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Mario Volpi

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Mario Volpi is a senior investment manager at Eva Real Estate. He has been working in the real estate sector for 42 years, 18 of which have been here in the UAE

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Many investors actively look for properties with good tenants already in place because rental income starts from day one. Getty Images
UAE Property'My landlord is selling my apartment. Can the new owner make me move out?'

Selling a property doesn't automatically end the tenancy

MoneySeptember 18, 2026
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. Antonie Robertson/The National
UAE Property'How do I know I’m genuinely ready to buy a house?'

Take your time, ask plenty of questions and don't feel pressured

MoneySeptember 12, 2026
Villas in Dubai. A property isn't a share certificate that exists only to be traded. The National
UAE property: 'Is it better to pay off my mortgage soon or invest elsewhere?'

What matters is how comfortable you are with borrowing and what opportunities are available to you

BusinessAugust 29, 2026
The market has a way of finding the right value when a property is exposed to genuine buyers. Alamy
UAE Property: 'How can I tell if my apartment is overpriced or undervalued?'

Completed transactions tell us where the market has been willing to commit real money

MoneyAugust 22, 2026
A brand-new kitchen may look wonderful to you, but there's no guarantee the next owner shares your taste. Andrew Henderson / The National
UAE Property'Will renovating before selling increase my home's value?'

Before you splash the home-improvement cash, imagine what you're selling through the eyes of a prospective buyer, says our expert

MoneyAugust 14, 2026
Any policies should be applied consistently and without discrimination. Getty Images
UAE Property: 'Can management company block tenant's guests from staying over?'

Such situations can be resolved through dialogue once management company is asked to justify policy

MoneyAugust 01, 2026
Al Raha Beach neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
UAE Property'Can a management company increase my rent despite the freeze?'

Our reader asks a question that will resonate with many tenants in Abu Dhabi

MoneyJuly 24, 2026
The community often becomes more important than the property when children are involved. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Property'Should I compromise on the property and focus on the community?'

You can renovate a house, extend it or update the interiors, but what you cannot change is the location

PropertyJuly 17, 2026
Ownership can protect against rising rents and offers the opportunity to build equity over time. Getty Images
'Is it still worth buying a house in Dubai after more than 15 years of renting?'

The important question is whether buying now makes sense for the next five to 10 years

MoneyJuly 11, 2026
Abu Dhabi often feels more deliberate, according to Mario Volpi. Victor Besa / The National
UAE Property'Are more investors turning to Abu Dhabi?'

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market was strong last year, with transaction values up by 44 per cent

MoneyJuly 03, 2026
Downtown, Dubai. A lot of developers have changed their payment plans, making them much easier to pay back. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Property'Is Dubai’s property boom built on perception?'

The good news for Dubai is that its image can recover if the city still works - which it does

MoneyJune 30, 2026
A few anxious sellers do not automatically mean the whole market has repriced. Getty Images
UAE Property: 'Is foreign capital still flowing into Dubai's property market?'

Today, overseas buyers are more discerning and also cautious

MoneyJune 27, 2026
General view of Business Bay. Ordinary building materials are being rerouted and delayed across the region because usual shipping paths are no longer straightforward. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE property'Could the Strait of Hormuz situation affect property prices?'

Developers may absorb rising freight costs but buyers could eventually foot the bill

MoneyJune 12, 2026
Downtown Dubai. The emirate has seen a slowdown in new property launches. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Property'Have launches slowed down because of the Iran war?'

When the region becomes chaotic, sensible developers stop trying to force momentum that is not there

MoneyJune 09, 2026
A buyer in London, Mumbai or Singapore does not need to experience disruption first-hand to become hesitant. Getty Images
UAE Property: Could travel disruptions derail Dubai’s overseas buyer boom?

Flight restrictions affect viewings, legal processes, handovers, meetings with banks and simple buyer confidence

MoneyMay 31, 2026
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