In a corner of his modest apartment in the 6th of October district of Giza Governorate, Shady, 38, sits on his chair leaning on his crutch, surrounded by a silence that reflects his daily tragedy since a horrific road accident two years ago. He can no longer afford his high treatment costs, in addition to the expenses of his three children. Despite these difficulties, Shady was surprised to find the crisis of rising rents threatening him with the loss of his home, his only refuge.<\/p>\n
Shady says: “After the accident, my life became more difficult. On top of all this, I received a letter from the landlord demanding that I either pay a higher rent or leave.” Shady now lives in a state of anxiety, as property prices and rents in Egypt have risen markedly and he cannot afford them, especially given his health condition, which prevents him from working and securing a steady income.<\/p>\n
Shady’s story is not an exception, but reflects the suffering of many Egyptian families facing the effects of the worsening real estate crisis. This data-driven investigation seeks to answer questions about the real reasons behind this large rise in prices, and whether the influx of Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict in their country has played a role in the growing pressure on the property market.<\/p>\n