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Mario Volpi

Mario Volpi is senior vice president of investment advisory at Allegiance Real Estate. He has worked in the property sector for more than 40 years in London and Dubai

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 17, 2019. Reem Festival. -- First day visitors of the Reem Festival at the Al Reem Central Park. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Panna Munyal
Homefront: 'Where are the best family-friendly areas for a three-bedroom home in Abu Dhabi?'

The soon-to-be UAE resident is moving from Belgium with his wife and young daughter

MoneyDecember 18, 2019
The former Dubai tenants were previously told by the landlord's agent they would not carry out any work because they were moving out. Charlotte Mayhew / The National
Homefront: 'Can our landlord charge us for work he didn't do when we lived in the villa?'

The tenants, who moved out last month, say the landlord has compiled a maintenance list that costs the same as their Dh10,000 deposit

MoneyDecember 04, 2019
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 29 OCTOBER 2019. Dubai skyline seen from Deyaar properties on Business Bay. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
Homefront: 'I've bought a Dubai property. What notice period do I give the tenant?'

The UAE resident wants to move into the home himself as soon as possible

MoneyNovember 27, 2019
Dubai attracted Dh12 billion in Foreign Direct Investment during the first half of 2020, according to a new report from Dubai Economy. Reem Mohammed/The National
Homefront: 'I won a case to evict my tenant. How is the ruling enforced?'

The landlord wants to understand the procedures involved in removing a tenant and ensuring they collect their belongings

MoneyNovember 20, 2019
Mario Volpi says Dubai's rental market is offering excellent options for those looking to upgrade their living accommodation. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Homefront: 'I want to upsize to a villa in Dubai. What are the best areas?'

The JLT resident wants to upgrade his home to take advantage of lower rental rates

MoneyNovember 13, 2019
Dubai attracted Dh12 billion in Foreign Direct Investment during the first half of 2020, according to a new report from Dubai Economy. Reem Mohammed/The National
Homefront: 'My newly purchased apartment is full of flaws. How do I resolve this?'

The two-year-old home in Dubai has a number of faults including major leaks

MoneyNovember 06, 2019
The law related to bounced cheques changed in Dubai in 2017. Getty Images
Homefront: 'I bounced nine rental cheques despite asking the landlord for a short delay'

The tenant's salary is paid late every month, but the landlord refused to adjust the day he deposited the cheque

MoneyOctober 30, 2019
The buyer has been waiting 36 months for the delivery of his off-plan unit. Sarah Dea / The National
Homefront: 'My property handover is three years late. Can I cancel the contract?' ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Dubai resident also wants to understand what compensation he is entitled to

MoneyOctober 23, 2019
The Abu Dhabi resident was wrongly told he could move out of the home whenever he wanted. Delores Johnson / The National
Homefront: 'Can I break a tenancy contract I am unhappy with?'

The tenant has already written out cheques for the Dh32,000 studio apartment

MoneyOctober 16, 2019
The landlord says the tenant has 'effectively lived in the apartment for free' for eight months. Bloomberg
Homefront: 'Will I be penalised for bouncing a cheque to avoid a fraudulent agent?'

The Dubai resident signed a rental deal for a studio apartment but now suspects the real estate agency is not legitimate

MoneyOctober 09, 2019
No checklist was carried out on the apartment before the family moved in. Reem Mohammed / The National
Homefront: 'Can I challenge a Dh7,000 damage claim by my former landlord?'

The tenant has moved out of the Dubai studio apartment but is now being asked to pay for minor maintenance

MoneyOctober 02, 2019
The Dubai resident is leaving the UAE and moving out of his apartment in Jumeirah Lakes Towers after three years of living there. Antonie Robertson / The National
'I'm leaving the UAE. How do I ensure my apartment handover goes smoothly?'

The Dubai resident wants to do everything needed to get back his deposit

MoneySeptember 29, 2019
The Business Bay area has a wide choice of budget-friendly, spacious two and three bedroom apartments, and a view of the Dubai canal from many of the towers there. Pawan Singh / The National
Homefront: 'What are the best places to live in Dubai for a new arrival?'

The Pakistani citizen has a housing allowance of Dh125,000 and will be working in Business Bay

MoneySeptember 29, 2019
The Dubai residents want a garden big enough to accommodate a pool and a space for playing football. Satish Kumar / The National
Homefront: 'Can we live the Dubai dream on Dh160,000?'

The family want a four-bedroom villa with a swimming pool for their final year living in the emirate

MoneySeptember 26, 2019
One of the damaged items is a broken tap that has been faulty since the tenant moved in. Getty Images
Homefront: 'Can my landlord charge for items that were broken when I moved in?'

The Dubai resident will have the repair costs deducted from her rental deposit when she moves out

MoneySeptember 18, 2019
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