Dakahlia Real Estate: New Mansoura Apartments for Sale

Dakahlia is a governorate whose capital is Mansoura; New Mansoura is a newer development on the Mediterranean shoreline, built for beach apartments and tourism. It is a different proposition from Red Sea resorts or Cairo, and its summer-heavy demand suits Egyptian holidaymakers. Cairo and Giza are a few hours away, while the Red Sea is on the opposite coast; treat all three as separate markets.

Check that the project is delivered, that utilities are connected and what service charges apply.

The headline price is in Egyptian pounds, and the pound's value against the euro, dollar or sterling has shifted sharply in recent years, so the cost in your own currency can move between viewing and completion. If you are buying off-plan, ask which stage the building is at, whether the developer is licensed, and what happens if delivery is late.

Most homes here are one- or two-bedroom units, which suits holiday use but limits family living. Rental yield in a seasonal seaside setting depends on summer demand, so ask for actual rental histories rather than projections, and factor in maintenance fees on shared compounds.

Foreigners can generally buy residential property in Egypt, usually with a cap on the number and size of properties, and with restrictions on resale soon after purchase. Verify the rules with an Egyptian lawyer, and insist on registered title rather than a preliminary contract alone. The Egyptian pound has been volatile, so consider currency risk.

Read the Egypt buying guide, Egypt financing and the Egypt country page.