Members looking for a lawyer would do well to remember our own Zeiad Yehia from this forum. Zeiad has given so much free advice and has never once tried to advertise his services or that of his company.

We often overlook what is right in front of our noses!

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Hi I tried to find out if our developer is a good one or not, by trying what you said and I had no joy. Not very good on the pc. Any ideas?

Cheers

Hi Wayne,

not sure who your message was aimed at. Do you want to expand a bit?

Lyndsay

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Sarah I totally agree with you, Neil from Rivermead gets a big thumbs up from me - he has been extremely helpful and forthcoming with information at all times. Even helping others who have been badly let down by their own agents.

Hi Lyndsay,
I read what Janoulaki had said, and just thought I will have a go and check out the developer thats dealing with Regency Towers. But didn't get any where. But you have done it all through them and they have been ok haven't they? We have just got our reservation form through. The estate agents in egypt are having trouble with there emails at the moment. So its a bit frustrating for us at the moment.

Wayne

Never forget that selling property is a business. Everyone involved is hoping to take some advantage from their involvement, whether that be direct or indirect.

As a potential buyer who probably has no personal knowledge of any agent or deveoper or lawyer or anyone else in Egypt, this forum is a very good place to start your journey, however NEVER assume that because other people have bought into a particular development that "they" must have done anything to prove "stuff" that you need to know.

Many people can help to get you information but you still need to know what to look for and how to read it.

Many Agents do their own due diligence and if it is genuinely independant it's probably the best you're going to get. If it's a copy from the developers lawyer maybe not so re-assuring.
One problem is that we asume that we can use a reliable firm of lawyer to do everything as in the UK but that seems somewhat difficult and potentially quite costly.

No simple method that will solve all problems but there are things that should make you more concerned about some companies than others.

For example:
- if you cannot get a copy of anything that proves the land ownership BEFORE you sign
- if you cannot get the name of the developer (may be different to the land owner)
- if you cannot get the name of the construction company
- if you cannot get a sample contract - ALWAYS in English & Arabic
- if there are bad experiences noted on this forum about agents or developers
- if you cannot get anything to prove that the land does not have a mortgage on it
- if you cannot get a copy of the Building License

All of the above should be freely available to genuine buyers whether direct from the developer or an agent.

If you need to resort to using a lawyer to get this stuff then I'd be a bit concerned !

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I believe we have purchased through a very good agent. our idea of a good agent is based on the following critera

1. empathic and understanding of our situation
2. acting in our best interest
3. acts honestly, dilligently
4. keeps us informed
6. answers our questions
7. doesnt give the hard sell

he has exceeded our expectation and i would wholeheartedly recommend him..

i have receive contact from agents who have tried spin, been agressive, criticised our our purchase and bluntly refused to give information..
more fool them..

shame the good ones are often tarred with the same brush

Who Sid We have emails problem in Egypt?????????? that is wrong information wayne, we are online around the day and can answer your questions, Developer of Regency Tower is ok and you can depend on him, depends which agent you choosed to work with and depend on

Can I ask who is your agent?

yes you can ask im sure you know but pm me and ill tell u