[Peter Mitry]

You are right; many people knock the big resorts like Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay but the security will be tip top. Its OK for the guys who visit Egypt regularly to recommend picking up cheap properties in the town and good luck to them. Great if its for personal use and you don't mind living next door to noisy neighbours. However, these properties are priced correctly in the Egyptian market and will increase in line with general inflation; they will never rent at the same levels as property in a five star resort. On the other hand the big resorts like Sahl Hasheesh and Gamsha are spending millions on infrastructure to add value. They are aiming at a Northern European market selling a high quality 'one stop' holiday destination. People who want this will never stay in the cheaper properties in the town. I think we should all be realistic about market conditions; it will never be a 'one product suits all' market and thank God for that!!