$0Kindicative studio price
Guided stages0search to handover
- Stage 1
Awareness
What budget do I need?
Indicative ranges: studios 80-120 m² from around $120K-$220K. Apartments 1-3BR around $180K-$650K. Villas 3-6BR around $350K-$2M. Off-plan often 15-25% lower.
- Stage 2
Consideration
Which neighborhood matches my use?
Marina = active center, restaurants, nightlife. Abu Tig = upscale yacht-residence. Tawila = family lagoon. West Golf = quiet golf-facing. South Marina = newer launches.
Is this listing fairly priced?
Each property page shows an indicative AVM band based on recent comparable sales in the same neighborhood. Confidence score scales with comparables available.
How do foreigners finance this?
Most foreign buyers pay cash or use developer-financed installment plans (typical 4-7 years, 20-30% down). Mortgages from Egyptian banks possible but uncommon for non-residents.
- Stage 3
Decision
What documents do I need?
Passport copy, source-of-funds declaration, draft contract reviewed by independent Egyptian lawyer. Title-search at Real Estate Registry. Currency-exchange certificate for fund repatriation later.
Should I visit before signing?
Strongly advised. Two to three days covers shortlist viewings, neighborhood feel, lawyer meeting. Hurghada International Airport is 25 minutes by car from El Gouna.
- Stage 4
Action
How do I start the buying process?
Use the intake wizard to share your criteria (budget, neighborhood, bedrooms, view, financing). We forward only listings matching your filter. No newsletter spam.
How does the contract sign work?
Reservation contract with deposit (often 5-10%). Sale-and-purchase agreement after due-diligence. Final notary-registered deed at the Real Estate Registry. Lawyer-witnessed throughout.
What happens at handover?
Snagging-list walkthrough, meter-readings, key transfer. Off-plan handover only after building-completion certificate. We help verify against the contract spec.
- Stage 5
Retention
What if I want to rent it out later?
Many owners switch to long-stay rental or short-stay holiday rental after buying. Yield ranges 4-7% (indicative, depending on neighborhood + management). See invest journey.
Can I resell later?
Resale market in El Gouna is active. Holding 5+ years typically softens capital-gains tax exposure. Currency-exchange certificate is required to repatriate funds.
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