Hi Gibbo,
Wecome to the forum. I think that you'll find plenty of advice and help from the members here.
If you haven't seen it already we have a thread for new members :
http://www.propertycommunity.com/forum/egypt...w-members.html but if you need any help fr way around the forum just give one of the moderators a shout.
For myself, I don't think it's too late for Hurghada having only recently purchased there and I know many others will agree.
We have a thread on Marsa Alam too:
http://www.propertycommunity.com/forum/egypt...a-alam-36.html which might be of interest to you.
Best wishes
Linda