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Cairo Property Market Records 15% Quarterly Growth Versus Same Period Last Year
Transaction records show average prices per square meter advanced across multiple districts in the three months to June compared with 2025 figures.
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Cairo residential prices rose 15 percent in the second quarter of 2026 when compared with the same three months in 2025, according to data compiled from the Real Estate Registry and local brokerage filings.
The increase arrives while global events including U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and the NATO summit in Turkey continue to influence investor caution across the region, yet local demand for Cairo units has remained steady with buyers prioritizing established neighborhoods over newer peripheral zones.
Neighborhood price movements
Units along 26th of July Street in Zamalek now transact at an average of 95,000 Egyptian pounds per square meter, up from 82,000 Egyptian pounds recorded in the second quarter of 2025. In the New Administrative Capital, plots near the Central Business District command 130,000 Egyptian pounds per square meter, compared with 112,000 Egyptian pounds a year earlier, while October City developments along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road hold at 75,000 Egyptian pounds per square meter after a more modest 8 percent gain.
Maadi compounds popular with expatriates posted an average of 88,000 Egyptian pounds per square meter in the latest quarter, reflecting a 14 percent rise from the prior year, as families sought proximity to international schools and the Metro line extensions completed in 2025.
Market outlook for buyers
The citywide benchmark remains 80,000 Egyptian pounds per square meter, but premium corridors in New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital continue to outpace that level by 35 to 60 percent. Registry figures released on 1 July 2026 recorded 4,200 residential transfers in the second quarter, down 9 percent from the same period in 2025 yet with higher average values per deal.
Buyers reviewing options this summer should cross-check recent sales on the Real Estate Registry portal for specific buildings in Zamalek and the New Administrative Capital before signing contracts, and factor in potential shifts in mortgage rates announced by the Central Bank of Egypt at its June meeting.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.