How did Bayut grow from a 3-person office into one of Dubai’s most powerful real estate portals and what does the future hold for digital property platforms in the UAE? In this must-watch episode of Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, we sit down with Haider Khan, CEO of Bayut & dubizzle and CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA, to explore how technology, data and innovation are shaping the future of the Dubai property market. From Bayut’s humble beginnings to its merger with dubizzle and the acqui...

In this must-watch episode of Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, we sit down with Tristan Lowe, co-founder of Escrow Made Easy and General Manager of Domain Conveyancing, to unpack everything you need to know about secure property transactions, escrow accounts in Dubai, and why compliance is the key to protecting your investment. With over 17 years in the industry, Tristan shares how his companies are revolutionizing the UAE real estate market by introducing fully licensed and regulated escr...

What’s the real difference in buying, renting, or selling property in Dubai vs. Abu Dhabi? In this episode of Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, Andrew Covill, Director of Henry Wiltshire International, unpacks the hidden differences between the UAE’s two biggest real estate markets - from regulatory rules to buyer behavior, rental trends, and how brokerages actually operate on the ground. Andrew breaks down how Abu Dhabi’s property scene has evolved in the past three years, why areas li...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Barry Lee Cummings and David Cook, co-founders of Contractors Direct, as they reveal the secrets to successful property renovations in Dubai and how homeowners can avoid costly mistakes. In this episode, Barry and David dive into the biggest pitfalls property owners face when renovating, from underestimating budgets to hiring the wrong contractors. They discuss how poor planning, hidden costs, and legal hurdles can derail projects—and share expert...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Elio Badr, Sales Director at QUBE, as he takes us on his journey from luxury real estate to spearheading sustainable developments in Dubai. In this episode, Elio dives into QUBE’s vision for eco-friendly living, the growing demand for green communities, and how sustainability is driving higher ROI for investors. He also shares the unique features of Arisha Terraces, a development blending innovation, modern design, and environmental consciousness. ...

Join us for a conversation with Natasha Hatherall, founder and CEO of TishTash Communications, and Kelly Lundberg, bestselling author and award-winning entrepreneur, as they share their journey in Dubai's real estate market. In this episode, Natasha and Kelly discuss their approach to property investment, their decision to invest as friends, and how they're creating a new path for women in real estate. This episode breaks down how to build financial independence through real estate investi...

Introducing Episode 34: Dubai Property Market Update: Insights & Trends Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is dedicated to keeping our audience informed about the latest market trends, sharing expert insights, and hosting engaging conversations with industry leaders. We are excited to announce that Episode 34 of Property Talk from Louise's Lounge is now live! This episode promises to be one of our most informative yet, featuring a key figure in Dubai's real estat...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information, and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. We are excited to announce that Episode 33 of Property Talk from Louise's Lounge is now live! This episode promises to be one of our most insightful and valuable yet, featuring an esteemed guest who is a cornerstone of Dubai’s business community. Meet Our Guest: Nei...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information, and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. We are excited to introduce our guest for this episode, Ronan Lynch, CEO of Mortgage Solutions. With over 16 years of experience in finance and real estate, Ronan brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. He started his career in the UK and moved to Dubai in 2...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Joining host Louise Heatley on Episode 31 of Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge is none other than Dr. Sohaib Shahid, Founder of Bespoke Options Academy. With a PhD in economics and over a decade of experience in finance and real estate investments, Dr. S...

Step into the world of Exclusive Links with the dynamic duo Louise and Zarah, as they celebrate their 2023 triumph at the Property Finder Awards and set the stage for an exciting Dubai property market in 2024. In this episode, explore the foundation of their winning concept, uncover their strengths and weaknesses, and gain insights into the challenges and highlights of the Dubai real estate market in 2023. Discover their ambitious plans for 2024 and tap into their valuable learning curves

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we go live with Episode 29 of our Podcast “Elevating and Educating the Dubai Real Estate Industry.” Louise is delighted to be joined by guest Silvia Eldawi - an esteemed professional in the real estate industry since 2002 and founder of PROPOLOGI. S...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we go live with Episode 28 of our Podcast “Navigating the Property Sales Progression Maze” where host Louise Heatley is joined by two of her managers, Michael Cullen and Saleh Maktabi. With 13 years in the industry, Michael has been with Exclu...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we go live with Episode 27 of our Podcast “Communities, Comparisons & Contradictions” and Louise is honored to have return to our podcast for a third time Zhann Jochinke. Zhann had previous international real estate experience in New York ...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Exclusive Links has always worked closely with the regions leading property portal Property Finder and through the years we have supported their vision of a better industry. At the end of 2022, owners of Exclusive Links Louise Heatley and Zarah Evans took...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Exclusive Links has maintained its position as a leading property management company helping owners with long term rental services now since 2005 and last year we made the conscious decision to open a new division under the company umbrella – Exclusive Li...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we go live with Episode 24 of our Podcast “Past, Present and Future of Cryptocurrency” where Louise is joined by Jonathan Wood, Chief Commercial Officer at HAYVN. Jonathan leads a team of Private Bankers who manage overall revenue ...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics and introducing you to voices of experience regarding Dubai and especially the property market. Episode 23 is no different as we record in full festive swing from our two office locations in Dubai Marina and Motor City. “Exclusive Links Wraps Up 2022 for Xmas” allows our audience an opportunity to meet some more members of the Exclusive Links team and althoug...

Exclusive Links Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge, is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we go live with Episode 22 of our Podcast “The High End of Luxury” where Louise is joined by our very own Pauline Leale and another voice of experience Jerry Parks. Pauline, who heads up The Elite Collection, Exclusive Links luxury brand...

Exclusive Links Podcast- Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge is all about keeping our audience in touch with current topics, sharing relevant and accurate information and introducing interesting guests and industry professionals. Today we bring to you Episode 21 of our Podcast “Dubai Expats Buying Overseas” with guest Matthew Wilkes, a Senior Consultant at IP Global. Matthew has been in Dubai for the last 12 years and worked in the property sector, specializing in the UK and Europe...