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Taking Care of Business

316 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -

Listen to brothers, Lewis and Carl Allsopp who have built Dubai’s No.1 Real Estate business as they discuss the ups and downs of running a successful business whilst growing a family along the way!

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Uncovering Dubai's AED190 Billion Sales, Million-Dirham Rents, and Off-Plan Boom

July 12, 2024 15:11 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 2024 00:32 Dubai Land Department's data insights 01:54 Looking into market trends and buyer behavior 02:02 Are first-time buyers reshaping th...

Revealed: Dubai Off-Plan Launches With The Highest Returns

July 05, 2024 13:39 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

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 Introduction 00:18 Reviewing Dubai's off...

How we created the best office in Dubai

June 19, 2024 09:05 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't Fall For These Mortgage Myths! Insider Tips On Dubai's Mortgage Market

May 31, 2024 12:38 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World's Biggest Airport Revealed! Dubai's Evolution To Prepare For 250 Million Travellers

May 10, 2024 08:15 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, the brothers are back!Lewis Allsopp, Chairman of Allsopp & Allsopp, and Carl Allsopp, CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp, break down the biggest Q1 real estate trends and the news headlines set to push the market even further.Tune in to find out how many sales occurred below AED 3 million, what’s driving rental viewings up by 126%, and what you can expect in Q2 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surviving The Storm: Over 1 Billion Dirhams in Motor Claims and Your Ticket to Saving Thousands

May 03, 2024 12:54 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp and Managing Director of Beneple, Sonny Ridgewell, as they talk all things insurance after Dubai's heaviest rainfall in 75 years. From AED1 Billion in motor claims, the importance of home insurance, and the fine print in your insurance that can save you thousands. Find out how to protect your home and car today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK property goldmine: how YOU can pocket 60% ROI in real estate

April 26, 2024 13:02 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, our CEO, Carl Allsopp is joined by the CEO of API Global, Michael Leighton to chat all things investments in the UK real estate market. Find out how you can diversify your portfolio and uncover prime investment opportunities with 60% plus returns - without having to step foot in the UK!Let us dive into their discussion, and we’ll break down just everything that was discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOCKING truth: Your savings might be the reason you’re not a millionaire (yet!)

April 19, 2024 12:51 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Chairman, Lewis Allsopp alongside sales guru and serial entrepreneur, Spencer Lodge. Uncover the secrets to selling smarter, discover the hacks to successful investments and what it takes to run a business in Dubai! This is one you do not want to miss out on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Invest in Dubai’s property market with AED 500

April 05, 2024 00:30 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join our CEO, Carl Allsopp alongside the CEO of Stake; Rami Tabbara to talk al-things real estate investments in Dubai. Uncover how you can invest in Dubai's property market with just AED 500, and how Stake is set to reshape the investment landscape for real estate in Dubai. Download Stake here - https://getstake.com/welcome?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=2050895[…]vYDNCX32pwmp71yRFcWVTaoEG6B9d9yQh3ee-OIE2BYkC2uhUaAgCVEALw_w...

Dubai's top off-plan property launches in 2024!

March 22, 2024 12:51 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Join Lewis Allsopp for this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, alongside Head of Developer Sales, Fintan Flannelly to uncover Dubai’s top three investments for 2024, how the city is seeing an off-plan boom, and what is the hottest investment in the UK right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai property market is set for another boom in 2024!

March 15, 2024 13:41 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

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Selling Dubai: How I sold 12 properties in one day

March 08, 2024 13:22 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Take a seat with our Chairman Lewis Allsopp and ex-bar manager, turned real estate mogul, Daniel Perry - who is now one of our most successful Associate Directors and Dubai Marina leading agent. Just what does it take to become successful in Dubai and can anyone really do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai's most luxurious Polo home

February 02, 2024 07:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp and one of our most successful Partners (and Arabian Ranches specialist) Rob Kempton as we talk about the hottest neighbourhood on investors' minds right now - Polo Homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No more price tags on Golden Visas!

January 26, 2024 12:07 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

This week it was announced that property buyers in Dubai no longer have to meet the AED 1 million down payment requirement on their properties to obtain a Golden Visa.Sit down with our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp and CEO, Carl Allsopp for an exciting episode of Taking Care of Business, as we break down how you can get your hands on one! We also share which branded residences are blowing our mind and do some digging as to where Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased his new home in Dubai! Hosted on Aca...

The year Dubai defied the world: Will 2024 keep up?

January 19, 2024 12:48 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Chairman; Lewis Allsopp alongside Zhann Jochinke, who is the CEO of Property Monitor. Tune in to uncover the property market in 2023, how branded residences reshaped the market, and what are the forecasts for 2024? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how this Dubai real estate agent set a new company record for rentals in 2023!

January 12, 2024 11:31 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

Welcome back to Taking Care of Business, on the first podcast of 2024, join our Chairman; Lewis Allsopp as he chats with Allsopp & Allsopp’s highest transacting lettings agent; Conor Thomson. Dive into all-things rentals, what it takes to become the best lettings agent in Allsopp & Allsopp over and uncover how the rental market is set to perform in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Closing 2023: Redefining the word "records" in real estate

December 08, 2023 12:17 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, tune in with Lewis and Carl for one last run of 2023, before we head into the new year, uncover how Dubai managed to hit an all-time high of nine years, and how Dubai’s property market performed in November according to Allsopp & Allsopp’s Monthly Market Snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peak performance unlocked: Allsopp & Allsopp reveal that fitness = results!

December 01, 2023 13:08 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, dive into how fitness unlocks performance with Managing Director; Marc Walters and Operations Director; Paul Kelly Uncover how Allsopp & Allsopp topped the corporate leaderboard for the Dubai 30 x 30 Fitness Challenge and how agents nearly crossed their average commission goals by 300%! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai's branded residences: Investors reveal 2023 returns!

November 24, 2023 12:18 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Managing Director; Marc Walters to discuss the reign of branded residences in Dubai, how branded residences are a life-long investment and why residents are opting for smaller branded spaces over larger non-branded spaces! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rental relief is on the way? Unveiling the October Market Snapshot

November 17, 2023 10:29 - 27 minutes - 151 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, tune in as COO; Carl Allsopp and Operations Director; Paul Kelly unveil the details from our Allsopp & Allsopp October Market Snapshot. Discover how rental relief could be on the way for tenants, and how Dubai’s property market is setting new records for residential sales! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

x5 Guinness World Record holder; Lee Ryan on the transformational power of exercise

November 03, 2023 11:37 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business; join CEO; Lewis Allsopp, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and five time Guinness World Record holder; Lee Ryan to chat about fitness, discipline and how it ties in with mental success. Lee also shares his personal journey, including using fitness as a way to cope with grief and trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The off-plan market and the best investment in the world right now!

October 27, 2023 10:43 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp to dive into Dubai’s off-plan market, uncover what is the world’s hottest property market and why developers are pricing their properties aggressively? Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

200 nationalities in the UAE, who were Dubai's top 5 in Q3?

October 20, 2023 10:18 - 21 minutes - 119 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Managing Director; Marc Walters with Head of Sales Progression; Jessica Stephenson to discuss all things nationalities! Tune into a robust discussion about who were the top five nationalities for buyers in Q3 and the process they face to invest into the real estate market in Dubai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expect the UNEXPECTED: How Dubai's summer boom defied expectations

October 13, 2023 10:53 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Operations Director; Paul Kelly and our Managing Director; Marc Walters, to uncover the secrets of Dubai’s hottest summer through our Allsopp & Allsopp Q3 Market Snapshot. Get insights into how the property market performed this summer, and how this summer’s boom defied all expectations of the property market! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Dubai's commercial real estate in crisis?

October 06, 2023 10:12 - 15 minutes - 83.4 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Operations Director; Paul Kelly and our Managing Director; Marc Walters, to discuss the commercial property market in Dubai and uncover why they think the commercial property market in Dubai is in crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fast and furious: Is Dubai's off-plan market keeping pace?

September 29, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Operations Director; Paul Kelly and our Head of Developer Sales; Fintan Flannelly, to talk all-thing off-plan. Uncover how the off-plan market soared to new heights in August 2023, and what new developments are coming to Dubai? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is now the magic time to sell your home?

September 22, 2023 11:29 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Operations Director; Paul Kelly and our Managing Director; Marc Walters, to decode all-things August Market Snapshot! Uncover the top five buyer nationalities for August, and why is it a good time to sell your home? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the common success factor between the business of fitness and real estate?

September 15, 2023 04:48 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join COO; Carl Allsopp as he discovers the common denominator to success between business and fitness with the Co-founder of Boxica; Cyrus Rustom. Tune in to hear all about the business of fitness, what it takes to be successful in business, and the four commando principles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📣 Dubai’s parents community lifeline, the story of Cheeky Monkeys

August 25, 2023 09:58 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business Operations Director, Paul Kelly is joined by Saima Khan, Co-Founder and Owner of Cheeky Monkeys Dubai’s pioneer soft play area. #podcast #toppodcast #realestatepodcast #podcastlife #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #media #realestate #realtor #dubairealestate #realestatemarket #dubaiproperty #marketoverview #marketreview #marketdemand #propertylisting #propertyforrent #propertyforsale #dxb #dubai #mydubai #dubailife #dubaimarina #dubaimall #burj...

A hot July for the Dubai real estate market 🔥: The Market Snapshot out now!

August 18, 2023 11:11 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

 We are back with another episode of Taking Care of Business. This episode of Operations Director Paul Kelly is joined by Kameron Hutchinson to explore how July was hot not only in temperatures but in real estate transactions too. #podcast #toppodcast #realestatepodcast #podcastlife #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #media #realestate #realtor #dubairealestate #realestatemarket #dubaiproperty #marketoverview #marketreview #marketdemand #propertylisting #propertyforrent #propertyforsale #dxb #d...

From start to century: Celebrating 100 episodes of Taking Care of Business

August 11, 2023 13:42 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

From start to century: EPISODE 100! Join us for a trip down memory lane, as we take a look back to where it all began. From the era of garden zoom calls, to a property market boom, Dubai capturing global attention, dad jokes and everything in between. There’s certainly never a dull moment. Happy 100 episodes! We can’t wait for what’s to come #podcast #realestatepodcast #podcastlife #realestate #realtor #dubairealestate #realestatemarket #dubaiproperty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Holiday Homes unpacked: 30% ROI and our Marriott Bonvoy Partnership

August 04, 2023 09:58 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

Welcome to another exciting episode of Taking Care of Business! In this week's installment, Kameron Hutchinson, our Recruitment Director, sits down with Sheena Arila, the Head of Holiday Homes at Allsopp & Allsopp, to delve into the world of holiday homes and their remarkable 30% ROI in Dubai's property market. Join us as we unpack the secrets behind the success of Allsopp & Allsopp's Holiday Homes and their exclusive partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. Discover how this collaboration is re...

Allsopp & Allsopp Agent Stories: What’s the secret to scoring goals in real estate

July 28, 2023 10:37 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MB

The secrets to scoring in real estate! In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Kelly is joined by Property Consultant; Danny Walker. They talk about what it takes to succeed in Dubai’s property market, how, as an ex-professional footballer, Danny scored early in his real estate career, and whether Creek Harbour is set to be Dubai’s next sought-after community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could commercial real estate be Dubai's best-kept investment secret?

July 21, 2023 11:04 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Check out the latest episode of Taking Care of Business as we dive into captivating Agent Stories!In this week's episode, our Operations Director, Paul Kelly, and Senior Commercial Consultant, Jade Simpson, reveal the secrets of becoming a phenomenal commercial real estate agent. Discover Jade's incredible feat of consistently achieving 12% annual ROI for her clients and brace yourselves for an intense moment when armed security unexpectedly storms a contract signing! Tune in! Hosted on Aca...

Build and they will stay: How is Dubai retaining expats for longer than ever?

July 14, 2023 13:23 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Get ready for an exciting episode of Taking Care of Business! Join our Operations Director, Paul Kelly and our Head of Sales Progression, Jess Stephenson, as they unveil the key to Dubai's ever-increasing expat population, dive into the Allsopp & Allsopp H1 2023 Property Market snapshot, and find out how to leverage mortgage finance to help your cash go further in today's property market! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh out the oven: Allsopp & Allsopp announce partnership with Pitfire Pizza

July 07, 2023 11:55 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

This week we are excited to share a very special episode of Taking Care of Business, with Operations Director; Paul Kelly, joined by the Pizza Queen of Dubai, Michelle Johnson (co-founder of Pitfire Pizza). Find out what the guys had to say about the upcoming ‘pizzaship’ (partnership!), why location choices can make or break a small business and what Michelle’s MBA in ‘What not to do’ looks like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai’s best real estate agents: Meet the king of the hills!

June 30, 2023 08:47 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

We’re back with an exciting episode of Taking Care of Business; Agent Stories and this time around Operations Director; Paul Kelly is joined by Lettings Consultant; Joshua Menzies - who is the king of Damac Hills. They talk about all things life in Dubai, the Damac Hills development and Joshua’s YouTube channel.Tune in to hear all this and more on Taking Care of Business, every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubai's best real estate agents: An out of this world journey

June 23, 2023 09:57 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Check out the first episode of our new summer series ‘Agent Stories’ with Operations Director; Paul Kelly who is joined by Sales Property Consultant; Jessica Roberts - They kick off discussing all-things real estate, Jess’ specialised areas - District One and Old Town and find out why Jessica dressed as a bauble before working at Allsopp & Allsopp!Tune in to hear all this and more on Taking Care of Business, every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When succession came to Dubai: How do family-owned businesses dominate the GCC economy?

June 16, 2023 14:52 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, COO; Carl Allsopp is joined by Farida El Agamy who is the General Manager of the Tharawat Family Business Forum to talk about all things family businesses and enterprises in the UAE and GCC. They further discuss succession plans, and how much percent of the private sector is family owned!Tune in to hear all that and more on Taking Care of Business, every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We told you so… The May numbers are out and the market’s back up!

June 09, 2023 07:29 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly is joined by Communications Executive; Khwaish Adnani (Kash) to talk all things May numbers, the rise of client registrations in the market, corporate tax updates, what’s Dubai’s newest development and lastly, will Man City be champions this year? Tune in to find out all that and more on Taking Care of Business; every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can data transparency in the market switch up the game for buyers and sellers?

June 02, 2023 08:04 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Managing Director; Marc Walters sit to discuss all things sold-comparable data insights, how real-time data on the market is changing the game, what’s Dubai’s newest initiative for short-term rentals and why UK investors should consider coming to Dubai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI the future of Dubai?

May 26, 2023 05:53 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO; Lewis Allsopp as he sits down with Dr Noah Raford (PhD), who is the co-founder of Dubai Future Foundation and former advisor to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to discuss all things artificial intelligence, how the first 3D printed building was constructed, Noah's newest venture Lazy Brain and whether or not AI would be replacing many jobs?  To learn more about Dubai Future Foundation go to: https://www.dubaifuture.ae/ ...

Breaking the silence: Allsopp & Allsopp disclosed the April figures!

May 19, 2023 07:44 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Managing Director; Marc Walters as they sit down to discuss the highlights from April’s real estate activity, why the market needs more commercial properties and find out why Marc’s head is blown away!  Tune in to hear all this and more on Taking Care of Business, every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to transform your life? Uncover the secrets to success

May 12, 2023 11:55 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, COO; Carl Allsopp sits down with a special guest - Chris Bowman; founder of Elite Sports Performance. They discuss all things high performance, what it takes to stay ahead in life and what are the key factors to staying consistent in high performance training.  Tune into Taking Care of Business to hear all this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking Care of Business Podcast LIVE with Lewis & Carl

May 04, 2023 08:30 - 22 minutes - 249 MB

Live Q&A, answering your real estate, investment and football questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Dubai property market bubble about to burst? The truth behind the property boom!

April 28, 2023 07:40 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

Is the Dubai property market bubble about to burst? We tell you the truth behind the property boom! Join our Operations Director, Paul Kelly and Managing Director, Marc Walters on this exclusive episode as we answer this burning question and discuss the Ramadan impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could hyperbaric chambers change the world? DP World tells us how!

April 21, 2023 12:49 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Well we caught up with Daniel Van Otterdijk, Chief Communications Officer at DP World to find out - and it’s going to blow your mind. Tune into to learn more about some of the miracle medical recoveries they’ve seen in the chambers and the science behind it. We also talk all things business and sponsorship in the UAE - an eye-opening episode, you won’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are Foundations crucial and how does it ensure business continuity?

April 14, 2023 12:25 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

This week on Taking Care of Business, COO Carl Allsopp invites Yann Mrazek, Managing Partner of M/HQ, to discuss the significance of Foundations in businesses and real estate. Tune in to learn more about this topic and more on Taking Care of Business! Learn more about M/HQ: M/HQ is a multi-service platform catering to successful individuals and international families. Our one-stop-shop offering is unique in the Middle East: a holistic and cross-disciplinary combination of a market-leading c...

Rent Rises! Direct Debits! Is Dubai seeing a digital transformation?

April 07, 2023 11:56 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly is joined by the Head of Property Management; Anisha Sagar. Tune in to hear all things property management, the city’s rent rises and how property management can benefit you and Dubai’s newest direct debit system!  Listen in to know all this and more on Taking Care of Business, every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Ambition to Achievement: The inspiring career journey of Associate Director: Carine Damoo!

March 31, 2023 11:31 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business; Associate Director Carine Damoo talks with Carl Allsopp; in the trajectory that has led her to this respected title and to winning the best agent award by Bayut and Dubbizzle. Listen in as they discuss the challenges and steps that directed her into the highest title an agent can get at Allsopp & Allsopp, where the real estate market is headed and lastly, what new record can we expect to be broken in the city? Tune in for all this and more...