Join Carl as he dives into the fascinating story of Senior Developer Sales Consultant Victor Lupson, a former oil trader who transitioned into the Dubai off-plan real estate market with Allsopp & Allsopp.

In this week's episode, Victor shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and what it was like stepping into the overwhelming world of real estate for the first time. He and Carl explore his shift from finance to property, what the off-plan market in Dubai is really like, and the red flags buyers are still missing when it comes to attractive payment plans and risky developers.

Whether you're a seasoned investor looking to grow your portfolio or new to the Dubai real estate market, this episode is packed with real insight and advice you won't want to miss.

00:05 Introduction to Victor Lipson

00:46 Victor's Background in Finance

02:14 Transition to Real Estate

02:46 Challenges and Success in Real Estate

04:27 Understanding the Dubai Real Estate Market

05:32 Client Relationships and Investment Strategies

06:45 Evaluating Real Estate Projects

10:55 Preferred Developers and Projects

12:15 The Realities of Off-Plan Sales

13:28 The Reality of Real Estate

14:30 The Value of Using a Broker

15:32 Key Factors in Choosing Developments

17:05 Investment Strategies and Market Trends

20:24 The Impact of Disney on Abu Dhabi Real Estate

22:05 Personal Insights and Life Changes

24:45 Quick Fire Questions and Final Advice

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