We talk with Mario Volpi about whether to rent or buy, especially in a fast-changing market. Also, we unpack the signs pointing to a slowdown, the role of new developments, and how the Smart Rental Index is changing the game for tenants.
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Dubai Property Handover: Why Some Developers Are Finishing Months Early
Craig is back with another look at Dubai real estate, and is joined by Mario to discuss why some Dubai developers are handing over properties ahead of schedule, including one JVC project completed nine months early. For investors, an earlier handover could mean rental income soon ... Show More
15m 22s
Oct 17
Abu Dhabi Property for First-Time Buyers: What Can AED 800,000 Buy?
Craig is back with a listener in London who is considering buying his first property in Abu Dhabi after friends suggested it offers better value than Dubai. With a budget of around AED 800,000, we explore potential areas for a 28-year-old first-time buyer and discuss Dubai develo ... Show More
16m 25s
Apr 2021
Ep 14: In Dubai, should you buy the property you live in or invest in a property and rent where you live?
Welcome to a very special episode of The Dubai Real Estate podcast. In today's show we are going to be discussing one of the oldest debates any investor faces in Dubai or any other part of the world. “Should I buy a property and live in it, or should I invest in a property, becom ... Show More
27m 6s
Dec 2023
Short Vs Long Term Leasing
With Dubai's real estate market on fire, many property owners will be weighing the pros and cons of short term versus long-term leasing. Both options are lucrative, but both have their pitfalls. In the latest episode, the guys get 'no nonsense' about each pathway and answer quest ... Show More
33m 19s
Apr 2025
ARE MORTGAGES THE BEST WAY TO BUY DUBAI REAL ESTATE IN 2025? | DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST
Mortgages in Dubai can feel overwhelming—especially with shifting regulations, residency questions, and bank requirements that seem to change overnight. But Amit Nainnani, Director of Sales at Lion Mortgage, is back on the show to simplify it all. After his last episode became on ... Show More
30m 44s
Oct 2024
2024 Q3 Trend watch - what’s shaking up Dubai’s property market?
In the latest episode, Luke is joined by Clementine (Sales Director) and Philip (Sales Manager — Off Plan & Investment) to discuss what clients are most interested in right now in terms of property types, hot trends such as home renovation (which can lead to serious ROI), and the ... Show More
41m 18s
May 2025
Trends, yields & what’s next: the details the numbers don't tell you
In this episode of Dubai Real Estate Unplugged, host Charlie Bannan is joined by market experts Paul Sharland, Off Plan Associate Director, Clementine Munro, Sales Director and Jake Walton, Leasing Director, to unpack the Q1 2025 real estate landscape in Dubai.They discuss key sh ... Show More
26m 24s