Recent content by long_brick

Seller motivation may be the missing link. Two otherwise similar studios can follow different paths if one seller is willing to wait and another prioritises certainty. I’d note whether the price cut happened before or after a long quiet period, while avoiding assumptions about the seller unless...

I’m not convinced service charges are the main driver yet. Condition can conceal several variables: whether the studio is ready to occupy, the seller’s urgency, and how much work a buyer expects. Neighbourhood labels are another problem—two listings described broadly as Cairo may not be genuine...

I would push back slightly on making fast response times the main test. A promise to reply within hours is easy; authority to resolve something is harder. Ask what happens when the planner is waiting on the seller, development management or another adviser, and whether you receive a dated...

What loan amount, overall term and repayment structure are behind the quote? The EGP 26,160,000 purchase price and 7.95% rate are not enough to compare it properly. Two offers can have the same fixed rate but very different payments and balances after five years because of the loan-to-value and...