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Aug 2024
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Real talk: buying from an agency versus ...

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It’s one of those questions that comes up time and again – is it better for Dubai property investors to buy from a real estate company or direct from the developer? Simon and Rennie go into a detailed comparison of the two options and give a refreshingly unbiased and unfiltered take on the topic. Shirk the tricky subjects? Never... Love our podcast? Got feed ... Show More
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