Green Contract Verification Hurghada
What is a Green Contract in Egypt? (And Why You Must Have One)
The Green Contract (العقد الأخضر) is Egypt’s government-issued legal documentation system for real estate ownership. Named for the distinctive green cover of the official document, a Green Contract is the gold standard of property ownership security for both Egyptian and foreign buyers in Hurghada.
What Does a Green Contract in Hurghada Mean?
A Green Contract certifies:
- The property has been legally registered with Egypt’s Real Estate Publicity Office
- The seller legally owns the unit and has the right to sell it
- The property has no outstanding encumbrances, mortgages, or legal disputes
- The new buyer’s ownership is recognized by the Egyptian state
Without a Green Contract, a property purchase relies only on a private sale contract — which offers far less legal protection.
Green Contract vs. Tawkil (Power of Attorney) — What’s the Difference?
| Factor | Green Contract | Tawkil (POA) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal strength | Strongest | Weaker |
| State recognition | Full | Limited |
| Risk of seller reversal | Minimal | Moderate |
| Time to obtain | 6–18 months post-purchase | Immediate |
| Foreign buyer suitability | Highest | Acceptable for interim use |
How MAMO Property Verifies Green Contracts
Every property listed by MAMO Property undergoes our 4-step legal verification process before being presented to clients:
- Ownership confirmation — we verify the seller’s title documentation at the Real Estate Publicity Office
- Developer registration check — for off-plan properties, we confirm the developer is state-registered
- Project permit review — we verify the building permit and unit subdivision plans
- Encumbrance search — we confirm no mortgages or legal disputes are attached to the title
This verification is performed by our co-founder Mohamed and our legal partners — at zero additional cost to buyers.
People Also Ask
What actually happens when you buy property in Egypt? The buy process involves: reservation deposit → preliminary contract signing → payment plan → Green Contract registration at the Real Estate Publicity Office → title deed issuance.
What are the different types of contracts in Egypt? The main types are: (1) Green Contract (registered title deed), (2) Private Sale Contract (unregistered), (3) Tawkil (Power of Attorney based transfer), and (4) Unit allocation letter (for off-plan purchases).
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Co-founder of MAMO Property, real estate specialist in Hurghada with 16+ years experience in Egyptian property market.
