Hi Deb and Rob,
We visited SSRE office in Nabq bay and met Tarek and an assistant who show us Sierra and Sharm bride.
We then waited to think about it for a couple of months, a bit too long in fact but we had a busy time, and then decided to go ahead.
We are using Zeiad Yehia as solicitor (see leagl thread - he has just given a full explanation of buying in Egypt) and have had contact from the ceveloper as well as SSRE.
If you are going out and have more than a 50% chance of buying it may be worth organising a power of attorney whilst you are out there as it will take a day but much quicker and cheaper than doing it here. You could ask Zeiad about that. Fees for purchasing are about £500 but He may be happy for you to set up a Power of attorney as a precaution.
I think in the end ours was just a "gut feeling" to go ahead.
The process is not too bad so far but you should be prepared for delays and promises that come in a bit late!
On the up side you have a property useable 365 days of the year, at a manageable price, in an area that has outstanding natural beauty on land and in the sea and generally likeable people.
You obviously liked Egypt so I guess this would be a good move for you, just don't expect all to run 100% smoothly, maybe 75% !
Iain
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