Insights
Market notes and investment perspective on Egypt and the UAE - measured analysis from the KÂMO advisory team.
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Coast or capital: where prime Egyptian money is going
The same budget buys a first-row coastal villa or a prime Cairo house, and the two decisions have almost nothing in common. A structured comparison on use, yield, liquidity and risk.
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Why the best Egyptian property never reaches a portal
Search the portals for prime Egyptian stock and you see a fraction of what is actually for sale. The rest moves through relationship lists and private sellers — which is an advantage for a represented buyer and a problem for everyone else.
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What luxury actually costs in Egypt
Buyers ask for one number and there isn't one. Prime pricing in Egypt splits across three markets that share almost nothing — and within each, position and land do most of the work. How to compare them honestly.
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Nautilus vs Blanca: choosing in Soma Bay
Somabay's two flagship communities solve different briefs: Nautilus is a private villa enclave at the top of the bay's pricing; Blanca is a whitewashed, Mediterranean-style neighbourhood of residences and chalets at a far broader range of entry points. How to choose between them.
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Egypt's currency reset and what it means for foreign buyers
Egypt's shift to a more flexible exchange rate repriced local assets in hard-currency terms. Here is what it means in practice for foreign buyers—the opportunity and the things to watch.
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Where Gulf capital is going in Egypt
The Ras El Hekma agreement put a spotlight on Gulf investment into Egyptian real estate. Where is that capital landing, and what does it mean for buyers on the North Coast and beyond?
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Why Egypt now: the case for property investment
As capital across the region looks for stability and value, Egypt's fundamentals—a reformed currency, Gulf-backed megaprojects, and competitive yields—are drawing renewed international interest. A measured view of the opportunity and the risks.
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Managing off-plan delivery risk in Egypt
Off-plan often offers the best entry price in Egypt—and the most risk. The risk is rarely the headline; it is timing and completion. Here is how we think about reducing it before a client reserves.
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North Coast vs Red Sea for a second home
Egypt has two very different coastlines, and clients often weigh them against each other. The choice usually comes down to season, rental intent, and how you want to use the place. A measured comparison.
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The New Administrative Capital: an investment outlook
The New Administrative Capital is the largest urban project in Egypt and one of the most-discussed addresses for off-plan buyers. A measured view of the opportunity, and the patience it asks for.