Property Registration in Egypt: Formal vs. Informal

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3 in 4 new homes have no legal protection when acquired

"Less than 5% of properties are formally registered — and 75% of newly built homes are classified as informal."

Formally registered

Under 5%

of all properties

New informal homes

75%

no legal protection upon acquisition

Social compensation for unregistered homes

EGP 40,000 / room

instead of fair market-value compensation

Source: Al-Umran Observatory / government officials