Mario Volpi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today, overseas buyers are more discerning and also cautious

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

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

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

Quality assets tend to remain more resilient during uncertain times

The owner has every right to sell at any time, however, the tenant does have rights to privacy

The emirate has quietly strengthened its position as a market for buyers who are seeking capital preservation, strategic asset allocation and lower volatility

The belief that every house there is 'on sale' is simply incorrect

Geopolitical shocks can affect sentiment, but they do not automatically change the fundamentals of the market