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Taking Care of Business

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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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Future City Forecast: Dubai's 5-Year Transformation Explained!

March 24, 2023 12:47 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join COO; Carl Allsopp as he chats about all things real estate in Dubai with Professor & Author; Michael Waters, who’s recently released his first book:‘The Essential Guide to the Dubai Real Estate Market.’ Listen in to learn more about how the industry has developed over the years, how Dubai opted for sustainable projects and where the city would be five years from now! Tune in to hear all that and more on Taking Care of Business! Host...

Want to be Dubai’s next millionaire?

March 17, 2023 12:55 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Ready to meet our millionaire maker? This week tune in to join Lewis and Carl, and our Director of Recruitment, Kameron Hutchinson.  We talk all things work life balance, company culture and explore what it is you really need to do to become a millionaire out here in Dubai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what went into the opening of Atlantis The Royal?

March 10, 2023 12:47 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week, Lewis joins Kerzner Group’s Senior Vice President, Jonathan Tomlinson, as they talk through all the big decisions behind Dubai’s newest ultra-luxury hotel. As well as this, we discuss the luxury residential market and what it means to live in the cities most exclusive residences. Tune in to hear all this and more on Taking Care of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Million-dollar marketing: How to stay ahead in real estate

March 06, 2023 10:07 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

As the Dubai real estate market continues to drive record results, what does it take to keep your brand ahead of the game? Lewis and Carl sit down to catch up with our Group Marketing Director, Kristian Valdini, to see if he had the answers! Tune in to hear all that and more on Taking Care of Business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your home as safe as you think it is?

February 24, 2023 11:31 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Don't miss out on this week's episode of "Taking Care of Business" where COO Carl Allsopp and Head of Home Maintenance Sam Weston discuss the crucial aspect of home maintenance.  They cover topics such as the dangers of sick building syndrome, the importance of annual home maintenance, and how you can benefit from a 10% discount on services with Allsopp & Allsopp Home Maintenance. And get to know more on Dubai and whether we can expect delivery robots in the coming years. Tune in now to st...

Dubai takes off: flying taxis & sky-high property sales

February 17, 2023 11:52 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Operations Director; Paul Kelly, and Managing Director; Marc Walters, as they share a Real Estate Market Snapshot for January 2023, talk all things Dubai’s new remote visas and flying taxis!Tune in to catch all this and more on Taking Care of Business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Jumeirah Bay Islands be the next Mayfair of Dubai?

February 10, 2023 12:58 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO; Lewis Allsopp and Managing Director; Marc Walters as they talk about the Jumeirah Bay Islands, all things golden-visas, the expansion of Za’abeel One and UAE’s dream jobs! Tune in to catch all that and more on Taking Care of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your mortgage on your mind?

February 03, 2023 12:46 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Join our Chief Operations Officer, Carl Allsopp and Head of Mortgage of Services, Stuart Roe as we delve into the rise of Fed Rates and how this is linked with the surge of property demand.   We’re also answering all your burning mortgage related questions – tune in to catch all that and more on Taking Care of Business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Record breaking: Dubai's Off-plan property market continues to soar - we look at why!

January 27, 2023 12:25 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director Paul Kelly and Head of Developer Sales Fintan Flanelly discuss the rapid growth of the off-plan property market, with a rise of 93% in sales. They explore Dubai’s undersupply of properties and why this comes as a positive change to the market. Paul also shares his views on the key differences we’ve seen in the market between 2009 vs. 2022.Tune in to find out all this and more on our weekly episode of Taking Care of Busines...

Realty Revolution: How will AI transform the industry?

January 20, 2023 12:35 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp talk about all things artificial intelligence, how it impacts the world, and if it can change the world of real estate. Also, is Dubai experiencing an ultra-high net worth boom in the property market? And what’s new with Ellignton and DMCC’s newest venture? Tune in and find out all that and more on Taking Care of Business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Allsopp & Allsopp Annual Market Data Report is here!

January 13, 2023 13:44 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

We are pleased to share our 2022 Allsopp & Allsopp Annual Market Data Report! Tune into our first Taking Care of Business of the year and join Lewis Allsopp (Chief Executive Officer) and Carl Allsopp (Chief Operating Officer) as they discuss the key highlights, data and statistics. We explore why we believe the year ahead holds so much potential for the property market and Lewis shares his predictions for 2023. Can we expect a rise in rental prices? Are there enough homes in Dubai for its...

The Great Debate: Bonds vs. Real Estate? England vs. France? Is it coming home?

December 09, 2022 12:39 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

The Great Debate: Bonds vs. Real Estate and a sneak peek into JLT's re-branding! In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp sit down for the great debate on Bonds vs. Real Estate? They explore Dubai’s recent real estate transactions (can they climb any higher?) and discuss JLT's brand new rebranding (what do you think?) Our world-cup predictions are also in for this weekend’s England vs. France game - is it coming home? Tap in to find out! Ho...

Rewind: Mortgages in Dubai, an important update

December 06, 2022 10:44 - 5 minutes - 7.15 MB

CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp sit with Allsopp & Allsopp’s Head of Mortgages, Stuart Roe to discuss in detail rising interest rates, and why Dubai is still in an attractive offering for mortgages despite this years market changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cityscape! Desert Tourism! Can we expect new properties?

December 02, 2022 09:02 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Head of Developer Sales; Fintan Flanelly sit down to discuss all things Cityscape, off-plan properties, RERA’s new guidelines and whether investors can receive a Golden Visa through property investment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Why is Dubai the best place to invest?

November 29, 2022 12:46 - 4 minutes - 6.66 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp, and COO Carl Allsopp are discussing the arrival of the winter tourist season in Dubai, this paired with the 2022 Qatar World cup means Dubai is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of tourists. They’ll discuss what this means for the city from a real estate perspective, both now and in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Reasons Football's coming home, plus a sneak peek into Lewis Allsopp's 2023 property predictions

November 25, 2022 13:10 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp discuss all things FIFA World Cup, the impact of six Fed interest rate rises in a row(!), plus Lewis shares a glimpse into his crystal ball, and shares some of his property predictions for 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E66: Data Drop! Changes in Dubai Property Prices?

November 11, 2022 11:45 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Director of Data and Digital Transformation; Lynnette Sacchetto, analyse both Data from the Dubai Land Department, and Allsopp & Allsopp to keep you up to date with exactly how the Dubai property market performed last month, including notable trends, and future predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E65: Dubai, the gift that keeps on giving

November 04, 2022 09:07 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp discuss last week's Allsopp & Allsopp’s first ever Dubai recruitment event, where we met with potential candidates wanting to work in real estate. They also discuss the growth of Dubai in general and what's making it such an attractive place for top talent to live and work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E63: Getting Ready for Dubai’s Tourist Surge

October 21, 2022 12:08 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp, and COO Carl Allsopp are discussing the arrival of the winter tourist season in Dubai, this paired with the 2022 Qatar World cup means Dubai is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of tourists. They’ll discuss what this means for the city from a real estate perspective, both now and in the long term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E62: September 2022 Dubai Property Market Overview

October 14, 2022 12:14 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this week's Episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Director of Data & Digital Transformation; Lynnette Sacchetto go through the key highlights from the Dubai Real estate market for September. They’ll be sharing data from the Dubai Land Department, as well as Allsopp & Allsopp internal data which shows that the market demand is continuing to grow, even enticing Bollywood actors and actresses to buy in the city!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

E62: September’s Dubai Property Market Overview

October 14, 2022 12:14 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this week's Episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly and Director of Data & Digital Transformation; Lynnette Sacchetto go through the key highlights from the Dubai Real estate market for September. They’ll be sharing data from the Dubai Land Department, as well as Allsopp & Allsopp internal data which shows that the market demand is continuing to grow, even enticing Bollywood actors and actresses to buy in the city!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Rewind: Dubai's Best Property Portal?

October 11, 2022 10:02 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB

CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp will be discussing houza.com (which in their opinion is the best property portal in Dubai). But what makes it the best? Is it that they have listings 72 hours before anywhere else? Or, the fact that every single listing is verified and real? They’ll also be discussing a few other hot topics, such as the schools reopening and Dubai being ranked the number 1 diamond trader in the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E61: Big Changes to Dubai Real Estate Market!

October 07, 2022 10:32 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director Paul Kelly and General Manager Marc Walters explain the new changes that have taken effect across the Dubai Real Estate Market. One of these being that owners can now only list their properties for sale with a maximum of 3 brokers, however, Paul and Marc explain the substantial benefits of going even further, and listing with just one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

E60: Jean-Pierre Mondalek, Houza.com CEO That's Driving Dubai's E-Commerce Boom

September 30, 2022 09:39 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Lewis Allsopp sits down with Houza CEO Jean-Pierre Mondalek. He talks about his past roles at Uber, Amazon and Dubizzle and how it's all led up to his current role as CEO of the most exciting property portal in the UAE; Houza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E60: Jean-Pierre Mondalek, The Houza CEO that's driving Dubai's E-Commerce boom

September 30, 2022 09:39 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Lewis Allsopp sits down with Houza CEO Jean-Pierre Mondalek. He talks about his past roles at Uber, Amazon and Dubizzle and how it's all led up to his current role as CEO of the most exciting property portal in the UAE; Houza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rewind: What happened in The Dubai Real Estate Market last month

September 27, 2022 10:49 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MB

 Operations Director Paul Kelly, Managing Director Marc Walters, and our Director of Data and Digital Transformation, Lynnette Sacchetto take a deep look into ours and the Dubai Land Department’s data to find all the stories and trends that’s going to shape Dubai’s real estate market in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rewind: Dubai Commercial Real Estate Overview

September 27, 2022 10:48 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

Operations Director; Paul Kelly sits down with Head of Commercial; Emrah Yah, to discuss the other side of the Dubai Real Estate Market - Commercial sales and lettings. The pair discuss the importance of Commercial Brokers, the state of the current market, and Emrah shares his thoughts on what he thinks the future of Dubai commercial real estate will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E59: 14 Business Lessons After 14 Years in Business

September 23, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp share 14 business lessons that the pair have learned from 14 years since founding Allsopp & Allsopp back in 2008. They also discuss personal lessons that have shaped the two of them, and Allsopp & Allsopp as a company over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E59: 14 Business Lessons for 14 Years in Business.

September 23, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp share 14 business lessons that the pair have learned from 14 years since founding Allsopp & Allsopp back in 2008. They also discuss personal lessons that have shaped the two of them, and Allsopp & Allsopp as a company over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E58: Dubai developer sales update, and an exciting new launch on the Palm!

September 16, 2022 06:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp sits down with Fintan Flannelly, Allsopp & Allsopp’s Head of Developer Sales. The pair discuss the current state of the Dubai Off-Plan market, and an exciting new development coming to the Palm Jumeirah - Ellington Beach House. Listen to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E58: Dubai New Developments Update, Exciting New Launch on The Palm!

September 16, 2022 06:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp sits down with Fintan Flannelly, Allsopp & Allsopp’s Head of Developer Sales. The pair discuss the current state of the Dubai Off-Plan market, and an exciting new development coming to the Palm Jumeirah - Ellington Beach House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Looking to move to Dubai? We’re hiring!

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MB

Managing Director; Marc Walters sits with Director of Allsopp and Allsopp Recruitment; Kameron Hutchinson. They discuss some tips for people starting out in real estate, and why more and more people are moving to Dubai to change their lives for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E57: What happened this August in the Dubai Real Estate Market?

September 09, 2022 12:29 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp start off by celebrating Allsopp & Allsopp’s 14 year anniversary which happened this week! They then take a look into data from The Dubai Land Department and Allsopp & Allsopp for August, to give you the most comprehensive report on the current market conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Behind the scenes of the Dubai Property Market.

September 06, 2022 05:43 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Managing Director; Marc Walters, sits down with Allsopp & Allsopp’s Head of Sales Progression; Jess Stephenson. They'll explain what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to property transactions in Dubai, including recent changes - and the associated challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E56: Dubai’s Best Property Portal?

September 06, 2022 05:31 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

 In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO; Lewis Allsopp and COO; Carl Allsopp will be discussing houza.com (which in their opinion is the best property portal in Dubai). But what makes it the best? Is it that they have listings 72 hours before anywhere else? Or, the fact that every single listing is verified and real? They’ll also be discussing a few other hot topics, such as the schools reopening and Dubai being ranked the number 1 diamond trader in the world.  See omnystudi...

E54: Dubai Commercial Real Estate Overview

September 02, 2022 07:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director; Paul Kelly sits down with Head of Commercial; Emrah Yah, to discuss the other side of the Dubai Real Estate Market - Commercial sales and lettings. The pair discuss the importance of Commercial Brokers, the state of the current market, and Emrah shares his thoughts on what he thinks the future of Dubai commercial real estate will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Rewind: The Rental Market in UAE is changing fast

August 31, 2022 05:29 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB

Operations Director Paul Kelly and Residential Lettings Director Richard Feeney discuss everything to do with renting in the UAE. From the latest initiative to do away with cheques right down to the changing behaviours seen in our data in both renters and landlords post-covid - this episode cannot be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E55: Why is Dubai the best place to invest?

August 26, 2022 08:49 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode of Taking Care of Business, COO Carl Allsopp returns to sit down with Operations Director Paul Kelly, to discuss how Dubai is shaping up to be one of the best places to live and invest in the world. Find out about the upcoming Golden Visa initiative launching in September and how Dubai is solidifying itself as a global tech hub. Listen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Q2 2022 Dubai real estate report!

August 23, 2022 09:08 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

Operations Director Paul Kelly is joined by Director of Data & Digital Transformation, Lynnette Sacchetto and our Palm Jumeirah Branch Director, Daniel Moloney. They discussed the data behind Dubai’s real estate market in Q2 as well delved into the learnings that came from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: How to buy a property in Dubai for just $200

August 16, 2022 11:59 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

Carl Allsopp and Paul Kelly discuss how the rise of new mediums have made it accessible for everyone to invest in real estate. So, instead of buying a property outright, you’re now able to purchase shares of a property and still reap all the associated benefits. Intrigued? Listen now to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E53: What happened in The Dubai Real Estate Market last month

August 12, 2022 11:36 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, it's more than just the outlook of July’s real estate market. Operations Director Paul Kelly, Managing Director Marc Walters, and our Director of Data and Digital Transformation, Lynnette Sacchetto take a deep look into ours and the Dubai Land Department’s data to find all the stories and trends that’s going to shape Dubai’s real estate market in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Rewind: Interest rate rises! How does it affect you?

August 09, 2022 08:54 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MB

With global interest rates rising and the prospect of higher mortgage repayments looming over homeowners' heads, Lewis and Carl speak to Andreas Duhn, from Allsopp & Allsopp Mortgages, and Lynnette Sacchetto Allsopp & Allsopp’s Director of Data & Digital Transformation. They explain the impact these changes will have on the Dubai property market as a whole, and on homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E52: Looking to move to Dubai? We’re hiring!

August 05, 2022 11:23 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Managing Director; Marc Walters sits with Director of Allsopp and Allsopp Recruitment; Kameron Hutchinson. They discuss our upcoming UK Recruitment events (in London, Birmingham and Manchester), some tips for people starting out in real estate, and why more and more people are moving to Dubai to change their lives for the better. Click the link below to apply for one of the events: recruitment.allsoppandallsopp.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

Rewind: Qatar World Cup 2022 and the Dubai Property Market

August 03, 2022 06:16 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MB

Lewis and Carl discuss the impact the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup will have on the Dubai holiday homes market. They also touch on the rising inflation, the 4000 millionaires expected to move to Dubai this year, and some potentially disturbing news about Artificial Intelligence… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E51: Behind the scenes of the Dubai Property Market.

July 29, 2022 09:53 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In the 51st episode of Taking Care of Business, Managing Director; Marc Walters, sits down with Allsopp & Allsopp’s Head of Sales Progression; Jess Stephenson. They'll explain what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to property transactions in Dubai, including recent changes - and the associated challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Why was last May 2022 the best in Dubai since 2009?

July 26, 2022 12:10 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MB

Carl Allsopp, Lynnette Sacchetto and Paul Kelly take a look into what’s contributed to the Dubai real estate market's best May since 2009. They discuss migration, inflation, and finally, they reveal when is the best time to buy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind: Is Hybrid Working Dead? And why our new office has a DJ.

July 19, 2022 09:23 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MB

Lewis and Carl discuss the mass migration back into the office and the death of remote working. They also give exclusive insights into the new Allsopp & Allsopp ‘Hub’ that opens in two weeks, along with the most important detail; what snacks will be available - and what will be on the all important playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rewind: Is hybrid working dead? Why our new office has a DJ?

July 19, 2022 09:23 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MB

Lewis and Carl discuss the mass migration back into the office and the death of remote working. They also give exclusive insights into the new Allsopp & Allsopp ‘Hub’ that opens in two weeks, along with the most important detail; what snacks will be available - and what will be on the all important playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E50: The rental market in UAE is changing fast

July 15, 2022 10:48 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

In our 50th episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director Paul Kelly and Residential Lettings Director Richard Feeney discuss everything to do with renting in the UAE. From the latest initiative to do away with cheques right down to the changing behaviours seen in our data in both renters and landlords post-covid - this episode cannot be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rental Market in UAE is changing fast - An inside look

July 15, 2022 10:48 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

In our 50th episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director Paul Kelly and Residential Lettings Director Richard Feeney discuss everything to do with renting in the UAE. From the latest initiative to do away with cheques right down to the changing behaviours seen in our data in both renters and landlords post-covid - this episode cannot be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.