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Golden Nuggets
by Silvia Eldawi
The Realest Real Estate Chats Happen Here📍
Episodes
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Why Property Sales Take So Long - And What Sellers Can Do
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Why does selling a property in the UK still take so long — and what can sellers do before they even find a buyer to make the process easier? In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Liana Loporto-Browne,...
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How the Right Manager Can Change Your Entire Career
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Ben Madden never planned a career in property. He started out in retail and hospitality, moved into estate agency almost by chance — and his first six months in sales were, in his own words, “a bit of a disaster”. Then...
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Estate Agent Regulation Is Coming: What Should the Minimum Standard Be?
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove 📌 EDITOR'S NOTE This conversation was recorded shortly before the Government announced its intention to introduce independent regulation of property agents, including licensing and appropriate qualifications. Further...
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Why the Right Home Is Often Outside Your Original Search
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Ben Madden has bought three properties in his life. Not one of them was in the location where he originally started looking. And he was already an estate agent. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Ben...
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Should Estate Agents Build Their Own Personal Brands?
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove What happens when an estate agent’s personal brand becomes bigger than the agency they work for? For some business owners, that’s a threat. Ashley Cain sees it differently. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers &...
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What Estate Agents Can Learn From Big Consumer Brands
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove How do you build an estate agency brand people actually remember — without the marketing budget of a major consumer brand? Before moving into estate agency, Leone Ashby built her career in consumer marketing. Today, as...
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They Said I Was Too Young to Sell Houses
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Is 18 too young to sell someone’s house? Alex Ishmael started in estate agency at 18 and set up his own business by 24. Along the way, he became very familiar with one reaction: “Are you even old enough to buy a…
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43 Years in Estate Agency: Why I Told a Client Not to Sell
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove What does 43 years in estate agency teach you about when to sell — and when not to? Malcolm Prescott, Managing Director of Webbers, has spent more than four decades in the industry, progressing from starting out as a...
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Why I Sold My House to Start My Own Estate Agency
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Would you sell your home to back your own business idea? Sarah Oliver did. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Sarah tells Silvia Eldawi how she went from working across traditional, corporate and…
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When a Property Survey Is Actually a Deal Breaker
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove A bad property survey can make even the most committed buyer question everything. But when is a survey genuinely telling you to walk away — and when is it simply flagging an issue that can be investigated, managed or...
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How I Built Trust Before I Walked Through the Door
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove How do you build trust in a market where nobody knows your name? When Zee Faridi entered estate agency, he had no established agency brand, local track record or personal brand. So he made himself visible. In this...
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My Estate Agency Nearly Collapsed in 2008: Here’s What I Did
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove What happens when one of the toughest periods of your career becomes the catalyst for what comes next? When the property market crashed in 2008, the business Steve Pymm had spent years building suddenly faced a very...
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What Estate Agents Do That You Never See
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove. What does an estate agent actually do for their fee? According to Claire Kendall, much more than most people ever see. In the season premiere of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Claire...
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Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers | New Conversation Every Weekday
AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove. Golden Nuggets lands in the UK. 10 movers & shakers. 40 conversations. New episodes every weekday - bringing you the real stories, debates, playbooks and Property 101s behind the people shaping UK property. 🎬 Season...
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Why Cutting Portal Exposure Backfires (I've Seen It Happen Twice)
The portal debate is heating up - and this is Silvia Eldawi’s completely unsolicited take on it. In this episode, Silvia breaks down one of the biggest strategic questions facing brokerages right now: Should agencies reduce portal exposure… or stay visible everywhere? Drawing on lessons from the…
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The Lawyers Are Tired Of Explaining This
When markets come under pressure, the legal layer of real estate suddenly becomes very real. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by legal experts Ammar Al-Banna, Majdel Musa, and Ahmed Elnaggar to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes across UAE real...
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Dubai vs Global Markets: Where Smart Money Goes Now
Global real estate markets are under pressure. But not every market is responding the same way. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Andrew Cummings (Savills), Louis Harding (Betterhomes), and Dounia Fadi (eXp Realty) to compare how Dubai, the UAE, the UK, Europe, and...
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The Dubai PropTech Market Reality Check
In this episode of The Situation Zoom, we find out what happens when market pressure meets innovation — how PropTech founders are responding to shifts in affordability, investor behaviour, ownership, and access across the UAE real estate ecosystem. Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jad Antoun (Huspy),...
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Dubai vs Abu Dhabi | Real Estate Market Reality
The headlines say uncertainty. But what are operators actually doing? It’s been a defining few months for the UAE real estate market — and while sentiment has shifted, the real story lies in how leaders are responding in real time. In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by...
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Dubai Rentals Are Shifting | Landlords, Tenants & Operators React
It’s been a telling few months for the Dubai real estate market — but where pressure really shows up first isn’t in property pricing or headlines… it’s in cashflow. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jake Fletcher, Nina Klishevic, and Simon Hands to break down what’s really happening...
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Inside Dubai’s Talent War: Who’s Hiring? Who’s Moving? Who’s Winning?
It’s been a telling few months for the Dubai real estate market - but where pressure really shows up first isn’t in pricing or data… it’s in people. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jodi Thompson, Kameron Hutchinson, and Nathan Kearney to break down what’s really happening across the...
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Dubai Property Market Post Conflict | Here's What's Really Happening
It’s been a volatile few weeks for the Dubai real estate market — but what’s actually happening beneath the headlines? In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Sam McCone, Aron Lomax, and Mark Richards to break down how the market is responding to geopolitical uncertainty — and what it means…
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Market Recovery | Data & Fundamentals You Need to Know
Welcome to The Situation Zoom by Golden Nuggets - where we focus on signal over noise. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Rakesh Mavath, Lynnette Sacchetto, and Stewart Kirkham to break down what the data is really saying about the Dubai real estate market in 2026. This is a data-led...
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What Top Real Estate CEOs Are Seeing Right Now
In this episode of The Situation Zoom, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Lewis Allsopp, Abdullah Alajaji, and Rick Waind to unpack what is actually happening in the Dubai real estate market nearly eight weeks into the regional conflict. This is a real-time conversation with three of the market’s most...
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Building a Brokerage in Dubai: Reality Check (Part 2 of 2)
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded following recent geopolitical developments as a follow-up to Part 1. Together, both episodes provide a before-and-after perspective on building and operating a brokerage in Dubai. What happens when market conditions shift overnight? In Part 2 of this…
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Building a Brokerage in Dubai: Blueprint vs Reality (Part 1 of 2)
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded two days before the recent conflict began. We debated whether to release it at all, but rewatching it now, the conversation feels even more relevant — particularly for brokers, top producers, and aspiring founders navigating Dubai’s next phase. We’ve also...
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Building Your Property Brand on Social Media | Trist Taylor
How do you build a personal brand in real estate while also delivering genuine value to the market? In this episode of Golden Nuggets, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Trist Taylor, a rapidly rising voice in Dubai’s property industry known for breaking down the market through clear, authentic content...
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Why Dubai Real Estate Won’t Crash | Calum White of White & Co
Editor’s Note: This conversation was recorded prior to the recent escalation of the Iran conflict and the regional developments that followed. While circumstances have evolved since the recording, the broader market perspectives discussed - including Calum White’s views on Dubai’s real estate...
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The Biggest Mistakes British Agents Make in Dubai's Market
Thinking about moving from UK real estate to Dubai? Before you book the flight - listen to this. In this episode of Golden Nuggets, Silvia sits down with Kevin Pearcey to unpack what really changes when UK agents transition into the Dubai market. And it’s not just the commission structure. From...
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The Future of Real Estate Development
In this episode of Golden Nuggets, host Silvia Eldawi interviews Ajay Rajendran, founder and chairman of Meraki Developers. They discuss Ajay's journey in real estate, leadership lessons learned from his father, the importance of company culture, and the high standards set by Meraki in property...
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Real Estate Wrapped: The Mentors, Mindsets & Moves Defining 2026
As we wrap up 2025, this episode of Golden Nuggets is part reflection, part reality check, and part rally cry. Joined by Kika Pavese Graham, we look back on the lessons that defined this year — from the evolution of mentorship and leadership, to the growing power of women-led communities in real...
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Longevity for High Performers: DNA, NAD, Stress, and Biohacking
If any career shortens your lifespan… it’s real estate. In this Golden Nuggets episode, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Daniel Salewski, Founder of Elite Vita to unpack the science of longevity, peak performance, and stress resilience for high achievers. From DNA health analysis, NAD+ therapy, and...
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The Ikigai Method: Find Your Purpose When You Have Too Many Passions
Feeling pulled in a hundred directions because you’re good at too many things? 😅 Today, we dive into one of the most common struggles for ambitious people: **how to choose your focus** when you have multiple skills, passions, and opportunities competing for your attention.🎯 In this clip from…
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From Running a Business to Running 200KM in 24HRS | Purpose Beyond Profit
In this episode of Golden Nuggets, host Silvia Eldawi sits down with Sam McCone, Managing Partner of McCone Properties, for a high-impact conversation on ambition, resilience, and purpose - three traits that define Dubai’s real-estate evolution. Together, they break down the factors shaping the...
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Essential Trends in Abu Dhabi Real Estate You Can't Ignore
The numbers don’t lie - Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is booming, and smart investors (and agents) are taking notice. In this episode, Ayman Sadieh, Founder & CEO of Nas Luxury Real Estate unpacks the latest trends in buyer behavior, branded residences, and why Dubai agents are crossing the…
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Tips & Tales💡 How to FUTURE PROOF Your Real Estate Business in 2025
💡 How can real estate agents and agencies future-proof their business in Dubai's ultra-competitive market? In the season finale of Golden Nuggets Tips and Tales, Silvia Eldawi speaks with Vladimir Malugin, Vice President UAE of Property Finder, about strategies for setting up and future-proofing...
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Tips & Tales💡 On Market Vs. Off Market Listings: Why Visibility Wins in Real Estate
💡 Why Some Sellers Are Going Off-Market? (And What It Means for Agents) In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales – powered by Property Finder - Silvia Eldawi sits down with Laura Adams, Sales Director at Provident Real Estate, to explore the real implications of off-market property…
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Tips & Tales💡 The Listing War - When the Seller Ignored My Advice
💡 Ever wondered what it’s really like to fight a ‘listing war’ in today’s property market? In this episode, Ben Greenwood from Arabian Estates breaks down a high-stakes real estate challenge.From intense negotiations and pricing strategies to managing tough seller expectations, Ben shares...
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Tips & Tales💡 How To Be the Real Estate Agent Other Agents Trust
💡 What’s the one thing that can make or break your real estate career? Trust. In this episode, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Evern Van Niekerk, Sales Director at Paragon Properties, to explore why trust and integrity aren’t just nice-to-haves - they’re non-negotiables in the real estate industry....
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Tips & Tales💡 Top Habits of Highly EFFECTIVE Community Specialists
💡What makes a real estate agent a true community specialist? In this episode, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Charbel Abi Saad, a Property Finder Super Agent, specialising in the community, Tilal Al Ghaf, here to unpack what sets the best agents apart. From knowing more than just prices and floor...
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Tips & Tales💡 Top Real Estate Tips Agents Wish Home-seekers Knew!
💡 Thinking of buying a home? Don’t start your search without these expert tips! In this episode, Silvia Eldawi sits down with Property Finder SuperAgent, Alba Cavallo Esclapez, to uncover the must-know strategies for home seekers. From defining your non-negotiables and budgeting smartly, to...
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Tips & Tales💡 The ONE Thing TECH Can't Replace
💡 Will AI replace real estate agents — or just make them better? In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, Silvia Eldawi is joined by Jack Simpson to unpack the rise of AI in real estate and what it really means for agents. From automation to authenticity, Jack explores how technology is...
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Tips & Tales💡 The Secret to Building Rapport with Buyers and Sellers
💡 What’s the secret to converting more leads into loyal clients? Rapport. In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, host Silvia Eldawi sits down with Laura Adams, Sales Director at Provident Estates, to explore the human side of real estate sales. From asking the right questions to reading...
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Tips & Tales💡 What I Learned from My WORST Closing Experience EVER
💡 What happens when a real estate deal almost falls apart — and how do you save it? In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, Silvia Eldawi is joined by SuperAgent Lorenzo Cross from Strada, who shares a high-stakes transaction story that tested his patience, communication skills, and...
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Tips & Tales💡 Rise of FEMALE Buyers in Middle East Redefines Market
💡 Why are women driving real estate decisions in Dubai and beyond? In this episode, Silvia Eldawi and Clementine Munro unpack the growing influence of female home buyers in the Middle East, offering expert tips on sales strategies, effective communication, and adapting to the shifting property...
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Tips & Tales💡 The Lost Art of Conversation: Why Agents Really Need To Pick Up The Phone More
💡 What makes a SuperAgent truly stand out — and why does speed to lead matter so much? In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, Silvia Eldawi catches up with Jack Simpson, Sales Director at Edwards and Towers, for a powerful conversation on what separates top agents from the rest. From...
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Tips & Tales💡 What's the BEST Way to Build TRUST with Buyers FAST?
💡Can you really close high-value deals without building real trust first? In this episode, Alba Cavallo Esclapez of ELITE Property Dubai, shares why trust, integrity, and transparency aren't just buzzwords, but the foundation of lasting client relationships and real success. From building…
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Tips & Tales💡 Why Buyer Consultations Are Your Secret Weapon
💡 How do top agents turn leads into loyal buyers? It starts with asking the right questions. In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, Silvia Eldawi is joined once again by Evern Van Niekerk, Sales Director at Paragon Properties, to break down the art of client qualification. From in-depth...
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Tips & Tales💡 The Heart of Real Estate: Making Dreams Come True
💡 What happens when helping someone find a home becomes deeply personal? In this heartfelt episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, host Silvia Eldawi is joined by Charbel Abi Saad, SuperAgent at Engel & Völkers, who shares the emotional side of real estate. From guiding friends and family to...
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Tips & Tales💡 The SHOCKING Truth About Real Estate Agent Response Rates
💡 How SuperAgents Win with Lightning-Fast Responses In this episode of Golden Nuggets Tips & Tales, Silvia sits down with Vladimir Malugin, VP of Property Finder UAE, to unpack what the actual data says about agent behaviour in today’s market. From ghosting leads to being lightning-fast on...
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