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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 27 MIN

Don't Get Scammed by Risky Dubai Off-Plan: The Red Flags You're Still Missing

from Taking Care of Business

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 Lipson00:46 Victor's Background in Finance02:14 Transition to Real Estate02:46 Challenges and Success in Real Estate04:27 Understanding the Dubai Real Estate Market05:32 Client Relationships and Investment Strategies06:45 Evaluating Real Estate Projects10:55 Preferred Developers and Projects12:15 The Realities of Off-Plan Sales13:28 The Reality of Real Estate14:30 The Value of Using a Broker15:32 Key Factors in Choosing Developments17:05 Investment Strategies and Market Trends20:24 The Impact of Disney on Abu Dhabi Real Estate22:05 Personal Insights and Life Changes24:45 Quick Fire Questions and Final Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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