Mostafa Arafa discusses how to Invest in Offplan Properties within Dubai and how to choose the best projects and units
After a long time coming, the 16th episode of Realtor Talk invites a long-time colleague and friend Mostafa Arafa onto the podcast.
As an offplan property specialist in Dubai, we discuss why these investments are beneficial for someone looking to own a property, the process involved and the possible pitfalls to look out for.
He tells us about his favourite projects and launches ongoing in the city and reveals which developer is releasing his favourite projects as well as running through his experiences in the market both in the Emirate and his home country of Egypt.
2 Aug 2020
Chris Battle talks to me about setting up the Property Hub Meetup in Dubai and building a Property Portfolio
In the 15th episode of the podcast, I speak with the founder of the Dubai Property Hub meetup Chris Battle who has built a property portfolio with his wife with the end goal of achieving financial freedom.
We discuss how he got into property, his acquisitions primarily in the UK and advice he would give to anyone looking to start out in building a portfolio.
He also talks about why he set up the meetup in Dubai for like minded property investors as well as how he also invests in stocks as a supplement to the yield from his real estate assets.
30 Jul 2020
Building Businesses, the Digitalization of Real Estate and making a global Luxury Property property portal with Jason Hayes
A highly enjoyable and entertaining episode with Founder and CEO of LuxuryProperty.com, Jason Hayes.
A self-confessed serial entrepreneur who has bought and sold two successful businesses in the real estate industry and wants to make LuxuryProperty.com the global digital destination for the high-end property asset class.
We discuss his history and achievements, future plans and thoughts on how technology can improve the real estate sector.
25 Jun 2020
How to Finance your International Property Investment with Sophia Kazmi from Enness
Experienced specialist broker Sophia Kazmi joins me in this episode to chat about what she and her company Enness do to help HNWI to get finance for property internationally.
Specializing in high value mortgages for luxury properties over GBP 1m, in both the residential and commercial markets. They work with both retail and private banks to find the best options tailored to individual clients needs.
We discuss the Dubai market and how they can help here with property purchases as well as in major cities like London, New York and Ibiza.
Finally she gives her top advice for anyone considering purchasing abroad.
7 Jun 2020
Warren Philliskirk from Mortgage Finder talks all you need to know about Mortgages in Dubai
If you're completely confused my mortgages and the different types then this episode will help explain to you everything about them.
From why you should use an impartial mortgage broker to suggest the best mortgage for your personal circumstance, to the difference between variable and fixed rate and what LTV stands for.
We also discuss possible future developments in the Dubai market for new lending products and a Top 5 pitfalls people make.
31 May 2020
Becoming an expat, overcoming adversity and how acting techniques can help present properties with Natasha Jain
I invited an old friend Natasha Jain to join me on this episode to discuss her experiences.
We talk about moving from London to Hong Kong as an expat and the challenges that she faced. How she transitioned careers from a classic corporate job to becoming an actress, and how their are many crossover experience between the career of an actor and in real estate.
Also how she manages anxiety and stress all whilst dealing with managing being diagnosed with POTS. This episode is a must listen!
28 May 2020
The 411 on Property Insurance with expert Gagan Gill
Insurance expert, Gagan Gill, sits down with me to discuss the various types of property insurance from building to personal belongings.
Find out the top tips when looking for a policy and we discuss why the uptake rate of insurance policies is very low here when compared to other countries.
24 May 2020
Talking Off-Plan Property in Dubai with Sikander Aziz
In this episode I discuss the Dubai property market with Sikander Aziz from Aeon & Trisl who actually convinced me to get into being a real estate broker.
An expert in off-plan properties with a wealth of experience in the city, we talk about his own favourite parts about working in the industry and his craziest client.
We also discuss his personal picks for off-plan projects and the trend for international investors looking to buy property in Dubai.
17 May 2020
Omar Al-Duri talks about hard work, hunger, nutrition and gut health; all key parts of how to 'Reset'
The author of 'Reset', award-winning coach and host of 'The Halftime Show' on Pulse 95 Radio is the guest in this episode.
Omar Al-Duri is an inspirational man and friend who I've known for a long time in Dubai playing football together. We talk about the dominoes he discusses in his book, from nutrition to self discipline and hard work, and how you can reset your environment and behaviors to improve your life.
We discuss in depth how this can be useful in a corporate environment and working in a real estate career.
4 May 2020
Richard Crossley talks Rentals in Dubai, the Importance of Your Broker and Living the life in Cuba
In this episode, Richard Crossley (Director of Leasing at LuxuryProperty.com) discusses his storied history of working in real estate across the globe. From small British towns to holiday homes in Spain, and how he now enjoys living in and showcasing rental properties across Dubai.
Also his Top 5 tips for landlords looking to rent out their properties, the effect of the delay to Expo 2020 and his opinion on short-term rental in Dubai.
1 May 2020
Ryan Dixon discusses his career change into Real Estate, his history in Marketing and eating over 1000 Nandos
I talk with Ryan, a Private Client Advisor at LuxuryProperty.com, about his previous career in marketing both in the UK and Dubai and why he decided to make a transition into the real estate industry.
He gives his Top 5 tips for anyone looking to move into another industry and how he's been able to transfer his skills across as well as focusing on his goals to navigate the ups and downs that come with the territory.
28 Apr 2020
Views of the Dubai Fountain, the Burj Khalifa and date spot in Downtown with Dominic Murray
Having worked in real estate in London, Dominic moved to Dubai and is an area specialist for Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
In this podcast we talk about the best buildings and projects in the Downtown and DIFC area whether looking for great amenities, a killer view or a bachelor pad.
For his Top 5 we discuss his recommendations for date spots from the wide variety of entertainment options in the area.
24 Apr 2020
Andrew Cummings talks Social Media, Achieving Success in Real Estate and Running a Brokerage Business
In this episode Lloyd talks with Co-Founder and Managing Director of LuxuryProperty.com, Andrew Cummings.
Topics involve his previous career and how he moved to Dubai and took a risk moving into the real estate business, his thoughts on the Dubai market and how he has built up a social media following.
20 Apr 2020
Waterfront Properties, Sustainability and Growing up around Real Estate with Sam Lange
Sam Lange talks with Lloyd about how he got into real estate at a young age in Germany, influenced by his parents who worked in the industry.
After moving to Dubai, he is now a leading real estate broker in the city who specializes in waterfront properties for his clients. We discuss his Top 5 projects in the city and much more.
14 Apr 2020
Talking Real Estate Photography with Dubai's best Ben Preece
Lloyd has a chat with Ben Preece, in-house photographer and videographer at LuxuryProperty.com.
From how he found his talent and what he loves about the art of photography, to his dream photoshoot locations and his basic tips on how to take good property images.
10 Apr 2020
Liam Jeffrey talks his Real Estate picks, Covid 19 and missing Golf
We talk about the best projects in Dubai from apartments under AED 1m (USD 272k) to penthouses and mansions costing millions across Dubai. You'll have to listen to hear his choices and why.
Also the current Covid 19 pandemic and how he is dealing with the situation as well as what he misses and plans to do afterwards.
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