Taking Care of Business

Tune in to this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business with CEO, Carl Allsopp, and Operations Director, Paul Kelly, as they uncover Dubai’s record-breaking July property market!From all-time highs in price per square foot to phenomenal sales volumes and surges in the rental market. They answer big questions like: Why is everyone investing in Dubai? Does Dubai’s market offer better value than other global hotspots? And, is an oversupply on the horizon?00:00 Introduction and Overview00:16 Dubai Property Market Highlights00:51 Comparing Dubai to Other Markets01:37 Factors Driving Dubai's Market02:29 Sales and Transaction Trends03:04 Off-Plan and Handover Insights06:20 Future Market Predictions13:36 Dubai's Green Initiatives17:46 Company Performance and Mortgage Activity21:02 Rental Market Analysis26:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

How can you speed up your property deal? And how long should a transaction really take?This week, Paul Kelly, our Operations Director, sits down with Jess Stephenson, our Head of Sales Progression, to uncover the secrets to a smoother transaction. Learn about common mistakes to avoid, expert tips, and how our team pulled off a last-minute deal at a private jet terminal!0:04 Meet Jess Stephenson0:45 What is Sales Progression?1:40 Agents vs. Sales Progression: Who Does What?2:49 Misconceptions about Sales Progression4:06 Bank delays with the increase in deals7:09 How long does a transaction really take?11:37 Dubai is the new hotspot for younger people13:58 Essential Tips for Buyers and Sellers20:17 The craziest thing we've done to close a deal

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Recruitment Director, Kameron Hutchinson as he speaks with our Managing Director, Marc Walters.Tune in to hear about Marc’s inspiring journey from Liverpool to Dubai, his secrets to real estate success and what it really takes to be the best of the best!00:00 Teaser01:24 Mark's Early Career and Move to Dubai02:24 Challenges and Early Successes in Dubai11:21 First Big Paycheck and Life Changes16:00 Sacrifices and Hard Work20:58 The Allsopp & Allsopp Legacy24:53 The Power of Consistency25:17 Dubai Property Market: A 16-Year Journey26:38 Entrepreneurship Within the Business27:56 Record-Breaking Sales and Market Insights30:31 The Impact of Dubai's PR Machine31:24 Challenges and Opportunities in Dubai Real Estate39:22 Misconceptions About Investing in Dubai41:54 Regulations and Compliance in Dubai47:05 Management and Team Dynamics52:59 Reflections on The Market

On this week’s episode, join our Recruitment Director; Kameron Hutchinson alongside our Head of Commercial; Jade Simpson to chat about all-things commercial real estate, the future commercial hubs and areas, and how Dubai’s commercial market continues booming amidst the global slowdown.00:00 Welcome back, Jade Simpson!01:03 Looking into - Jade's career trajectory03:36 Dubai's Commercial Real Estate Market Overview06:09 Office Space Demand and Supply in Dubai08:43 Future of Commercial Real Estate in Dubai13:42 Fitting Out Office Spaces19:59 Joining the Commercial Real Estate Team26:41 The Future of Dubai's Commercial Real Estate Market

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Kameron Hutchinson, our Director of Recruitment, as he speaks to positive workplace psychologist, Dr Louise Lambert, about workplace wellbeing in Dubai.Tune in to find out the biggest mindset shifts to be a top performer, the reality of how to succeed in Dubai’s workplace, the main killer or careers and much more!00:57 What is Workplace Wellness02:53 The Disconnect Between Employee and Employer Expectations05:03 All About Toxic Work Environments07:44 Adjusting to Life in Dubai13:35 The Importance of Having a Plan22:48 Self-Employment and Mindset24:32 The Challenges of Moving Abroad25:36 Embracing a Growth Mindset28:09 The Importance of a Support Network29:40 Learning from Failures33:48 Dealing with Negativity and Failure41:46 Imposter Syndrome and Confidence44:53 Final Advice for Moving to Dubai

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly alongside our Managing Director; Marc Walters to chat all-things H1 2024, uncover how many new units are set to be handed over this year, and tune in to find out what is driving rental demand in the property market?00:12 Diving into - Dubai's property market H1 202400:32 Dubai Land Department's data insights01:54 Looking into market trends and buyer behavior02:02 Are first-time buyers reshaping the market?03:17 Dubai's future growth and development03:33 Is sustainability and wellness initiatives driving property demand?09:36 A look into Dubai's luxury market and the Private Office11:31 Lettings market update13:34 Off-plan launches coming up17:36 Future market predictions23:14 Mortgage market trends25:42 Summer market dynamics

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly alongside our Head of Off-plan; Fintan Flannelly, to chat about all things off-plan properties in the market.Uncover how many millionaires are migrating to Dubai and where they are investing, which new developers have come into the city, the different types of payment plans for off-plan properties and where Dubai’s future master communities will be located.00:00 Introduction00:18 Reviewing Dubai's off-plan market of H1 202402:02 Off-plan sales and market trends noted03:12 Domestic buyers VS. International buyers04:24 Looking into - Payment plans05:35 Who are the new developers?07:28 Diving into market dynamics11:04 Dubai's government initiatives to drive investments in the market11:53 Dubai's newest sustainable and wellness communities15:02 Urban planning for the upcoming developments15:58 Mortgages see a 14-month high!18:01 Dubai's luxury market21:58 What are the market risks?25:31 Future launches

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO; Carl Allsopp alongside the minds behind Horton Interiors; CEO, Abdelbasset Betraoui and Managing Director, Douglas Drummond.From Dubai’s commercial real estate to workplace trends and the secret behind successful businesses - tune in to hear it all.

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp alongside Mortgage Specialist; Connor Humble to dive into the world of mortgages.Uncover how to effortlessly obtain your first mortgage, why the current interest rates will shock you, and bust some popular mortgage myths!