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Houses Types in Egypt Defined

If you’re considering buying a home in Egypt, it’s important to be educated about the different types of real estate properties that are available. The types of houses in Egypt come with endless options from the commercial units to the residential properties; there’s something for every taste and budget. 

This article will help you to be able to make an informed choice, as it explains the structure, advantages, and disadvantages of each type.

Types of Houses In Egypt

Let’s kick things off with a big question: What are the different types of houses in Cairo? Or, more broadly, what type of houses do people in Egypt live in?

When it comes to types of houses in Egypt (and honestly, in all parts of the world), homes generally fall into 2 main categories:

  • Family Houses
  • Single Houses
  • Commercial units

Each type of home comes with its own lifestyle and preferences. Some people love the idea of living in a larger family house, such as townhouses, twin houses, or standalone villas.

These homes are perfect for big families or those who enjoy more space, privacy, and even private gardens or pools.

On the other hand, many prefer the convenience and simplicity of single homes, such as studios, apartments, or duplexes. These options are especially popular among young professionals, couples, or smaller families looking for a more manageable and budget-friendly living space.

As for the commercial units, they are divided into: 

  • Offices
  • Clinics
  • Retail units

Would you like a breakdown of each housing type? Next, we’ll dive deeper into each property type in Egypt, and let’s start with the residential units. 

Multi-Family Homes

A classification of housing where multiple separate residential units are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex. Examples of Multi-Family homes are:

  • Apartments
  • Lofts
  • Skylofts
  • Penthouses
  • Duplexes
  • Chalets
  • Studios

What are each type of residential unit? And what better for you? That’s what we’ll be talking about below. 

Apartment

Apartments: A collection of rooms forming one residence on a single floor in a non-coastal city

Apartment Building in ZED

The apartments for sale in Egypt come with a wide options, some cozy apartments have one or two bedrooms, and other spacious options come with 3 or 4 bedrooms. 

Loft

Speaking of the apartments for sale in Egypt, the lofts’ meaning is that it’s a high-ceiling apartment that allows room for a vertical division.

Loft in Phia Il Monte Galala

Want more spacious single houses? Then it’s time to take a look at the duplexes. 

Duplex

A 2-floor property connected by an internal staircase. May include a garden, a penthouse, or neither.

Duplex Building in O West

Penthouse / Skyloft

The top-floor unit of a residential building has its own terrace/roof area. May be sold with the below unit, or on its own.

Penthouse found in Sky Condos – Villette

Leaving the city chaos behind and let’s take a look at the most popular beach houses: Chalets. 

Chalet

A collection of rooms forming one residence on a single floor in a coastal city

Example of some Chalets from Mazarine

Do you want to purchase a chalet in Egypt? Then look no further than the
chalet for sale in North Coast. They come with endless options. Whether you’re looking for a chalet for sale in Ras El Hekma, Sidi Abdelrahman, or Sidi Heneish, the diversity of the chalets has you covered. 

Speaking of the beach houses, another popular type is the studios. 

Studio

What studio mean? It’s a single room property with an associated bathroom and kitchen

Studio Apartments in The Gate New Alamein

Cabana / Cabin

Not exactly a multi-family house, a cabin is a single room property for both bedding and living, with an associated bathroom right by the beach.

Cabins by the beach in Jefaira

Single-Family Houses

A classification of housing as an independent residential structure that sits on its own land and is designed to be used as a single dwelling unit, with just one kitchen and unshared utilities.

Palaces

 Very large, lavishly decorated, excessively luxurious private houses in cities. Palaces are usually reserved for aristocrats, rulers, or royalty. They house an extraordinary number of rooms.

Standalone Villa

Another example of types of houses in Egypt is the standalone villas. The standalone villas are freestanding building that sits on their own land owned by a single proprietor.

Standalone Villa in The Estates New Zayed,

Twinhouses

What is the twin house’s meaning? Houses that share a center wall between 2 neighbors and look like two identical houses.

Twin House by Palm Hills New Cairo

Townhouses

A row of identical – mirror image – houses sharing side walls (except for the end units, which have just one wall in common).

Townhouses in Sodic East

Non- Residential Properties

On another note, there are those properties that you find in commercial projects or mixed-use developments, and you might find their terminology just a tiny bit confusing.

Office

An area where employees perform administrative work in order to achieve the goals of the business. 

Clinic

An allocated space where outpatients are given specialized medical treatment or advice.

Pharmacy

A shop where medicinal drugs and supplies are prepared or sold.

Retail Shop

A commercial space that sells goods or clothes to individual customers.

After talking about the residential and commercial units in Egypt, Nawy offers you countless compounds where you can find all types of houses in Egypt. Below, we’ll list the top mixed-use compounds in Egypt.

Best Mixed-use Projects in Egypt

Some people are looking for a residential property to live in, while others are looking for commercial units for investment. Regardless in which group you’re in, Nawy offers you a huge number of compounds where you can find your dream property. 

The top 10 mixed-use projects in Egypt include, but are not limited to: 

  1. Zed West
  2. Sarai Compound
  3. OIA Compound
  4. Noi in 6th settlement
  5. Mivida New Cairo Compound
  6. De Joya New Capital
  7. Saada
  8. Yaru in New Capital City
  9. Ramatan in New Capital City
  10. Skyline El Morshedy Group

In a Nutshell

After knowing everything about the available types of houses in Egypt, are you looking for a single home? Or is it better if you have a multi-family house? Or maybe you want to make your money work and invest in a commercial property. Whatever, Nawy is here to assist you in finding the best deal. 

Just fill out the form, and one of our property consultants will call you right away to help you find the perfect property. 

Amany Morad

Amany Morad is a Senior SEO Specialist at www.nawy.com. With a background in hospitality, theater, and real estate; Amany enjoys writing about interesting topics. When she's not working, you'll probably find her scuba diving, acting, or travelling. Read more of her latest articles on https://www.nawy.com/blog

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