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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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Free zones like Jumeirah Lakes Towers and paid the Dubai Land Department registration fee. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Homefront: 'Can I cancel an off-plan purchase and recover my money if the delivery is late?'

The UAE resident bought the Dubai apartment in April 2017 but the developer is running behind schedule

MoneyApril 25, 2019
The tenant's rental contract stipulates he must give three months notice before moving out. Pawan Singh / The National
Homefront: 'Can my landlord penalise me for giving two-months notice to vacate?'

The Dubai tenant has been told to pay two months rent for alerting the landlord late

MoneyApril 18, 2019
Jumeirah Lakes Towers will be the first area in the UAE to get 5G. Sarah Dea / The National
Homefront: 'What's the quickest way to reclaim my property after the tenant absconded?'

Two of the tenant's cheques have bounced on the JLT property in Dubai

MoneyApril 10, 2019
The Dubai resident, who has moved out of the property, now wants to challenge the excessive repair bill. Pawan Singh/The National
Homefront: 'Can my former landlord charge Dh16,750 for damage I did not cause?'

The tenant's Dh10,000 deposit will not be refunded and they have been billed an additional Dh6,750

MoneyMarch 27, 2019
The London resident is currently on a fixed-term mortgage that will expire in 18 months. Photo: Getty Images
Homefront: 'Should I change my UK mortgage if I move to Abu Dhabi?'

The Briton plans to let out the South London property when she relocates to the UAE

MoneyMarch 20, 2019
The tenant has been told to make the payment this way by the landlord's agent. Photo:istockphoto.com
Homefront: 'Will paying rent in one cheque become a thing of the past?'

The Dubai tenant says building up funds to cover 12 months in one go is not ideal

MoneyMarch 13, 2019
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities unveiled a new digital map, to make it easy for investors to identify land use. Jaime Puebla / The National
Homefront: 'Can we vacate our poorly maintained Abu Dhabi villa without paying a penalty'

The resident says paying two-month's rental is unreasonable due to the poor quality of the property

MoneyMarch 07, 2019
Dogs at two different houses bark at each other all day, causing a disturbance for the reader. Photo: AFP
Homefront: 'Who do I complain to about my neighbours' noisy dogs?'

The Abu Dhabi resident says the three dogs bark at each other throughout the day

MoneyFebruary 27, 2019
The Dubai resident wants to rent out the holiday property for a year. Courtesy: Allsopp and Allsopp
Homefront: 'Can a Dubai resident rent a holiday home in the emirate?'

The prospective tenant wants clarity on the regulations around the leasing of holiday homes to UAE visa holders

MoneyFebruary 20, 2019
FILE PHOTO: Tourist walk at the Dubai Marina, surrounded by high towers of hotels, banks and office buildings, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh -/File Photo
Homefront: 'Can I move out after two weeks living next to a noisy restaurant?'

The Dubai tenant says the disturbance from the venue is 'totally intrusive'

MoneyFebruary 13, 2019
Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. An expatriate needs a 25 per cent deposit for a house worth less than Dh5m in the UAE while an Emirati needs a 20 per cent deposit. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Homefront: 'What deposit do I need to secure a mortgage in the UAE?'

Property expert Mario Volpi outlines the different options for expatriates and Emiratis

MoneyFebruary 06, 2019
Abu Dhabi rose up the living cost ranks but remains far cheaper than major global capitals. Silvia Razgova / The National
Homefront: 'Can my Abu Dhabi landlord force me to renew my tenancy?'

The tenant has been locked in a rental dispute for several weeks but time is now up

MoneyJanuary 30, 2019
Kite surfers on Kite Beach in Dubai enjoy some well-earned time off. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Homefront: Can I ask for a rent reduction if my villa is already below market rate?

The Dubai resident says the rate on their Jumeirah pad is below the figures listed on the Rera rental calculator

MoneyJanuary 23, 2019
Springs 2, Emirates Living Size: 2,258 sq ft 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Close to Pool & Park Price: Dh150,000 Springs 2 is perfectly located next to Spinneys and Fitness First. This three-bedroom villa in The Springs was 175,000 AED two years ago. Luke Westgate the agent for this villa confirmed he is now advertising it for 150,000. With the villa just round the corner from the pool and park this is a great price. Courtesy: HMShomes
How do I avoid 'ridiculously low' offers on my Springs villa?

The Dubai residents are moving back to their home in South Africa following job loss

MoneyJanuary 17, 2019
Property expert Mario Volpi suggests Jumeirah Park as a possible option for the family of five. Photo: HMS
Homefront: 'What are the best Dubai villa options for a budget of Dh185,000?'

With a baby due in March, the UAE residents want a more suitable home for their expanding family

MoneyJanuary 09, 2019
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